Drug interactions Flashcards
ACE inhibitors
avoid potassium sparing meds
risk for hyperkalemia
Nitroglycerin
avoid Erectile dysfunction meds
risk for profound hypotension
metformin
avoid contrast dye
risk for nephrotoxicity
MAOIs
avoid Other antidepressants
risk for serotonin syndrom
avoid tyramine containing food
risk fro hypertensive crisis
St. Johns Wort
other antidepressants
risk for serotonin syndrome
Warfarin
avoid excessive vitamin K leafy greens cruciferous vegetabels
Risk for clotting and increasing clotting ascade
Asthma pts
avoid Beta blockers
risk for bronchospasm
chronic liver disease
avoid Warfarin
risk for increased sensitivity and bleeding
CHF
avoid Ca channel blockers / Nsaids
Risk for sodium retention & increased cardiac events
avoid steroids (prednisone)
risk for sodium and water retention
Epilepsy
Avoid TCAs, Antimalarials, Antisychotics
Risk for reduced seizure threshold
HTN
avoid NSaids
Increased BP due to sodium and water retention
Parkinsons disease
avoid COX-2 inhibitors
worsens parkinsons
Renal Failure
avoid Nsaids
Nephrotoxic
Respiratory Failure
Avoid Neuroleptics
Respiratory depression
