Drug reactions Flashcards
Coronary vasospasm
Triptans, ergots, cocaine
Cutaneous flushing
Vancomycin, adenosine, niacin, CCBs
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Alcohol, doxo/daunorubin,
Torsades de points
Type III antiarrhythmics, class 1a antiarrhythmics, macrolides, tricyclics, antipsychotics.
Adrenocortical insufficiency
glucocorticoid withdrawal
Hot flashes
Tamoxifen, clomiphene
Hyperglycemia
Tacrolimus, protease inhibitors, niacin, HCTZ, beta blockers, corticosteroids
Taking pills necessitates having blood checked
Hypothyroidism
Lithium, amiodarone, sulfonamides
Acute cholestatic hepatitis
Erythromycin, also causes jaundice
Diarrhea
Metformin, erythromycin, colchicine, orlistat, acarbose
Hepatic necrosis
Halothana, amantin, valproate, acetaminophen
Hepatitis
Isoniazid
Pancreatitis
didanosine, coricosteroids, alcohol, valproate, azathioprine, diuretics
Pseudomembranous colitis
Clindamycin, ampicillin, cephalosporins
Agranulocytosis
Dapsone, clozapine, carbamazepine, colchicine, methimazole, propylthiouricil
“Drugs CCCrush Myeloblasts and Promyelocytes”