Drug reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What adverse effect occurs when exogenous glucocorticoids are rapidly withdrawn?
A
Adrenocortical insufficiency due to long-term hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression; this is why steroids are usually tapered as opposed to abruptly discontinued
2
Q
Which drugs are known to cause gynecomastia?
A
- Spironolactone
- Digitalis
- Cimetidine
- Alcohol (chonic use)
- Estrogens
- Ketoconazole
- Remember:*
- Some Drugs Create Awesome Knockers
3
Q
Which drugs can cause hot flashes?
A
Tamoxifen, clomiphene
4
Q
Which drugs cause diabetes insipidus?
A
- Lithium
- Demeclocycline
5
Q
Which drugs cause hyperglycemia?
A
- Tacrolimus
- Protease inhibitors
- Niacin
- HCTZ
- Corticosteroids
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- Taking Pills Necessitates Having blood Checked
6
Q
Which drugs cause hypothyroidism?
A
- Lithium
- Amiodarone
- Sulfonamides
7
Q
Which drugs cause SIADH?
A
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclophosphamide
- SSRIs
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- Can’t Concentrate Serum Sodium
