Drug reactions - MSK/skin/connective tissue

Question 1

Which drugs cause Fat redistribution?

Answer 1

Protease inhibitors, Glucocorticoids

Question 2

Which drugs cause gingival hyperplasia?

Answer 2

Phenytoin, Ca2+ channel blockers, cyclosporine

Question 3

Which drugs cause hyperuricemia?

Answer 3

Pyrazinamide, Thiazides, Furosemide, Niacin, Cyclosporine (Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care)

Question 4

Which drugs cause myopathy?

Answer 4

Fibrates, niacin, statins
glucocorticoids, interferon-alpha
colchicine, hydroxychloroquine, penicillamine,

Question 5

Which drugs cause osteoporosis?

Answer 5

Corticosteroids, heparin

Question 6

Which drugs cause photosensitivity?

Answer 6

Sulfonamides, Amiodarone, Tetracyclines (SAT For photo)

Question 7

Which drugs cause Rash/steven’s johnson’s?

Answer 7

anti-epileptic drugs (esp lamotrigine), allopurinol, sulfa drugs, penicillin (SJ has an *epileptic ALLergy to sulfa drugs and pcn)

Question 8

Which drugs cause SLE-like syndrome?

Answer 8

Sulfa drugs, Hydralazine, Isoniazid, Procainamide, Phenytoin, Etanercept (SHIPP-E).

Question 9

Which drugs cause teeth discoloration?

Answer 9

tetracyclines

Question 10

Which drugs cause tendonitis, tendon rupture, cartilage damage?

Answer 10

Fluoroquinolones