Drug Side effects Flashcards
1
Q
Nephrotoxic Medications
A
Abx - Gentamicin, Vancomycin, tetracyclines
NSAIDS
ACE inhibitors
IV contrast
2
Q
Contraindicated in Asthma
A
B-blockers
Caution NSAIDS
3
Q
Drugs causing Cholestasis
A
Flucloxacillin, coamoxiclav, nitrofurantoin, steroids and sulphonylureas
4
Q
Drugs causing Hepatitis/cirrhosis
A
Paracetamol overdose, statins, rifampicin
5
Q
ACE Inhibitors
A
Dry cough, nephrotoxic, hyperkalaemia
6
Q
Drugs with anti-muscanaric side effects
E.g. blurred vision, urinary retention, consipation
A
Amytriptyline and other TCAs
cylcizine
7
Q
Drug induced neutropenia
A
Clozapine
Carbimazole
8
Q
Worsening Parkinsons Sx
A
Haliperidol
Metaclopramide
N.B. Domperidone = Safe as doesn’t cross BBB
9
Q
Toxic epidermal necrosis
A
SE of peniciliins
10
Q
Galactorrhea
A
- metoclopramide, domperidone
- phenothiazines - clorpromazine
- haloperidol
- very rare: SSRIs, opioids
11
Q
Gynacomastia
A
Spironolactone Isonazid Ranitidine/cimitedine Chlorpromazine Digoxin
12
Q
Agranulocytosis
A
Clozapine Carbimazole Sulfasalazine NSAIDS Quinine
13
Q
SEs Testosterone therapy
A
Male infertility - surpresses Gnrh which decreases LH and FSH and therefore less spermproduced Acne BPH Breast tenderness Mood fluctuations
