Drug Side Effects of Important Medications Flashcards
ACEi Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Dry cough, postural hypotension, monitor renal
Spironolactone Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Gynaecomastia, hyperkalemia
Beta blocker Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Decreased libido, exercise intolerance, maskings effect of hypoglycaemia, impotence, hypotension cold peripheries
Digoxin Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Yellow halo vision, arrhythmia, interaction with warfarin monitor ECG, monitor K levels and digoxin itself
Warfarin Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Bleeding, warfarin necrosis monitor INR
Amiodarone Relevant Side Effects / Monitoring Requirements
Amiodarone- affects thyroid liver lungs, torsades monitor with ECG, TFTs, LFTS