Drug Side Effects & Precautions Flashcards
Ipatropium
SE: CNS- dizziness, nervousness, headache; CV- palpations; GI- N&V; RESP- Bronchospasm, cough, bronchitis, wheezing; EENT- dilated pupils, epistaxis, pharyngitis, nasal congestion; OTHER- weakness, fatigue, malaise, rash
Precautions: not effective for rapid response, avoid caffeine & pregnancy
Methylprednisolone
SE: CNS- euphoria, headache, mental changes, restlessness, nervousness; CV- hypertension, CHF, Edema; GI- pancreatitis, ulcers; IMMUNE- immuno suppression; META- hypokalemia, hypernatremia, hyperglycemia; MS- weakness, muscular atrophy
Precautions: caution w/ diabetes, don’t mix w/ other meds, sensitive to extreme temps
Albuterol
SE: CNS- dizziness, nervousness, headache; CV- tachycardia, palpations, vasodilation, angina; GI N&V; EENT- dilated pupils, epistaxis; RESP- bronchospasm, cough, bronchitis, wheezing; OTHER- Weakness, fatigue, malaise
Precautions: dysrhythmias, convulsive disorders, diabetes, pregnant
Epinephrine
SE: CNS- nervousness, restlessness, euphoria, headache, sweating, lightheadedness, panic, hallucinations, disorientation, cerebral hemorrhage; CV- palpations, widened pulse pressure, hypertension, tachycardia, V Fib, CVA, angina pain, dysrhythmias; GI- N&V; META- hyperglycemia; OTHER- tissue necrosis if infiltrates, diaphoresis, contact dermatitis, pallor
Morphine
SE: CNS- sedation, confusion, headache, euphoria, seizures (in high doses); CV- tachycardia, asystole, bradycardia, hypotension, syncope; GI- dory mouth, N&V; RESP- depression, SKIN- flushing, rash; OTHER- dependence, pain @ injection site
Precautions: Pts w/ COPD, bradycardia, heart blocks, head injury, respiratory depression
Terbutaline
SE: CNS- nervousness, tremors, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness; CV- palpations, tachycardia, flushing, dysrhythmias; GI- N&V, heartburn; RESP- paradoxial bronchospasm, dyspnea; OTHER- hypokalemia, diaphoresis
Precautions: enters breast milk, don’t use w/ MAO inhibitors, beta blockers block effects
Promethazine
SE: CNS-
