drugs increasing risk of falls

Question 1

fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs) *important

Answer 1

• in decreasing order*
  1. antidepressants (SSRIs, TCAs)
  2. antipsychotics
  3. BZD
  4. CVS drugs (BP medication)
  5. opiate drugs
  6. diuretics
  7. antiepileptics
  8. antiparkinsonian

Question 2

drugs causing drowsiness/giddiness

Answer 2

tranquilizers, BZDs. TCAs. antihistamines, codeine, analgesics/narcotics

Question 3

drugs causing postural hypotension

Answer 3

vasodilators, antipsychotics (haloperidol), anti-parkinson’s (madopar), anti-depressants (TCA, SSRIs), anticholinergics (oxybutynin)

Question 4

drugs causing extrapyramidal effects

Answer 4

dopamine antagonists

antipsychotics (haloperidol, risperidone, maxolon)

Question 5

drugs causing vestibular toxicity

Answer 5

ototoxic drugs
aminoglycosides (gentamicin → ototoxic)
high dose loop diuretics

Question 6

drugs causing electrolyte abnormalities

Answer 6

diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide)