Drugs with Similar Characteristics Flashcards
What contraindications do all antidysrhythmics (channel blockers) have in common?
Heart Blocks
What side effects do all antidysrhythmics (channel blockers) have in common?
Hypotension
What contraindications do all diuretics have in common?
Hypovolemia
Dehydration
What contraindications do all opiate analgesics have in common?
Head Injury
What side effects do all opiate analgesics have in common?
Respiratory depression
What indications do all benzodiazepines have in common?
Seizures
What contraindications do all benzodiazepines have in common?
Comatose state
What side effects do all benzodiazepines have in common?
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
What indication do all bronchodilators have in common?
Asthma
What indications do glucocorticosteroids have in common?
Asthma
Spinal cord injury
What contraindications do glucocorticosteroids have in common?
GI Hemorrhage
Diabetes Mellitus
What side effects do glucocorticosteroids have in common?
Sodium/water retention
Hypertension
Headaches
What contraindications do hypnotics have in common?
Hypersensitivity.
Thats the only contra for hypnotics.
What side effects do hypnotics have in common?
Hypotension
What indications do paralytics have in common?
Facilitate intubation