Exam #3 AEs Flashcards
AEs of FSH (hMG) and LH (hCG) (2)?
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ovarian enlargement)
- Multiple pregnancies
AEs of Estrogen (3)?
- Migraines
- Blood clots/accelerated blood clotting
- Endometrial hyperplasia (why always combined with P)
AE of Clomiphene?
Multiple pregnancies
AEs of combination contraception (P + E) (4)?
- CVD issues (clotting, HTN, migraine, stroke)
- Women 35+ AND smoker
- Teratogenic
- Infertility
What are four COMMON AEs associated with combination contraception (P + E)?
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Edema
- Depression
Long-term AEs of Progestin-ONLY (2, early vs. late)?
- Early: breakthrough bleeding
- Late: amenorrhea
AEs of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (2)?
- Breast CA
- CV risks (if 10+ years post-menopause)
AEs of androgens (3)?
- Acne/oily skin
- Decreased HDL
- Psych changes
What additional AE is seen with androgens in MALES?
Decreased spermatogenesis (high exogenous T → low LH/FSH via negative FB)
What two additional AEs are seen with androgens in FEMALES?
- Masculinization
- Pseudohermaphroditism in fetus
AEs of Finasteride (Propecia)?
- Gynecomastia
- ED
AEs of Insulin use (2)?
- Hypoglycemia (incudes cognitive dysfunction)
- Weight gain
AE of Flutamide?
Antiandrogen
- Hepatotoxicity (reversible)
AE of Metformin (3)? Which is most common, and which is most dangerous?
- Diarrhea = most common
- Lactic acidosis = most dangerous
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Two DM drug classes that have AE of weight gain?
- TZDs
- SUs