Geris Drugs Flashcards
NSAIDS Risk
Increased risk for GI bleed
ALpha 1 Blockers risk
Terazosin
Orthostatic hypotension
BZD risk
Alprazolam, diazepam
Cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, fractures
Insulin risk
Hypoglycemia wihtout improvement
Anticholinergics risk
Confusion, dry mouth, constipation
Delirium causing
TCA
Anticholinergics
BZDs
Dementia causing
Anticholinergics
BZD
Antipsychotics
Fall/Fracture causing
Antipsychotics
BZD
TCA, SSRI
Amitryptyline Indication Issue and Alternative
Depression, neuropathic pain
Anticholinergic effects
SSRI
- this is a TCA
Naproxen Indication Issue and Alternative
Mild pain
GI bleed, HF
Topical or low dose opioid
Oxybutynin Indication Issue and Alternative
Urinary incontinence
Anticholinergic
Patch
Doxazosin Indication Issue and Alternative
HTN, BPH
Orthostatic hypotension
Tamsulosin
- this is an alpha 1 blocker
Dizepam Indication Issue and Alternative
Anxiety
CNS depression, falls
Lorazepam
- this is a BZD
Glyburide Indication Issue and Alternative
DM - sulfonylurea
Hypoglycemia
Glipizide
Carisoprodol Indication Issue and Alternative
Muscle relaxant
CNS depression, falls
Baclofen