JRCALC drugs: Side Effects Flashcards
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Bradycardia
Vasodilation - causes hypotension, flushing
Bronchospasm
Arrhythmias - torsades de pointes
Aspirin
Increased risk of gastric bleeding
Wheezing in some asthmatics
Atropine Sulfate
Dry mouth and pupil dilation
Blurred vision
Confusion and occasional hallucinations
Tachycardia
Small doses may cause paradoxical bradycardia
Chlorphenamine
Sedation
Headache
Urinary Retention
GI disturbance
Dry Mouth
Blurred vision
Psychomotor impairment
Convulsions
when given IV - transient hypotension, CNS stimulation and irritant effects
Dexamethasone
GI upset
Hypersensitivity anaphylactic reaction
Diazepam
Respiratory depression - enhanced by alcohol and opioids
Hypotension
Light headed
Unsteadiness
Confusion
Amnesia
Glucagon
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdo pain
Hypokalaemia
Hypotension in adults
Diarrhoea in children
Acute hypersensitivity reaction
Glucose
none
Glyceril Trinitrate
Headache
Dizziness
Hypotension
Hydrocortisone
may cause stinging or burning sensations
Ibuprofen
Nausea
Vomiting
Tinnitus
Ipratropium Bromide
Nausea
Dry mouth
Tachycardia
Paroxysmal tightness of the chest
allergic reaction
Midazoloam
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Reduced level of consciousness leading to impaired airway control
Confusion leading to increased agitation
Amnesia in some patients
Morphine Sulfate
Respiratory depression
Cardiovascular depression
Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Pupillary constriction
Naloxone Hydrochloride
violent withdrawal symptoms - inc. arrhythmias
vomiting