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JRCALC drugs: Side Effects Flashcards

1
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Amiodarone Hydrochloride

A

Bradycardia

Vasodilation - causes hypotension, flushing

Bronchospasm

Arrhythmias - torsades de pointes

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Aspirin

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Increased risk of gastric bleeding

Wheezing in some asthmatics

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Atropine Sulfate

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Dry mouth and pupil dilation

Blurred vision

Confusion and occasional hallucinations

Tachycardia

Small doses may cause paradoxical bradycardia

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Chlorphenamine

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Sedation

Headache

Urinary Retention

GI disturbance

Dry Mouth

Blurred vision

Psychomotor impairment

Convulsions

when given IV - transient hypotension, CNS stimulation and irritant effects

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5
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Dexamethasone

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GI upset

Hypersensitivity anaphylactic reaction

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Diazepam

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Respiratory depression - enhanced by alcohol and opioids

Hypotension

Light headed

Unsteadiness

Confusion

Amnesia

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Glucagon

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Nausea

Vomiting

Abdo pain

Hypokalaemia

Hypotension in adults

Diarrhoea in children

Acute hypersensitivity reaction

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Glucose

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none

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Glyceril Trinitrate

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Headache

Dizziness

Hypotension

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Hydrocortisone

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may cause stinging or burning sensations

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Ibuprofen

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Nausea

Vomiting

Tinnitus

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Ipratropium Bromide

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Nausea

Dry mouth

Tachycardia

Paroxysmal tightness of the chest

allergic reaction

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Midazoloam

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Respiratory depression

Hypotension

Reduced level of consciousness leading to impaired airway control

Confusion leading to increased agitation

Amnesia in some patients

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Morphine Sulfate

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Respiratory depression

Cardiovascular depression

Nausea

Vomiting

Drowsiness

Pupillary constriction

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Naloxone Hydrochloride

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violent withdrawal symptoms - inc. arrhythmias

vomiting

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16
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Nitrous Oxide

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Minimal side effects

17
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Ondansetron

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Hiccups

Constipation

Flushing

Hypotension

Chest pain

Arrhythmias

Bradycardia

Headache

Seizures

Movement disorders

Injection site reactions

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Oxygen

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Non-humidified O2 is drying and irritating to mucous membranes

May cause respiratory depression in COPD patients

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Paracetamol

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IV may cause hypotension if administered too rapidly

20
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Salbutamol

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Tremor

Tachycardia

Palpitations

Headache

Feeling of tension

Peripheral vasodilation

Muscle cramps

Rash

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Sodium Chloride 0.9%

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Over-infusion may precipitate pulmonary oedema and cause breathlessness

22
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Syntometrine

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Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Abdo pain

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Chest pain

Anaphylactic reaction

23
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Tranexamic Acid

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Nausea

Vomiting

Diarhoea

hypotension

thrombosis at any site

dizziness

Convulsions

Anaphylaxis

Allergic dermatitis

Visual disturbance including impairment of colour vision

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