JRCALC drugs: Side Effects Flashcards

1
Q

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

A

Bradycardia

Vasodilation - causes hypotension, flushing

Bronchospasm

Arrhythmias - torsades de pointes

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2
Q

Aspirin

A

Increased risk of gastric bleeding

Wheezing in some asthmatics

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3
Q

Atropine Sulfate

A

Dry mouth and pupil dilation

Blurred vision

Confusion and occasional hallucinations

Tachycardia

Small doses may cause paradoxical bradycardia

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4
Q

Chlorphenamine

A

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
Q

Dexamethasone

A

GI upset

Hypersensitivity anaphylactic reaction

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6
Q

Diazepam

A

Respiratory depression - enhanced by alcohol and opioids

Hypotension

Light headed

Unsteadiness

Confusion

Amnesia

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7
Q

Glucagon

A

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdo pain

Hypokalaemia

Hypotension in adults

Diarrhoea in children

Acute hypersensitivity reaction

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8
Q

Glucose

A

none

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9
Q

Glyceril Trinitrate

A

Headache

Dizziness

Hypotension

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10
Q

Hydrocortisone

A

may cause stinging or burning sensations

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11
Q

Ibuprofen

A

Nausea

Vomiting

Tinnitus

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12
Q

Ipratropium Bromide

A

Nausea

Dry mouth

Tachycardia

Paroxysmal tightness of the chest

allergic reaction

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13
Q

Midazoloam

A

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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14
Q

Morphine Sulfate

A

Respiratory depression

Cardiovascular depression

Nausea

Vomiting

Drowsiness

Pupillary constriction

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15
Q

Naloxone Hydrochloride

A

violent withdrawal symptoms - inc. arrhythmias

vomiting

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16
Q

Nitrous Oxide

A

Minimal side effects

17
Q

Ondansetron

A

Hiccups

Constipation

Flushing

Hypotension

Chest pain

Arrhythmias

Bradycardia

Headache

Seizures

Movement disorders

Injection site reactions

18
Q

Oxygen

A

Non-humidified O2 is drying and irritating to mucous membranes

May cause respiratory depression in COPD patients

19
Q

Paracetamol

A

IV may cause hypotension if administered too rapidly

20
Q

Salbutamol

A

Tremor

Tachycardia

Palpitations

Headache

Feeling of tension

Peripheral vasodilation

Muscle cramps

Rash

21
Q

Sodium Chloride 0.9%

A

Over-infusion may precipitate pulmonary oedema and cause breathlessness

22
Q

Syntometrine

A

Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Abdo pain

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Chest pain

Anaphylactic reaction

23
Q

Tranexamic Acid

A

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarhoea

hypotension

thrombosis at any site

dizziness

Convulsions

Anaphylaxis

Allergic dermatitis

Visual disturbance including impairment of colour vision