Key Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Cyclizine
A
- Heart failure – fluid retention
- Urinary retention/constipation
- Dry mouth
2
Q
Fluoxetine
A
Rash
3
Q
Contraceptive pill
A
- Irritability
- New headaches
- Weight gain
*
4
Q
Enoxaparain
A
- Hyperkalaemia
- Aspirin
- Iron deficiency anaemia
5
Q
morphine
A
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
- Overdose / resp depression
6
Q
Citalopram
A
- Can precipitate bleeding with dabigatran
- QT prolongation
7
Q
antihypertensive
A
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Wheeze
- Oedema
8
Q
Anticoagulants
A
- Haemorrhage
- Initial procoagulant effect in warfarin
9
Q
Digoxin
A
- Yellow halo
- N and D
- Confusion
10
Q
Statins
A
- Myalgia
- Increased CK
11
Q
ACEi
A
- Cough
- Renal failure
- Teratogen
12
Q
ARB
A
Nephrotoxic
13
Q
Steroids
A
Cushingoid mnemonic
14
Q
NSAIDS
A
- Indigestion
- Ulcers
- Reduced kidney function
15
Q
COCP
A
- Hypertension
- Stroke
16
Q
Clozapine
A
Agranulocytosis
17
Q
Lithium
A
Hypothyroidism
Renal problems
Tremors
Nausea and vomiting
18
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Leucopenia
Hyponatraemia
19
Q
Vanc/gentamicin
A
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
20
Q
Epilepsy drugs
A
Caution with:
* Ciproflaxin, levofloxacin – lowers threshold
* Aminophylline, theophylline
21
Q
Omeprazole
A
- Increases C.diff risk
- V+D
