Major adverse effects Flashcards
Theophylline
High dose is toxic
Low dose ineffective
very narrow therapeutic range
(drug of last choice)
Oral candidiasis
inhaled corticosteroids
CNS stimulation side effects
Theophylline
think similar to caffeine
Celecoxib
CVD caused by imbalance of Thromboxane > Prostacyclin
Acetaminophen
Dose dependent fatal hepatic necrosis
ASA + children
Reye’s syndrome if they have a virus (cerebral edema)
Milk alkali syndrome
Calcium carbonate + dairy
Hypercalcemia with renal insufficiency and metabolic acidosis
PPIs
Osteoporosis from decreased Ca++ absorption
C diff
URIs
Pneumonia
Long term use of a PPI
Reduced absorption of Calcium, magnesium, B12
Misoprostol + pregnancy
Abortion drug, always contraindicated
Similar to antipsychotics so it can cause EPS
Metopramide
Methemoglobinemia in infants
Metopramide
GI drugs with antimuscarinic side effects
Glycopyrrolate
Dicylomine
Bad for CHF
Sodium bicarbonate (antacid) Sodium salt enema
Laxative overuse causes
Electrolyte imbalance