Medications (Side Effects)

Question 1

Side effects of Aspirin

Answer 1

• Stomach Ulcers / Cramping
• Can lead to hemorrhaging
• Increased Thirst (Polydipsea)
• Headache

Question 2

Side effects of Crestor & Lipitor

Answer 2

• Main SE - MYALGIA (muscle soreness)
• Dizziness / Headache

Question 3

Side effects of Atenolol

Answer 3

Can exacerbate COPD / Asthma if its not cardioselective (e.g. Beta 1 OR Beta 1,2,3)

Decreases HR and BP –> therefore Increasing Diastolic time
Causes a plateu in HR - doesnt spike much above 110bpm

Question 4

Side effects of Nitrate

Answer 4

Hypotension
Fainting
Headache

Question 5

Side effects of Accupril

Answer 5

ACE INHIBITOR

Hypotension
Cough

( Decreases BP, Increases HR )

Question 6

Side effects of Ventolin

Answer 6

SABA (Short Acting Beta2 Agonist)

• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Cough
• Overuse of ventolin in a short period can have impacts on the heart due to it being a beta 2 agonist and there is beta 2 receptors on the heart –> can cause increase HR

Question 7

Side effects of Metformin

Answer 7

GI side effects (diarrhea, stomach discomfort)

Question 8

Side effects of Atacand Plus

Answer 8

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Hypotension
Cough
Hyperkalemia (high potassium)

( Decreases BP, Increases HR )

Question 9

Side effects of Long and Short acting Insulin

Answer 9

• Polyphagia (hunger)
• Hypoglycaemia

Peak for Short = 3 hours
Peak for Short = 12 hours