Meds Flashcards
S/E of Amiodarone
interstitial pneumonitis corneal deposits optic nerve atrophy herpatitis rash "blue man face"
S/E of Niacin
flushing pruritis paresthesias nausea hepatotoxicity hyperglycemia elevated uric acid
Common S/E of NSAIDs
elevated BP, HF peptic ulcer, gastritis interstitial nephritis, ARF peripheral edema mental changes (elderly)
Meds that can cause acute pericarditis
isoniazid procainamide phenytoin hydralizine PCN
Common S/E of bisphosphonates
esophagitis
Common S/E of lithium
tremor
hypothyroidism
cogwheel rigidity
birth defects
Drug that can increase lithium levels
thiazide diuretics
Meds that can cause hypothyroidism
lithium
amiodarone
interferon alpha
interleukin-2
Signs of digoxin toxicity
Ectopy- PVS, PAC, V tach
AV block
Meds that increase serum potassium
K sparing diuretics ACEI ARBs NSAIDs Pentamidine
Tetracycline precautions
- don’t take with milk or Al containing antacids
- increased anticoag effect of Warfarin
- decreased oral contraceptive effectiveness
Indications for Verapamil
variant angina pectoris migraine HTN HOCM Paroxysmal SVT
Meds that can cause hypothyroidism
RAI
amidarone (can cause hyper and hypo)
lithium
Common meds to avoid in pregnancy
lithium ACEI ARB carbamazepine statins trimethoprim (folate antag)
Meds that can cause peripheral edema
CCB NSAIDs diaoxide minoxidil fludrocortisone estrogen
Thiazide diuretics indications and contraindications
- Preferred in patients with recurrent urinary calcium stones and osteoporosis due to lowered urinary calcium excretion
- C/I in gout due to elevated uric acid
1st line tx in HTN with HF, DM, renal failure
ACEI
Benzo side effects
ataxia, dysarthria, poor judgement, agitation, psychosis, confusion
Methotrexate uses
RA, ectopic pregnancy, psoriasis, hematologic malignancy, solid malignant neoplasm
Treatment of acetaminophen toxicity
N-acetylcysteine
