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PHR1012 (2024) > OTC side effects > Flashcards

OTC side effects Flashcards

1
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INCs

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  • local irritation
  • nosebleeding
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Intranasal antihistamine

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  • local irritation
  • nosebleeding
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Oral less sedating antihistamine

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  • sedation

Do not drive/operate machinery

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Oral sedating antihistamine

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  • dizziness
  • sedation
  • constipation
  • blurred vision

Do not drive

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Intranasal decongestant

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  • local irritation (stinging/burning)
  • increased nasal discharge
  • rebound congestion (prolonged use)
  • nosebleeding

Do not use for more than 3 days

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Oral decongestant

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  • restlessness
  • insomnia
  • increased blood pressure
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intranasal saline solution

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  • well tolerated (safe in infants)
  • local irritation
  • nosebleeding
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paracetamol

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  • liver toxicity in overdose
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NSAIDs

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  • indigestion
  • GI ulceration
  • stomach upset
  • nausea
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Bulk-forming (psyllium husk)

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  • abdominal discomfort
  • bloating
  • flatulence
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Osmotic (macrogol)

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  • abdominal discomfort
  • nausea
  • diarrhoea

Fluid and electrolyte imbalance in long term use
Long term use is discouraged

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Stimulant (senna)

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  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhoea

Fluid and electrolyte imbalance in long term use
Long term use discouraged

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Stool softener (docusate/poloxamer)

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  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea (docusate)
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Oral rehydration salts

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  • well tolerated

Do not mix with juice, milk or coffee

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Loperamide

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  • constipation
  • abdominal cramps
  • nausea
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Antacids

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Na: increases BP
Mg: lowers BP, diarrhoea, burping
Ca: constipation, burping, flatulence
Al: constipation

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PPIs (esomeprazole, pantoprazole)

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  • generally well tolerated
  • abdominal discomfort
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • headache
18
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Triptans (sumatriptan)

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  • dizziness
  • flushing of the face
  • cardiac events (more likely in patients with CV disease history)
19
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Metoclopramide

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  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • restlessness
20
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Mebendazole

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  • stomach upset
  • headache
21
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Pyrantel

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  • stomach upset
  • headache
22
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Azoles (clotrimazole, miconazole)

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  • generally well tolerated
  • local irritation to the lesion
23
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Terbinafine

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  • generally well tolerated
  • local irritation to the lesion

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