Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenaline
A
- Sinus tachycardia
- Supraventricular arrythmias
- Ventricular arrythmias
- Hypertension
- Pupillary dilation
- May increase size of MI
- Feeling of anxiety/palpitations in conscious patient
2
Q
Aspirin
A
- Heartburn, nausea, GI bleeding
- Increased bleeding time
- Hypersensitivity reactions
3
Q
Ceftriaxone
A
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
4
Q
Dexamethasone
A
NIL
5
Q
Dextrose 10%
A
NIL
6
Q
Fentanyl
A
- Respiratory depression
- Apnoea
- Rigidity of diaphragm and intercostal muscles
- Bradycardia
7
Q
Glucagon
A
- Nausea and vomiting
8
Q
Glyceryl Trinitrate
A
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Headache
- Skin flushing
- Bradycardia
9
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
A
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Skin rash
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Acute angle closure glaucoma secondary to direct eye contact
10
Q
Ketamine
A
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Emergence reactions (hallucinations)
- Increased skeletal muscle tone
- Transient respiratory depression and apnoea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Injection site pain
- Nystagmus
- Lacrimation
- Hypersalivation
- Diplopia
11
Q
Lidocaine
A
- Hypersensitivity reactions (localised oedema, urticaria, bronchospams, anaphylaxis)
- CNS: Tinnitus, blurred vision, sudden change in conscious state, agitation, convulsions
- CV: hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias
12
Q
Methoxyflurane
A
- Drowsiness
- Decrease in blood pressure and bradycardia (rare)
- Exceeding max total dose of 6mL in 24 hour period can lead renal toxicity
13
Q
Morphine
A
CNS effects:
- Drowsiness
- Respiratory depression
- Euphoria
- Nausea and vomiting
- Addiction
- Pin-point pupils
Cardiovascular effects:
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
14
Q
Midazolam
A
- Depressed level of consciousness
- Respiratory depression
- Loss of airway control
- Hypotension
15
Q
Naloxone
A
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal:
- Sweating, goose flesh, tremor
- Agitation
- Dilation of pupils, excessive lacrimation
- Convulsions