Side effects Flashcards
1
Q
Omeprazole (5)
A
Hypomagnesaemia Increased risk c.diff infection Microscopic colitis Hyponatraemia Osteoporosis
2
Q
Adenosine (8)
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Chest pain Flushing Abdo discomfort Headache Hypotension Dry mouth Dyspnoea Arrhythmias
3
Q
Amiodarone (11)
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Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Corneal deposits Pulmonary fibrosis Liver fibrosis Photosensitivity Slate grey appearance Bradycardia Lengthens QT Optic neuritis Increased risk idiopathic intracranial hypertension
4
Q
Digoxin (4)
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Yellow green vision
Gynaecomastica
Anorexia
Confusion
5
Q
Digoxin toxicity (10)
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Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Abdo pain Headache Dizziness Confusion Delirium Vision - blurred, yellow Cardiac - irregular, VT, VF, sinoatrial block, atrioventricular block
6
Q
Ciprofloxacin (5)
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Increases INR Tendinitis Tendon rupture Lowers seizure threshold Lengthens QT interval
7
Q
Nitrofurantoin (2)
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Hepatitis
Hepatic failure
8
Q
Trimethoprim (4)
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Isolated increase in creatinine
Rashes
Pruritic
Suppression of haematopoiesis
9
Q
Amitriptyline (10)
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Hyponatraemia Abnormal LFTs Leukopenia Thrombocytopenia Drowsiness Dry mouth Blurred vision Constipation Urinary retention Overflow incontinence
10
Q
Sertraline (7)
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Hyponatraemia GI bleed QT interval prolongation Mania Serotonin syndrome Duodenal ulcer Erectile dysfunction
11
Q
Amlodipine (5)
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Peripheral oedema Nausea Dizziness/postural symptoms Palpitations Flushing
12
Q
Ramipril (6)
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Dizziness/postural symptoms Nausea/vomiting Diarrhoea Chest pain Weakness Angioedema
13
Q
Verapamil (4)
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Constipation
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Flushing
14
Q
Carbamazepine (8)
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Decreased INR Dizziness + ataxia Drowsiness Headache Visual disturbance Steven Johnson syndrome Leukopenia + agranulocytosis Hyponatraemia secondary to SIADH
15
Q
Phenytoin (9)
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Cerebellar syndrome Gingival hyperplasia Decreased INR Peripheral neuropathy Megaloblastic anaemia Osteomalacia Lymphadenopathy Dyskinesia Dupuytren's contracture
16
Q
Sodium valproate (9)
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Increases INR Weight gain Nausea Alopecia Ataxia Tremor Hepatotoxicity Pancreatitis Thrombocytopenia Hyponatraemia
17
Q
Chlorpromazine (typical) (15)
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Parkinsonism Acute dystonia Akathisia Tardive dyskinesia Increased risk stroke/VTE Dry mouth Blurred vision Urinary retention Constipation Sedation Weight gain Increased prolactin Impaired glucose tolerance Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Prolonged QT
18
Q
Clozapine (atypical) (9)
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Agranulocytosis Hyperglycaemia QT interval prolongation Sepsis Idiopathic hyperthermia Weight gain Hypersalivation Increased prolactin Extrapyramidal side effects
