Side Effects Flashcards
Adrenaline Side Effects
AV T H A M P
A supraventicular Arrhythmias
V ventricular arrhythmias
T tachycardia
H hypertension
A Anxiety/palpitations
M may increase size of MI
P pupil dilation
Aspirin Side Effects
HIH
Heartburn, nausea, GI bleeds
Increased bleeding time
Hypersensitivity reactions
Ceftriaxone Side Effects
NSV
Nausea
Skin rash
Vomiting
Dexamethasone Side Effects
NIL
Dextrose 10% Side Effects
NIL
Droperidol Side Effects
POOTED
P prolongation QT
O oversedation
O hypOtension
T tachycardia
E extrapyramidal symptoms
D dizziness
Fentanyl Side Effects
BRRA
Bradycardia
Respiratory depression
Rigidity of diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Apnoea
Glucagon Side Effects
Nausea and Vomiting
GTN Side Effects
SHOTBOD
S skin flushing
H headache
O hypotension
T tachycardia
B bradycardia
O syncope
D dizziness
Hydrocortisone Side Effects
Nil significant
Ipratroprium Bromide Side Effects
RPG THND
R skin rash
P palpatations
G glaucoma
T tachycardia
H headache
N nausea
D dry mouth
Ketamine Side Effects
IN THEIR LANDS
I injection site pain
N nausea and vomiting
T tachycardia
H hypertension
E emergent reactions (e.g. vivid dreams, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, irrational behaviour);
I increased skeletal muscle tone (may resemble seizures)
R respiratory depression (rare)
L lacrimation
A apnoea (rare)
N nystagmus
D Diplopia (double vision)
S hyperSalivation
Lignocaine 1% Side Effects
AS
Allergic reactions are rare and may present as: (anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, oedema)
Signs of systemic toxicity include:
S C A T B; sudden change of CS, convulsions, agitation, tinnitus, blurred vision
C A B O; cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, bradycardia, hypotension
Methoxyflurane Side Effects
DD O N
D dizziness
D drowsiness
O hypotension
N nausea and vomiting
Midazolam Side Effects
DR LO
Depressed level of consciousness
Respiratory depression
Loss of airway control
O Hypotension
Morphine Side Effects
DR PANE
Drowsiness
Respiratory depression
Pin point pupils
Addiction
Nausea and vomiting
Euphoria
Hypotension + bradycardia
Naloxone Side Effects
SNACTED
S sweating, goose flesh
N nausea and vomiting
A agitation
C convulsions
T tremor
E excessive lacrimation
D dilation of pupils
Normal Saline Side Effects
NIL
Olanzapine Side Effects
PEDS
P prolonged QT
E extrapyramidal symptoms
D dizziness
S sedation
Ondansetron Side Effects
HD CV QT
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Visual disturbances, including transient loss of vision
QT prolongation
Oxytocin Side Effects
Nausea and vomiting
Paracetamol Side Effects
HHH
Hypersensitivity reactions including severe skin rashes (rare)
Haematological reaction (rare)
Hypotension has been reported with IV infusion, particularly in critically ill patients
Prochlorperazine Side Effects
PP SEB
P postural hypotension
P qt Prolongation
S sedation
E extrapyramidal reactions
B blurred vision
Salbutamol Side Effects
Sinus Tachycardia
Muscle Tremors
