Side Effects Flashcards
Antihistamines Side Effects
decreased permeability of vasculature
NSAIDS Side Effects
GIT disturbances, skin reactions, renal effects, bone marrow deficits, resp disorders, increased bleeding time
Antipyretic Side Effects
reduces body temp
corticosteroids Side Effects
airway smooth muscle relaxation, cushings syndrome, adrenal and growth suppression, altered deposition of fat, skin, hair, ocular changes, infections
DMARDS Side Effects
nausea, ulcers
Opioids Side Effects
constipation, N+V, dizziness, drowsiness, dependence, respiratory depression, itching, reduced alcohol tolerance, pin point pupils
Narcotic Antagonists Side Effects
immediate withdrawal, agitation
General anaesthetics Side Effects
CNS depression
Local anaesthetics Side Effects
IV can cause problems because you dont want it in the bloodstream, lightheaded, tinnitus, double vision
Benzodiazepines Side Effects
sedation, loss of coordination, CNS and resp depression, drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, tolerance
Baribiturates Side Effects
sedation, loss of coordination, CNS and resp depression, drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, tolerance
Z drugs Side Effects
sleep walking and bizarre activities whilst sleeping
B antagonists Side Effects
bronchoconstriction, bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, depression, dizziness, headache, flushing, n+v, constipation
TCAs Side Effects
blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, narrow angle glaucoma, postural hypotension, dizziness, relfex tachycardia, sedation
SSRIs Side Effects
loss of appetite and sleep, weight loss, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, suicidal thoughts, emesis, N+V sexual dysfunction, urinary retention