Side effects Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common side effects of beta blockers?
A
Cold hands and feet, fatigue and impotence
2
Q
Amiodarone is known to cause drastic side effects, name the most common ones
A
Peripheral neuropathy, pulmonary fibrosis, slate grey rash and hyperthyroidism
3
Q
Name as many side effects of amiodarone as you can
A
Thyroid: Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Liver: Jaundice, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Nervous system: Nightmare, Neuropathy, Headaches, Ataxia, Tremor
Musculoskeletal: Myopathy, Arthralgia
Eyes: Reversible corneal microdeposits
Skin: Photosensitivity, dermatitis, slate grey rash
Heart: Bradycardia, conduction problems
