Side Effects Flashcards
May bleach clothing or hair
Benzoyl Peroxide
Turmorigenic
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Regular retinoid that can’t be used during pregnancy.
Tazarotene (Tazorac)
Dryness, itching of mucous membranes and skin.
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Premature close of epiphyses.
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
HPA axis suppression
Topical corticosteroids
Skin atrophy
Topical corticosteroids
Rosacea
Topical corticosteroids
Hypopigmentation
Topical corticosteroids
Hypertrichosis
Topical corticosteroids
Viral infections
Calcineurin inhibitors
HSV
Calcineurin inhibitors
Molluscum
Calcineurin inhibitors
Varicella
Calcineurin inhibitors
Asthma
Calcineurin inhibitors
Hepatitis, increased liver enzymes
Azole antifungals
PTU
Inhibits CYP450 more than newer azoles.
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Increased hair loss or change in hair texture.
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) topical
Gynecomastia
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) systemic
Antipsychotics
Hepatic dysfunction
Terbinafine (Lamisil) systemic
Griseofulvin
Ganciclovir
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Odor, discoloration, hair loss
Selenium sulfide (shampoo)
Nephrotoxicity
Acyclovir family
IV drug associated with nephrotoxicity and neurological effects
Acyclovir
Confusion, hallucinations, seizures
Valacyclovir
Thrombocytopenic purpura
Valacyclovir
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Valacyclovir
Myelosuppression
Ganciclovir
Peripheral neuropathy
Ganciclovir
Mutagenic and carcinogenic, embryogenic in animals
Ganciclovir
Flu-like symptoms
Imiquimod
Withdrawal of SSRIs
Severe conjunctivitis if contact with eye
Podophyllum resin
Toxicity includes: nausea, vomiting, alterations in sensorium, muscle weakness, neuropathy, coma, death.
Podophyllum resin
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Antipsychotics