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
EPS
Typical antipsychotics more so than atypicals
Allergic dermatitis
Antipsychotics
Amenorrhea
Antipsychotics
Leukopenia, agranulocytosis, leukocytosis
Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotics
Arrhythmias
Antipsychotics
EPS in newborns
All antipsychotics
Most weight gain/metabolic effects of the antipsychotics
Olanzapine
Increases mortality in elders
Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotics
Highest risk for agranulocytosis
Clozapine
Nausea and loose stools
SSRIs
Sexual dysfunction
SSRIs
Weight gain
SSRIs
Antipsychotics
Serotonin Syndrome
SSRIs
FLUSH
SSRI withdrawal
Depression, suicidal ideation in those 24 and under.
SSRIs
Pulmonary HTN in newborn
SSRIs
Prolonged QT
SSRIs
Central nervous system depression
Benzodiazepines
Excessive sedation
Benzodiazepines
Physiologic dependence
Benzodiazepines
Shorter half-life than all benzos
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Seizures and cardiac arrhythmias for patients who also ingest tricyclics
Benzodiazepines
Anorexia
Stimulants
Delayed sleep onset
Stimulants
Worsening of tics
Stimulants
Increased blood pressure
Stimulants
Growth deceleration
Stimulants
Blood dyscrasias
Stimulants
Rebound effect (with short-acting)
Stimulants
Priapism
Stimulants
Suicidal ideation in all age ranges
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
GI discomfort, vomiting, fatigue, anorexia
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Mood swings
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Increase in blood pressure and heart rate
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Mania
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Agitation
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Rebound HTN if suddenly discontinued
Clonidine
Hypotension, anorexia, arrhythmias, depression
Clonidine
Weight loss
Modafanil
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Modafanil
Seizures during activation
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) (less likely with SR and XL forms)
Esophageal injury
Bisphosphonates
Jaw osteonecrosis
Bisphosphonates
Atypical femur fracture
Bisphosphonates
Diffuse muskuloskeletal pain
Bisphosphonates
Thromboembolism
Raloxifine (Evista)
Muscle weakness
Deficiency of Vitamin D
Chronic pain
Deficiency of Vitamin D
Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D
Polydipsia, polyuria, confusion, fatigue
Vitamin D toxicity