Side Effects Flashcards
1
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Adrenaline
A
Sinus tachycardia Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of MI Feeling of anxiety/palpitations in the conscious patient
2
Q
Aspirin
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Heartburn, nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding time
Hypersensitivity reactions
3
Q
Dexamethasone
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Nil of significance in the above indication
4
Q
Fentanyl
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Respiratory depression
Apnoea
Rigidity of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Bradycardia
5
Q
Glucagon
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Nausea and vomiting (rare
6
Q
GTN
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Tachycardia Hypotension Headache Skin flushing (uncommon) Bradycardia (occasionally)
7
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
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Headache Nausea Dry mouth Skin rash Tachycardia (rare) Palpitations (rare) Acute angle closure glaucoma secondary to direct eye contact (rare)
8
Q
Methoxyflurane
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Drowsiness
Decrease in blood pressure and bradycardia (rare)
Exceeding the maximum total dose of 6 mL in a 24 hour period may lead to
renal toxicity
9
Q
Midazolam
A
Depressed level of consciousness
Respiratory depression
Loss of airway control
Hypotension
10
Q
Morphine
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CNS effects: - Drowsiness - Respiratory depression - Euphoria - Nausea, vomiting - Addiction - Pin-point pupils Cardiovascular effects: - Hypotension - Bradycardia
11
Q
Naloxone
A
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal:
- Sweating, goose flesh, tremor
- Nausea and vomiting
- Agitation
- Dilatation of pupils, excessive lacrimation
- Convulsions
12
Q
Ondansetron
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Rare (< 0.1%) Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis) Q-T prolongation Widened QRS complex Tachyarrythmias (including AF and SVT) Seizures Extrapyramidal reaction Visual disturbances (including transient loss of vision) Common (> 1%) Constipation Headache Fever Dizziness Rise in liver enzymes
13
Q
Paracetamol
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- Hypersensitivity reactions including severe skin rashes (rare)
- Haematological reactions (rare
14
Q
Prochlorperazine (Stemetil)
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Drowsiness Blurred vision Hypotension Sinus tachycardia Skin rash Extrapyramidal reactions (usually the dystonic type
15
Q
Salbutamol
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Sinus tachycardia Muscle tremor (common)
