Side Effects Flashcards
Adenosine Side Effects
Angina (discontinue Apprehension - arrhythmia (discontinue if asystole or severe bradycardia occur) AV Block Dizziness Dyspnoea Flushing Headache Nausea Sinus Pause
Uncommon:
Blurred Vision / Hyperventilation / Metallic Taste / Palpitation / Sweating / Weakness
Amiodarone
Side Effects
Inflammation of peripheral veins
Bradycardia
AV conducting abnormalities
Hypotension (Transient)
Atropine
Side Effects
Tachycardia
Dry Mouth
Dilated Pupils
Ceftriaxone Side Effects
Diarrhoeaa Rash Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Pruritis
Chlorphenamine Side Effects
Causes Drowsiness and patients receiving it should not drive or operate machinery
Clopidogrel
Side Effects
Abdominal Pain
Dyspepsia
Diarrhoea
Cyclizine
Side Effects
Tachycardia
Dry Mouth
Sedation
Dextrose 10% Solution
Side Effects
Necrosis of tissue around IV access
Epinephrine 1:10,000
Side Effects
Palpitations
Tachyarrhythmias
Hypertension
Epinephrine 1:1,000
Side Effects
Palpitations
Angina like symptoms
Tachyarrhythmias
Hypertension
Fentanyl
Side Effects
Sedation
Nausea and Vomiting
Respiratory Depression
Furosemide
Side Effects
Headache Dizziness Hypotension Arrhythmias Transient deafness Diarrhoea Nausea Vomiting
LTSE: Hyperuricaemia Gout Hypokalaemia Hyperglycaemia
Glucagon
Side Effects
Rare: may cause Hypotension Dizziness Headache Nausea and Vomiting
Glucose Gel
Side Effects
May cause vomiting in patients under the age of five if administered too quickly
GTN
Side Effects
Headache
Transient Hypotension
Flushing
Dizziness
Hydrocortisone
Side Effects
CCF Hypertension Abdominal distension Vertigo Headache Nausea Malaise Hiccups
Adrenal Cortical Atrophy develops during prolonged therapy and may persist for months after stopping treatment
Ibuprofen
Side Effects
Skin Rashes,
GI Intolerance and bleeding.
LTSE - Occasionally Gi Bleeding and ulceration occurs.
May also cause acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis and nephritic syndrome
Ipratropium Bromide
Side Effects
Transient Dry Mouth
Blurred Vision
Tachycardia
Headache
Ketamine Side Effects
Diplopia Hallucinations Hypertension Nausea and Vomiting Tachycardia Transient Psychotic effects
Uncommon:
Arrhythmias / Bradycardia / Hypotension / Laryngospasm / Respiratory Depression
Lidocaine
Side Effects
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Twitching, Paraesthesia, Convulsions Bradycardia Respiratory depression
Magnesium Sulphate Injection
Side Effects
Bradycardia (during infusion, give slowly) Arrhythmias Coma Confusion Drowsiness Flushing of skin Hypotension Decreased deep tendon reflexes, Muscle Weakness Nausea and Vomiting Respiratory depression, Thirst
Methoxyflurane Side Effects
Amnesia Anxiety Depression Dizziness Dysarthria Dysgeusia (Distortion of sense of taste) Euphoria Headache Sensory Neuropathy Somnolence Hypotension Coughing Dry Mouth Nausea Feeling Drunk Sweating
Uncommon:
Tingling or Numbness to hands and feet
tiredness
mouth discomfort
Midazolam Solution
Side Effects
Respiratory Depression
Headache
Hypotension
Drowsiness
Morphine
Side Effects
Respiratory depression
Drowsiness
Nausea & vomiting
Constipation
LTSE - May lead to dependence
Naloxone
Side Effects
Acute reversal of narcotic effect ranging from nausea & vomiting to agitation & seizures
Nifedipine
Side Effects
Asthenia Hypotension Headache Dizziness Palpitation Vasodilation Lethargy Nausea & Vomiting
Nitrous Oxide 50% and Oxygen 50% (Entonox) Side Effects
Disinhibition
Decreased level of consciousness
Light headedness
Ondansetron
Side Effects
Headache
Sensation of warmth
Flushing
Injection site reactions (Rash, Itching, Urticaria)
Uncommon: Arrhythmias Bradycardia Hiccups Hypotension Seizures
Oxygen
Side Effects
Prolonged use of O2 with chronic COPD patients may lead to reduction in ventilation stimulus
Oxytocin
Side Effects
Cardiac Arrhythmias Headache Nausea and Vomiting Hypotension Abdominal Pain Dizziness
Paracetamol
Side Effects
If IV Paracetamol is administered too fast, it may result in Hypotension.
LTSE - Long term use at high dosage or over dosage can cause liver damage and less frequently renal damage
Salbutamol
Side Effects
Tachycardia
Tremors
Tachyarrhythmias
LTSE: High doses may cause hpokalaemia
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Side Effects
Nil when used for emergencies
Sodium Chloride 09%
Side Effects
Excessive volume replacement may lead to heart failure
Ticagrelor Side Effects
Dyspnoea Epistaxis GI Haemorrhage Subcutaneous or Dermal Bleeding Bruising and Procedural site Haemorrhage.
Uncommon:
Intracranial Bleeding
Elevations in serum creatinine and uric acid levels
Tranexamic Acid Side Effects
Diarrhoea
Nausea and Vomiting
Uncommon: Visual Disturbance Impaired coloured vision Dizziness Headache
