Side effects Flashcards
1
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Side effects of Steroids?
A
2
Q
SE of carbimazole?
A
Agranulocytosis - if signs of infection - stop and check FBC asap
3
Q
Contraindications to usign radioiodine
A
Pregnancy and lactation
also be careful in active hyperthyroidism - risk of thyroid storm!
4
Q
SE of beta blockers?
A
- GI upset
- Weight gain
- Hypotension
- Sexual dysfunction/ erectile dysfunction
5
Q
SE of Atropine, what’s it used for and whats its drug class?
A
- Anticholinergic syndrome
- Used to slow down heart
- Anti muscarinic
6
Q
SE of digoxin
A
- Gynaecomastia
7
Q
SE of CCB diltiazem
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- AV node block
- SA block
- Palpitations
8
Q
SE of adenosine?
A
Skin flushing, lightheadedness, nausea, sweating, nervousness, numbness, feeling of impending doom have all been described;
However these are all transient actions
9
Q
SE and contraindication of nitrates (eg GTN spray)
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- SE: headache
- CI: aortic stenosis
