Side Effects Flashcards
Adrenaline S S H M V P P
Sinus tachycardia Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of MI Feeling of anxiety/palpitations in the conscious patient
Aspirin H H I N G
Heartburn, nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding
Increased bleeding time
Hypersensitivity reactions
Ceftriaxone
NVS
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Dexamethasone
Nil of significance in the above indication
Dextrose 10%
Nil of significance in the above indication
Fentanyl
B
R
A
R
Respiratory depression
Apnoea
Rigidity of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Bradycardia
Glucagon
Nausea and vomiting (rare)
Glyceryl Trinitrate
SHH TB
Tachycardia Hypotension Headache Skin flushing (uncommon) Bradycardia (occasionally)
Ipratropium Bromide P T H A N D S
Headache Nausea Dry mouth Skin rash Tachycardia (rare) Palpitations (rare) Acute angle closure glaucoma secondary to direct eye contact (rare)
Ketamine
T
H
E
T
I
N
CV: hypertension, tachycardia
CNS: emergence reactions (e.g. vivid dreams, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, irrational
behavior); increased skeletal muscle tone (may resemble seizures)
Respiratory: transient respiratory depression and apnoea (rare)
GI: nausea and vomiting
Other: injection site pain, lacrimation, hypersalivation, diplopia, nystagmus
Lidocaine (Lignocaine
Allergic reactions are rare and may present as localised oedema, urticaria, bronchospasm and
anaphylaxis
Signs of systemic toxicity include:
CNS: tinnitus, blurred vision, sudden change in conscious state, agitation, convulsions,
CV: hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias (e.g. conduction blocks, ventricular
tachyarrhythmias), cardiac arrest
Methoxyflurane
D
E
D
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
Midazolam
Dr
L
H
Depressed level of consciousness
Respiratory depression
Loss of airway control
Hypotension
Morphine -CNS Dr PANE -CARDIO Hot Babe
CNS effects: Drowsiness Respiratory depression Euphoria Nausea, vomiting Addiction Pin-point pupils Cardiovascular effects: Hypotension Bradycardia
Naloxone C S A N D S
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal: Sweating, goose flesh, tremor Nausea and vomiting Agitation Dilatation of pupils, excessive lacrimation Convulsions
Olanzapine
Q
S
E
D
CNS: Sedation, dizziness1,3
Other: Extrapyramidal symptoms and QT prolongation are unlikely when
administered at the approved doses1,3
Ondansetron - Rare V H Q W E S T - Common DR F C H
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
Oxytocin
BTN
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Nausea
Paracetamol
- Harold Holt
Hypersensitivity reactions including severe skin rashes (rare) Haematological reactions (rare)
Prochlorperazine (STEMATIL) H S S E B D
Drowsiness Blurred vision Hypotension Sinus tachycardia Skin rash Extrapyramidal reactions (usually the dystonic type)
Salbutamol
S
M
Sinus tachycardia Muscle tremor (common)
Tenecteplase
Bleeding – including injection sites, ICH, internal bleeding
Transient hypotension
Infrequent
Allergic reactions including fever, chills, rash, nausea, headache,
bronchospasm, vasculitis, nephritis and anaphylaxis
Rare
Cholesterol embolism
