Side effects by DC Flashcards
Common side effects of antibiotics?
Nausea, diarrhea, rash, thrush, allergy, photosensitivity
Common side effects of ACE inhibitors?
Dry cough, dizziness, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension
Side effects of beta blockers?
Bradycardia, fatigue, dizziness, cold hands/feet, depression
Common side effects of diuretics?
Dehydration, low electrolytes, dizziness, increased urination, cramps
Side effects of calcium channel blockers?
Edema, flushing, headache, dizziness, constipation
Side effects of ARBs
Dizziness, hyperkalemia, hypotension, fatigue, headache, angioedema (rare)
Side effects of insulin?
Hypoglycemia, weight gain, injection site reactions, dizziness
Side effects of metformin?
Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lactic acidosis (
Common SSRI side effect
Nausea, insomnia,anxiety
Side effects of tricyclic antidepressants
Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, arrhythmia
Side effects of NSAIDs?
GI ulcers, bleeding, kidney damage, fluid retention, headache
Side effects of corticosteroids?
Weight gain, hyperglycemia, mood swings, insomnia, infection risk
Side effects of chemotherapy?
Nausea, hair loss, fatigue, immunosuppression, mouth ulcers
Common antipsychotic side effects?
Weight gain, sedation, tremors, high blood sugar, dry mouth
Side effects of benzodiazepines?
Drowsiness, confusion, dependence, dizziness, respiratory depression
Side effects of statins?
Muscle pain/weakness, liver enzyme elevation, headache, GI upset, rash
Common side effects of antihistamines?
Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, urinary retention
Side effects of opioids?
Drowsiness, constipation, nausea, respiratory depression, dependence
Side effects of thyroid medications (e.g. levothyroxine)?
Hyperthyroidism symptoms (tachycardia, sweating, tremors), insomnia, weight loss, bone loss
Side effects of immunosuppressants (e.g. cyclosporine)?
Increased infection risk, hypertension, kidney toxicity, tremors, gum hyperplasia
