Side Effects (Mnemonic) Flashcards
ACE Inhibitors
TOP CARD
teratogenic
orthostatic hypotension
potassium increase
cough (dry)
angioedema
renal impairment
dizziness
ARBs
CHOP DAT
cough
headache
orthostatic hypotension
potassium increase
dizziness
angioedema
teratogenic
Calcium Channel Blockers
SHRED
slower heart rate
hypotension/headaches
reflex tachycardia
edema (peripheral)
dizziness
Beta Blockers
BAD FISH
bradycardia/bronchospasm
AV block/arrhythmias
dizziness
fatigue
impotence
S/S hypoglycemia masked
hypotension
Hydralazine
HYDRANTS
hypotension/headaches
yakking
dizziness
rash
anorexia
nausea
tachycardia (reflex)
systemic lupus erythematosus
Clonidine
HTN DRUG
headache
tired
not able to poop
dizziness/drug mouth
rash/erythema
unable to stay awake
GI upset
Nitrates
FLUSHED
flushing
lightheadedness
upset stomach
syncope
hypotension/headache
effectiveness/tolerance decreases
dizziness
Digoxin
Digoxin Needs Help
dizziness
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
headache
Amiodarone
AMIODARONE
abnormal thyroid function
muscle weakness
interstitial lung disease
optic neuropathy
discoloration of the skin
ataxia/tremors
reduction of HR/BP
ocular corneal microdeposits
nausea, vomiting, constipation
enzyme fluctuations of the liver
Statins
HMG COA
hepatotoxicity/headache
myalgia/myopathy
GI upset
CPK increase
avoid during pregnancy
Ezetimibe
I DUMP
increased LFTs
diarrhea
upper respiratory tract infections
muscle pains
pain in the extremities
Fibric Acids
DUAL
dyspepsia
upper respiratory tract infections
abdominal pain
LFTs/CPKs increase
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EAT
excess burping
abdominal pain/upset stomach/dyspepsia
taste perversions
Cyclobenzaprine
BADS
blurred vision
anticholinergic side effects
dry mouth
sedating/somnolence
Tizanidine
BASH M
bradycardia
asthenia
sedation/dizziness
hepatotoxicity
mouth dryness
Baclofen
HAND
headache
asthenia
nausea/vomiting
drowsiness/dizziness
Methocarbamol
SAILS
stomach upset
aching head
insomnia
low blood pressure
sedated state
NSAIDs
BIRDS
bleeding (GI)
increase blood pressure
rash/renal impairment
dizziness
stomach upset
Salicylates
ASPIRIN
abdominal pain
salicylates intolerance
peptic ulcers
intestinal/gastric bleeds
Reye’s syndrome/rash
indigestion(heartburn)
nausea/vomiting
Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
BIRDS
bleeding (GI)
increase blood pressure
rash/renal impairment
dizziness
stomach upset
Opioid Agonists
MORPHINES
myosis
orthostatic hypotension
respiratory depression
pruritus/rash
hypotension
inability to go
nausea
euphoria
sedation/somnolence
Centrally Acting Analgesics
GI LESS
GI distress
itching
looks flush
edema/emptying issues
sedation/dizziness
sweating
Acetaminophen
LIVER
liver toxicity
itching
vomiting/nausea
erythema of the skin
rash
Lidocaine patch
RIBS
rash/redness
itching
burning
swelling
Phenazopyridine
2BLUSH
bi days
lightheadedness
urine/fluid discoloration to red-orange
stomach cramps
headache
Loop Diuretics
LOOP HENLE
loss of potassium
ototoxicity
orthostatic hypotension
photosensitivity
hyperglycemia
elevated urine level
nephritis
loss of electrolytes
elevated triglycerides
Thiazides
CURES Edema
calcium increase
uricemia
rash/raises blood glucose
elevated lipids
sun sensitivity
electrolyte losses
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
STICHHES
stomach upset
triglycerides increase
impotence
creatinine increase
hyperkalemia
hair growth
enlargement of breasts
skin rash
Penicillins
NASTY Diarrhea
nausea
abdominal pain
skin rash/seizures
throat closes
yakking
diarrhea
Cephalosporins
NASTY Diarrhea
nausea
abdominal pain
skin rash/seizures
throat closes
yakking
diarrhea
Metronidazole
NAAG
neuropathy (peripheral)
alcohol-associated disulfiram rxn
abnormal taste in mouth (metallic)
GI side effects
Tetracyclines
BLAST
bone defects in fetus
liver damage
abdominal discomfort
sun sensitivity/skin rash
teeth discoloration
Macrolides
QT GLIDE
QTc prolongation
GI side effects
liver toxicity
injection site rxns
diarrhea
ear toxicity
Fluoroquinolones
SPRING
skin rash/sun sensitivity
prolongation of QTc interval and peripheral neuropathy
rupture of tendons
increase risk of C. difficile infections
neurological (confusion, insomnia)
GI intolerance, dysGlycemia
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
GALSS
GI side effects
anaphylaxis
lowers platelets
skin rash
serum potassium and serum creatinine increase
Nitrofurantoin
RUSH
rash
urine discoloration (brown)
stomach upset
headache
Clindamycin
CAN
clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
abnormal liver function tests
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Antivirals
VIRALS
vomiting
increased serum creatinine
rash
aching headache
liver enzymes increase
stomach upset
Azole Antifungals
AILS
aching head
inhibits CYP450 enzymes
liver toxicity
stomach upset
Mupirocin
RIBS
rhinitis
itching
burning
skin rash
