Side-effects of common drugs (anti-anginals and diabetes)

Question 1

Side effects of calcium channel blockers

Answer 1

Headache
Flushing
Ankle oedema

Verapamil =constipation

Question 2

Side effects of beta blockers

Answer 2

Bronchospasm (especially in asthmatics)
Fatigue
Cold peripheries
Sleep disturbances

Nicorandil •

Question 3

Side effects of nitrates

Answer 3

Headache
Postural hypotension
Tachycardia

Question 4

Side effects of nicorandil

Answer 4

Headache
Flushing
Anal ulceration

Question 5

Metformin side effects

Answer 5

GI side-effects
Lactic acidosis

Question 6

Sulphonylureas (e.g. gliclazide)

Answer 6

Hypoglycaemic episodes
Increased appetite and weight gain
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
Liver dysfunction (cholestatic)

Question 7

Glitazones (e.g. pioglitazone)

Answer 7

Weight gain
Fluid retention
Liver dysfunction
Fractures

Question 8

Gliptins (e.g. sitagliptin)

Answer 8

Pancreatitis