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Toxicities and Side Effects Flashcards

1
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what is treatment for acetaminophen?

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  • N-acetylcysteine
    • replenishes glutathione
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what is treatment for AChE inhibitors, organophosphates?

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  • atropine > pralidoxine
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what is treatment for amphetamines (basic)?

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  • NH4Cl
    • acidify urine
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what is treatment for antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agents?

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  • physostigmine
  • control hyperthermia
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what is treatment for arsenic?

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  • dimercaprol
  • succimer
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what is treatment for benzodiazepines?

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  • flumazenil
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what is treatment for beta blockers?

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  • saline
  • atropine
  • glucagon
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what is treatment for carbon monoxide?

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  • 100% O2
  • hyperbaric O2
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what is treatment for copper?

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  • penicillamine
  • trientine
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what is treatment for cyanide?

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  • nitrite + thiosulfate
  • hydroxocobalamin
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what is treatment for digitalis (digoxin)?

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  • anti dig Fab fragments
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what is treatment for gold?

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  • penicillamine
  • dimercaprol (BAL)
  • succimer
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what is treatment for heparin?

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  • protamine sulfate
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what is treatment for iron?

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  • deferoxamine
  • deferasirox
  • deferiprone
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what is treatment for lead?

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  • EDTA
  • dimercaprol
  • succimer
  • penicillamine
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what is treatment for Mercury?

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  • dimercaprol
  • succimer
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what is treatment for methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze)?

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  • fomepizole > ethanol
  • dialysis
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what is treatment for methemoglobin?

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  • ​methylene blue
  • vitamin C
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what is treatment for opioids?

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  • naloxone
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what is treatment for salicylates?

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  • NaHCO3
    • alkalinize urine
  • dialysis
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what is treatment for TCAs?

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  • NaHCO3
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what is treatment for warfarin?

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  • vitamin K–delayed effect
  • fresh frozen plasma–immediate
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23
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causal agents of coronary vasospasm

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  • cocaine
  • sumatriptan
  • ergot alkaloids
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causal agents of cutaneous flushing

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  • Vancomycin
  • Adenosine
  • Niacin
  • Ca2+ channel blockers
  • Echinocandins
    • VANCE
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causal agents of dilated cardiomyopathy

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  • anthracyclines
    • ie. doxorubicin, daunorubicin
  • prevent with dexrazoxane
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causal agents of torsades de pointes

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  • antiArrhythmics–class IA, III
  • antiBiotics–macrolides
  • anti”C“ychotics–haloperidol
  • antiDepressants–TCAs
  • antiEmetics–ondansetron
    • ABCDE
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causal agents of adrenocortical insufficiency

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  • HPA suppression secondary to glucocorticoid withdrawal
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causal agents of hot flashes

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  • Tamoxiden
  • Clomiphene
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causal agents of hyperglycemia

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  • ​Tacrolimus
  • Protease inhibitors
  • Niacin
  • HCTZ
  • Corticosteroids
    • “Taking Pills Necessitates Having blood Checked”
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causal agents of hypothyroidism

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  • lithium
  • amiodarone
  • sulfonamides
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causal agents of acute cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice

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  • erythromycin
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32
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causal agents of diarrhea

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  • acamprosate
  • acarbose
  • cholinesterase inhibitors
  • colchicine
  • erythromycin
  • ezetimibe
  • metformin
  • misoprostol
  • orlistat
  • pramlintide
  • quinidine
  • SSRIs
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causal agents of focal to massive hepatic necrosis

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  • Halothan
  • Amanita phalloides–death cap mushroom
  • Valproic acid
  • Acetaminophen
    • liver “HAVAc”
34
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causal agents of hepatitis

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  • rifampin
  • isoniazid
  • pyrazinamide
  • statins
  • fibrates
35
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causal agents of pancreatitis

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  • Didanosine
  • Corticosteroids
  • Alcohol
  • Valproic acid
  • Azathioprine
  • Diuretics–furosemide, HCTZ
    • “Drugs Causing A Violent Abdominal Distress”
36
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causal agents of pill induced esophagitis

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  • tetracyclines
  • bisphosphonates
  • potassium chloride
37
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how is the caustic effect of pill induced esophagitis minimized?

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  • upright posture
  • adequate water ingestion
38
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causal agents of pseudomembranous colitis

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  • clindamycin
  • ampicillin
  • cephalosporins
39
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antibiotics such as clindamycin, ampicillin, cephalosporins predispose to superinfection by…

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C. difficile

40
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causal agents of agranulocytosis

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  • Clozapine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Propylthiouracil
  • Methimazole
  • Colchicine
  • Ganciclovir
    • “Can Cause Pretty Major Collapse of Granulocytes”
41
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causal agents of aplastic anemia

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  • Carbamazepine
  • Methimazole
  • NSAIDs
  • Benzene
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Propylthiouracil
    • “Can’t Make New Blood Cells Properly”
42
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causal agents of direct coombs–positive hemolytic anemia

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  • methyldopa
  • penicillin
43
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causal agents of Gray baby syndrome

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  • chloramphenicol
44
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causal agents of hemolysis in G6PD deficiency

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  • Isoniazid
  • Sulfonamides
  • Dapsone
  • Primaquine
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Nitrofurantoin
    • “Hemolysis IS D PAIN”
45
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causal agents of megaloblastic anemia

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  • Phenytoin
  • Methotrexate
  • Sulfa drugs
    • “Having a blast with PMS”
46
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causal agents of thrombocytopenia

47
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causal agents of thrombotic complications

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  • OCPs
  • hormone replacement therapy
48
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causal agents of fat redistribution

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  • Protease Inhibitors
  • Glucocorticoids
    • “Fat PIG”
49
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causal agents of gingival hyperplasia

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  • phenytoin
  • Ca2+ channel blockers
  • cyclosporine
50
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causal agents of hyperuricemia (gout)

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  • Pyrazinamide
  • Thiazides
  • Furosemide
  • Niacin
  • Cyclosporine
    • “Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care”
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causal agents of myopathy

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  • fibrates
  • niacin
  • colchicine
  • hydroxychloroquine
  • interon alpha
  • penicillamine
  • statins
  • glucocorticoids
52
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causal agents of osteoporosis

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  • corticosteroids
  • heparin
53
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causal agents of photosensitivity

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  • Sulfonamides
  • Amiodarone
  • Tetracyclines
  • 5-FU
    • “SAT For Photo”
54
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causal agents for rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

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  • anti-epileptic drugs (especially lamotrigine)
  • allopurinol
  • sulfa drugs
  • penicillin
    • ​”Steven Johnson has epileptic allergy to sulfa drugs and penicillin”
55
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causal agents for SLE like syndrome

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  • Sulfa drugs
  • Hydralazine
  • Isoniazid
  • Procainamide
  • Phenytoin
  • Etanercept
    • “having lupus is SHIPP-E”
56
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causal agents for teeth discoloration

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  • tetracyclines
57
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causal agents for tendonitis, tendon rupture, cartilage damage

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  • fluoroquinolones
58
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causal agents for cinchonism

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  • quinidine
  • quinine
59
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causal agents for Parkinson like syndrome

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  • Antipsychotics
  • Reserpine
  • Metoclopramide
    • “Cogwheel rigidity of ARM”
60
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causal agents of seizures

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  • Isoniazid (vitamin B6 deficiency)
  • Bupropion
  • Imipenem/cilastatin
  • Tramadol
  • Enflurane
    • “With seizures, I BITE my tongue”
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causal agents of tardive dyskinesia

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  • antipsychotics
  • metoclopramide
62
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causal agents of diabetes insipidus

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  • lithium
  • demeclocycline
63
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causal agents of Fanconi syndrome

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  • Tenofovir
  • ifosfamide
64
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causal agents of hemorrhagic cystitis

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  • cyclophosphamide
  • ifosfamide
65
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how could you prevent hemorrhagic cystitis that may result from taking cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide?

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coadminister with mesna

66
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causal agents of interstitial nephritis

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  • methicillin
  • NSAIDs
  • furosemide
67
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causal agents of SIADH

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  • Carbamazepine
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • SSRIs
    • “Can’t Concentrate Serum Sodium”
68
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causal agents of dry cough

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  • ACE inhibitors
69
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causal agents of pulmonary fibrosis

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  • Methotrexate
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Carmustine
  • Bleomycin
  • Busulfan
  • Amioarone
    • “My Nose Cannot Breathe Bad Air”
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causal agents of antimuscarinic reactions

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  • atropine
  • TCAs
  • H1 blockers
  • antipsychotics
71
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causal agents of disulfiram like reaction

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  • metronidazole
  • certain cephalosporins
  • griseofulvin
  • procarbazine
  • 1st generation sulfonylureas
72
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causal agents of nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity

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  • aminoglycosides
  • vancomycin
  • loop diuretics
  • cisplatin
73
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cisplatin–toxicity antidote

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  • cisplatin toxicity may respond to amifostine
74
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cytochrome P-450 interaction inducers (+)

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  • chronic alcohol use
  • St. John’s wort
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenobarbital
  • Nevirapine
  • Rifampin
  • Griseofulvin
  • Carbamazepine
    • “Chronic alcoholics Steal Phen-Phen and Never Refuse Greasy Carbs”
75
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cytochrome P-450 interaction substrates

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  • Anti-epileptics
  • Theophylline
  • Warfarin
  • OCPs
    • “Always Think When Outdoors”
76
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cytochrome P-450 interaction inhibitors (-)

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  • Acute Alcohol Abuse
  • Ritonavir
  • Amiodarone
  • Cimetidine/ciprofloxacin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Sulfonamides
  • Isoniazid (INH)
  • Grapefruit juice
  • Quinidine
  • Macrolides (except azithromycin)
    • “AAA RACKS IN GQ Magazine”
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name the sulfa drugs

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  • Sulfonamide antibiotics
  • Sulfasalazine
  • Probenecid
  • Furosemide
  • Acetazolamide
  • Celecoxib
  • Thiazides
  • Sulfonylureas
    • “Scary Sulfa Pharm FACTS”
78
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sulfa allergy reactions

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  • fever
  • urinary tract infection
  • Stevens Johnson syndrome
  • hemolytic anemia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • agranulocytosis
  • urticaria (hives)
    • symptoms range from mild to life threatening

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