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30 Cards in this Set
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-Sedation
-Dizziness (rare) -GI upset (rare) |
Antitussives
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- Headache
-Dizziness - Nervousness -Nausea -Cardiovascular irregularities (e.g. HTN) |
Decongestants
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-Sedation
-Fatigue -Dizziness-Blurred vision -Incoordination -GI distress (nausea/ vomiting) -Dry mouth -Constipation -Confusion |
Antihistamines
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-Tachycardia
-Nervousness -Restlessness -Tremor |
Beta 2 Agonists
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-Osteoporosis
-Skin break down -Muscle wasting -Cataracts/ glaucoma -Hyperglycemia -HTN |
Glucocorticoids (Respiratory)
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-Dry mouth
-Blurred vision -Constipation -Urinary retention -Tachycardia -Confusion |
Anticholinergic
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-Hepatic impairment (rare)
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Leukotriene Inhibitors
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-Acid rebound
-Ion absorption in people with bad kidneys -Constipation |
Antacids (Calcium and Aluminum)
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-Acid rebound
-Ion absorption in people with bad kidneys -Diarrhea |
Antacids (Magnesium)
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-Thrombocytopenia (rare)
-Headache -Transient GI problems -Acid rebound -Tolerance -Generally well tolerated |
H2 Blockers
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Rebound gastric acid secretion
-Gastric polyps and GI tumors (possibly) -Well tolerated |
Proton Pump Inhibitors
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-Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort -Constipation |
Antidiarrheal (Loperamide)
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-Turns stool tarry black
-Careful in aspirin sensitivity or allergy |
Antidiarrheal (Bismuth)
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-Nausea
-Cramps -Lower GI irritation (e.g. spastic colitis) -Dehydration -Acid/ base imbalance |
Laxatives
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-Adrenocortical suppression
-Drug-induced Cushing Syndrome -Bone, ligament, tendon, skin, and muscle wasting -Peptic ulcers -Glaucoma -Mood changes -Hypertension -Altered glucose metabolism |
Glucocorticoid (Adrenocorticosteroid)
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-Hypertension
-Peripheral edema -Weight gain -Hypokalemia |
Mineralocorticoid (Fludrocortisone)
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-Hyperkalemia
-Interfere with endogenous sex hormone function -GI disturbance -CNS effects (drowsiness, lethargy, confusion, headache) |
Mineralocorticoid Antagonist (Spironolactone, Eplerenone)
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-Skin rash
-Itching -Aplastic anemia or agranulocytosis (rare) -Prolonged use→ hypothyroidism symptoms |
Hyperthyroidism Drugs
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-Overdosage leading to hyperthyroidism symptoms
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Hypothyroidism Drugs
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-Constipation
-Hypercalcemia (life threatening) |
Bone Homeostasis (Calcium)
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-Toxicity if taken in excess
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Bone Homeostasis (Vitamin D)
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-GI disturbances
-Esophagus irritation (patients should sit upright) -Osteonecrosis of the jaw |
Bone Homeostasis (Biphosphonates)
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-Redness if injected
-GI disturbances -Loss of appetite -Flushing or redness in head, hands and feet |
Bone Homeostasis (Calcitonin)
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-May kill you
-Increased risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers |
Bone Homeostasis (Estrogen)
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-Allergic reaction (animal sources)
-Hypoglycemia |
Diabetes (Various Insulin Preps)
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-Hypoglycemia
-GI disturbances may occur |
Diabetes (Sulfonylureas)
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-GI disturbances
-Lactic acidosis (rare but life threatening- often in renal insufficient patients) -Smells/ tastes bad |
Diabetes (Metformin)
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-GI disturbances
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Diabetes (Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
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-Headache
-Dizziness -Weakness -Back pain -Hepatic toxicity (rare) -Increased edema -Rosiglitazone not marketed because of increased heart failure and death |
Diabetes (Thiazolidinediones)
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-Hypoglycemia
-Bronchitis -UTRI -Joint and back pain -GI disturbances -Headache |
Diabetes (Benzoic Acid Derivative)
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