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Cyclosporine
Predisposes patients to viral infection and lymphoma; NEPHROTOXIC (prevent with mannitol diuresis)
Tacrolimus (FK506)
Significant NEPHROTOXICITY, peripheral neuropathy, HTN, pleural effusion, hyperglycemia
Azathioprine
Bone marrow suppression. Metabolized by xanthine oxidase. Therefore, toxicity increased by allopurinol
Muromonab-CD3 (OKT3)
cytokine release syndrome, hypersensitivity
Sirolimus
hyperlipidemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
Heparin
Bleeding, Heparin induced thrombocytopenia, osteoporosis, drug interactions. Use PROTAMINE SULFATE for heparin reversal
LMW heparin
not easily reversible
Warfarin
bleeding, teratogen, skin/tissue necrosis, drug interactions. FFP AND VITAMIN K for acute overdose
Streptokinase Urokinase tPA(alteplase) anistreplase
bleeding. CI in patients with active bleeding, recent surgery, or severe HTN. Treat toxicity with AMINOCAPROIC ACID
Aspirin
gastric ulcers, bleeding, hyperventilation (metabolic acidosis), Reye's syndrome, tinnitus
Clopidogrel Ticlopidine
neutropenia (ticlopidine)
Abciximab
bleeding, thrombocytopenia
Methotrexate
MYELOSUPRESSION (reversible with LEUCOVORTIN). Fatty change in liver, mucositis, teratogen
5-Flurouracil (5-FU)
MYELOSUPRESSION. Not reversible with leucovorin. Photosensitivity. Overdose rescue with THYMIDINE.
6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP)
Bone marrow, GI, liver toxic. Metabolized by xanthine oxidase - thus toxicity increased with allopurinol
6-thioguanine (6-TG)
bone marrow depression, liver. Can be given with allopurinol
Cytarabine
leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblasic anemia
Dactinomycin (Actinomycin D)
myelosupression
doxorubicin (adriamycin) daunorubicin
CARDIOTOXICITY, myelosupression, alopecia.
Bleomycin
PULMONARY FIBROSIS, skin changes, minimal myelosupression
Etoposide Teniposide
myelosupression, GI irritation, alopecia
Cyclophosphamide ifosphamide
HEMORRHAGIC CYSTITIS (partially prevented with MESNA). myelosupression
Nitrosoureas - Carmustine Lomustine Semustine Streptozocin
CNS toxicity (dizziness, ataxia)
Busulfan
PULMONARY FIBROSIS, hyperpigmentation
Vincristine Vinblastine
Vincristine - neurotoxicity, paralytic ileus Vinblastine - Bone marrow suppression.
Paclitaxel
myelosuppression, hypersensitivity
Cisplatin Carboplatin
Nephrotoxicity (prevent by pretreatment with AMIFOSTINE), acoustic nerve damage
Hydroxyurea
Bone marrow suppression, GI upset
Tamoxifen Raloxifene
Tamoxifen increases risk of endometrial cancer. Raloxifene does not because it is an endometrial antagonist
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
cardiotoxicity
Imatinib (Gleevec)
fluid retention
Pilocarpine
Resistant to AChE
Atropine
increased body temp, tachycardia, dry mouth and skin, cycloplegia, constipation, disorientation
Hexamethonium
orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, sexual dysfunction
Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible); Phentolamine (reversible)
orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
Prazosin Terazosin Doxazosin
1st dose orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache
Mirtazapine
sedation, increased cholesterol and appetite
Diuretics, ACEi, ARBs, B-Blockers, Potassium Sparing Diuretics
B-Blockers are contraindicated in decompensated CHF
ACEi/ARBs, Calcium Channel Blockers, diuretics, B-Blockers, a-Blockers
ACEi are protective against diabetic nephropathy
Hydralazine
Compensatory tachycardia (CI in angina/CAD), fluid retention, nausea, headache, angina. LUPUS-like syndrome
Minoxidil
hypertrichosis, pericardial effusion, reflex tachycardia, angina, salt retention
Nifedipine Verapamil Diltiazem
Cardiac depression, AV block, peripheral edema, flushing, dizziness, and constipation
Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate
reflex tach, hypOtension, flushing, headache, "Monday disease" (Development of tolerance for the vasodilating action during the work week and loss of tolerance over the weekend, resulting in tachycardia, dizziness, and headache on reexposure
Diazoxide
Hyperglycemia (reduces insulin release)
Nitrates, B-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers
Pindolol and acebutolol (partial B-agonists) are contraindicated in angina. Read about antianginals in FA
Digoxin
Cholinergic - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blurry yellow vision. ECG shows increased PR interval, decreased QT interval. T-wave inversion, arrhythmia, HYPERKALEMIA. Toxicity worsened by renal failure (decreased excretion), hypokalemia, quinidine. Treat toxicity by normalizing K, lidocaine, cardiac pacer, anti-dig Fab fragments and Mg.
Quinidine Procainamide Disopyramide
Torsades de pointes. Quinidine causes cinchonism (headache, tinnitus, thrombocytopenia). Procainamide causes reversible LUPUS-like syndrome.
Lidocaine Mexilitine Tocainide Phenytoin
Local anesthetic. CNS stimulation/depression. Cardiovascular depression
Flecainide Encainide Propafenone
Proarrythmic, especially post-MI contraindicated. Significantly prolongs refractory period in AV node
Propranolol Esmolol Metoprolol Atenolol Timolol
Impotence, exacerbation of asthma, cardiovascular effects (bradycardia, AV block, CHF), CNS effects (sedation, sleep alterations). Masks signs of hypOglycemia. Treat overdose with GLUCAGON. Metoprolol may cause dyslipidemia
Sotalol Ibutilide Bretylium Dofetilide Amiodarone
Sotalol - B-Blocker and torsades. Ibutilide - torsades. Bretylium - new arrhythmias, hypOtension. Amiodarone - pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, hypo/hyperthyroidism, corneal deposits, skin deposits, photodermatitis, neurologic effects, constipation, bradycardia, heart block, CHF.
Verapamil Diltiazem
Constipation, flushing, edema, CHF, AV block, sinus node depression
Adenosine
Flushing, hypOtension, chest pain. Effects blocked by theophylline
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Atorvastatin Rosuvastatin
hepatoxicity, rhabdomyolysis
Niacin
flushing (decreased by aspirin or long-term use), hyperglycemia (acanthosis nigricans), hyperuricemia (exacerbates gout)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevelam
GI discomfort, decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; cholesterol gallstones
Ezetimibe
Rare increase in LFTs
Gemfibrozil Clofibrate Bezafibrate Fenofibrate
myositis, hepatotoxic, cholesterol gallstones
Cimetidine Ranitidine Famotidine Nizatidine
Cimetidine inhibits P-450. It also has antiandrogenic effects (prolactin release, gynecomastia, impotence, and decreased libido in males). It can cross BBB and placenta. Cimetidine and ranitidine can decrease renal excretion of creatinine. Other H2 blockers are relatively free of these effects
Bismuth Sucralafate
Part of the treatment for H. Pylori ulcer: Metronidazole, Amoxicillin or Tetracycline, and Bismuth
Misoprostol
Diarrhea. CI in women of child-bearing age
Pirenzepine Proprantheline
Tachycardia, dry mouth, difficulty focusing eyes
Aluminum OH
HypOkalemia, constipation, hypophosphatemia, proximal muscle weakness, osteodystrophy, seizures
Magnesium OH
hypOkalemia, diarrhea, hyporeflexia, hypOtension, cardiac arrest
Calcium Carbonate
hypOkalemia, hypercacemia, rebound acid increase
Infliximab
Respiratory infection (including reactivation of TB), fever, hypOtension
Sulfasalazine
Malaise, nausea, sulfonamide toxicity, reversible oligospermia
Ondasetron
Headache, constipation
Metoclopramide
Increase parkinsonian effects, restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, depression, nausea, diarrhea. Drug interaction with digoxin and diabetic agents. CI in patients with small bowel obstruction
Lispro (SA) Aspart (SA) Regular (SA) NPH (IA) Glargine (LA) Detemir (LA)
hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity rxn
Tolbutamide Chlorpropamide
Disulfiram-like effects
Glyburide Glimepiride Glipizide
hypoglycemia
Metformin
lactic acidosis (contraindicated in renal failure)
Pioglitazone Rosiglitazone
weight gain, edema, hepatotoxic, CV toxicity
Acarbose Miglitol
GI disturbances
Pramlintide
hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea
Exenatide
nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis
Orlistat
steatorrhea, GI discomfort, reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, headache
Sibutramine
HTN, tachycardia
Propylthiouracil
skin rash, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
Methimazole
skin rash, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
Levothyroxine Triiodothyronine
tachycardia, heat intolerance, tremors, arrhythmias
Demeclocycline
nephrogenic DI; photosensitivity, abnormalities of bone and teeth (in the tetracycline family)
Hydrocortisone Prednisone Triamcinolone Dexamethasone Beclomethasone
Iatrogenic Cushing's, diabetes (if chronic)
Aspirin
gastric upset. Chronic use can lead to acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, and upper GI bleeding. Reye's syndrome in children with viral infection
Ibuprofen Naproxen Indomethacin Ketorolac
Renal damage, fluid retention, aplastic anemia, GI distress, ulcers
Celecoxib
increased risk of thrombosis. Sulfa allergy. Less toxicity to GI mucosa (lower incidence of ulcers, bleeding than NSAIDs.
Acetaminophen
overdose produces hepatic necrosis. Acetominophen metabolite depletes glutathione and forms toxic tissue adducts in liver. N-acetylcysteine is antidote - it regenerates glutathione
Etidronate Pamidronate Alendronate Risedronate
corrosive esophagitis, nausea, diarrhea. Be sure to put patient on calcium and vit D
Colchicine
GI side effects, especially if given orally.
Allopurinol
increases concentration of azathioprine and 6-MP due to their metabolism by xanthine oxidase
Infliximab
predisposes to infections (reactivation of latent TB)
Epinephrine
mydriasis, stinging. Contraindicated in closed-angle glaucoma
Brimonidine
no pupillary or vision changes
Timolol Betaxolol Carteolol
no pupillary or vision changes
acetazolamide
no pupillary or vision changes
Pilocarpine Carbachol
miosis, cyclospasm
Physostigmine Echothophate
miosis, cyclospasm
Latanoprost
darkens color of iris
Morphine Fentanyl Codeine Heroin Methadone Meperidine
Addiction, respiratory depression, constipation, miosis, additive CNS depression with other drugs. Tolerance does not develop to miosis and constipation. Treat toxicity with naloxone or naltrexone.
Dextromorphan
Same
Loperamide Diphenoxylate
Same
Butorphanol
Less respiratory depression than full agonist. Will cause withdrawal symptoms if on full agonist
Tramadol
Similar to opioids. Decreases seizure threshold
Phenytoin
nystagmus, ataxia, diplopia, sedation, induction of CYP450. Gingival hyperplasia in children, peripheral neuropathy, hirsutism, megaloblastic anemia (decrease folate absorption). Teratogen. Lupus-like syndrome
Carbamazepine
diplopia, ataxia, blood dyscrasias (aplastic, agranulocytosis), liver toxicity, teratogen, SIADH, induction of CYP450. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Lamotrigine
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Gabapentin
Sedation, ataxia
Topiramate
Sedation, mental dulling, kidney stones, weight loss
Phenobarbital Pentobarbital Thiopental Secobarbital
Dependence, additive CNS depression with alcohol, respiratory or cardiovascular depression, induction of CYP450. Treat overdose with symptom management (assist respiration, BP)
Diazepam Lorazepam Chlordiazepoxide Midazolam Alprazolam Triazolam Temezepam Oxazepam
Dependence, additive CNS depression effects with alcohol,. Less risk of respiratory depression and coma than with barbituates
Valproic Acid
GI distress, rare but fatal hepatotoxicity, neural tube defects (spina bifida), tremor, weight gain. Contraindicated in pregnancy).
Ethosuximide
Gi distress, fatigue, headache, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson
Halothane Enflurane Isoflurane Sevoflurane Methoxyflurane Nitrous Oxide
Halothane - hepatotoxicity. Methoxyflurane - nephrotoxicity. Enflurane - proconvulsant. Nitrous oxide - expansion of trapped gas. Malignant hyperthermia
Thiopental
Postoperative nausea
Midazolam
Severe postoperative respiratory depression, decreased BP, and amnesia. Treat overdose with flumazenil
Ketamine
Disorientation, hallucination, and bad dreams.
Morphine Fentanyl
Propofol
Less postoperative nausea than thiopental. Michael Jackson
Procaine Cocaine Tetracaine Lidocaine Mepivacaine Bupivacaine
CNS excitation, severe cardiovascular toxicity (bupivicaine), arrhythymias (cocaine), HTN, hypOtension
Succinylcholine
Hypercalcemia, Hyperkalemia. Phase I prolonged depolarization - no antidote, cholinesterase inhibitors potentiate block. Phase II (repolarized but blocked). Antidote consists of cholinesterase inhibitors (neostigmine)
Tubocurarine Atracurium Mivacurium Pancuronium Vecuronium Rocuronium
Blockade reversed with neostigmine, edrophonium, and other cholinesterase inhibitors
Dantrolene
Amantadine
ataxia
L-dopa/carbidopa
Arrhythmias from peripheral conversion to dopamine. Long-term use can lead to dyskinesia following administration. Carbidopa is given with L-dopa because it is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor that helps to increase the bioavailablity of L-dopa in the brain and also helps to limit peripheral side effects
Selegiline
enhances adverse effects of L-dopa
Memantine
dizziness, confusion, hallucinations
Donepozil Galantamine Rivastigmine
nausea, dizziness, insomnia
Sumatriptan
Coronary vasospasm (contraindicated in patients with CAD or Prinzmetal's angina), mild tingling
Haloperidol Trifluoperazine Fluphenazine Thioridazine Chlorpromazine
lipid soluble. EPS side effects (dystonia, akinesia, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia). Hyperprolactinemia leading to galactorrhea due to dopamine inhibition. Muscarinic blockade (dry mouth, constipation). Alpha1 blockade (hypotension). Histamine blockade (sedation). NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME (treat with dantrolene, bromocriptine).
Olanzapine Clozapine Quetiapine Risperidone Aripiprazole Ziprasidone
Fewer EPS and anticholinergic side effects than typical antipsychotics. Olanzapine, Clozapine may cause weight gain. Clozapine may cause agranulocytosis.
Lithium
tremor, sedation, edema, heart block, hypOthyroidism, polyuria (ADH antagonist), teratogen. Narrow therapeutic window
Buspirone
Does not cause sedation, addiction, or tolerance. Does not interact with alcohol.
Imipramine Amitriptyline Despiramine Nortriptyline Clomimpramine Doxepin Amoxapine
Sedation, alpha-blocking effects, anticholinergic effects. Amitriptiline (3rd gen) has more anticholinergic effects than does Nortriptyline (2nd gen). For this reason, nortriptyline used in elderly to prevent confusion and hallucinations. Despiramine is the least sedating and has the lowest seizure threshold. All may cause convulsions, coma, arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and hyperpyrexia. Treat CV toxicity with NaHCO3
Fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline Citalopram
Fewer than TCAs. GI distress, sexual dysfuntion. Serotonin syndrome with any drug that increases serotonin (ex. MAOi). Syndrome includes hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, cardiovascular collapse, flushing, diarrhea, seizures. Treat with cyproheptadine (5-HT2 receptor antagonist).
Venlafaxine Duloxetine
Increased BP most common. Also stimulant effects, sedation, nausea
Phenelzine Tranylcypromine Isocarboxazid Selegiline (selective for MAO-B)
hypertensive crisis with B-agonists and tyramine ingestion (avoid wine and cheese). CNS stimulation. Contraindicated with SSRI or meperidine (to prevent serotonin syndrome)
Bupropion
Tachycardia, Insomnia, headache. NO sexual side effects. Seizure in bulimic patients
Mirtazapine
sedation, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth
Maprotiline
sedation, orthostatic hypotension
Trazodone
sedation, nausea, postural hypotension, PRIAPISM
Mannitol
pulmonary edema, dehydration. Contraindicated in anuria, CHF
Acetazolamide
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, neuropathy, NH3 toxicity, sulfa allergy
Furosemide
ototoxicity, hypokalemia, dehydration, sulfa allergy, interstitial nephritis, gout
Ethacrynic acid
similar to furosemide. Can be used in hyperuremia and acute gout. However, it is not used to treat gout.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, and hypercalcemia. Sulfa allergy
Spironolactone Eplerenone
Hyperkalemia (may lead to arrhythmias, endocrine effects with aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone causes gynecomastia)
Triamterene Amiloride
hyperkalemia
Captopril Enalapril Lisinopril
Cough, angioedema, proteinuria, taste changes, hypOtension, pregnancy problems (fetal renal damage), rash, increased renin, hyperkalemia. Avoid with bilateral renal artery stenosis because ACE inhibitors significantly decrease GFR by preventing constriction of efferent arterioles
Leuprolide
antiandrogen, nausea vomiting
Testosterone
Masculinization in females; reduces intratesticular testosterone in males by inhibiting release of LH (via negative feedback), leading to gonadal atrophy. Premature closure of epiphyseal plates. Increases LDL and decreases HDL
Ketoconazole
gynecomastia and amenorrhea
Spironolactone
gynecomastia and amenorrhea
Ethinyl estradiol DES Mestranol
increased risk of endometrial cancer, bleeding in postmenopausal women, clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina in females exposed to DES in utero, increased risk of thrombi. Contraindicated in ER-positive breast cancer, history of DVTs.
Clomiphene
hot flashes, ovarian enlargement, multiple simultaneous pregnancies, visual disturbances
Estrogen Progesterone
Unopposed estrogen replacement therapy increases the risk of endometrial cancer so progesterone is added. Possible increase in CV risk
mifepristone (RU-486)
heavy bleeding, GI effects (nausea, vomiting, anorexia), abdominal pain
Sildenafil Vardenafil
headache, flushing, dyspepsia, impaired blue-green color vision. Risk of life threatening hypOtension in patients taking nitrates
Diphenhydramine Dimenhydrinate Chlorpheniramine
sedation, anti-muscarinic, anti-alpha adrenergic
Loratidine Fexofenadine Desloratadine Cetirizine
less sedating than 1st gen because of decreased entry into CNS
Guaifenesin
does not supress cough reflex
Isoproterenol
tachycardia (B1)
Salmeterol
tremor, arrhythmia
Theophylline
narrow therapeutic index, cardiotoxic, neurotoxic, metabolized by P450. Blocks action of adenosine
Cromolyn
rare toxicity