Drugs Side Effects

Question 1

Q. Name 4 drug in which the ptn is advised to avoid sun exposure if he/she is taking any of them?

Answer 1

Sulfonamides / piroxicam / Hydrochlorothiazide / chlorpromazine

Question 2

Q.name 3 side effects of Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole?

Answer 2

Stevens-Johnson syndrome / rash / hepatitis .

Question 3

Q. Porphyria cutanea tarda exacerbation is caused by which medication?

Answer 3

Phenobarbital

Question 4

Q. What are the side effects of dianette oral contraceptive?

Answer 4

Is ass. With benign intracranial hypertension ( frontal headache, Visual disturbance, central retinal vein pulsation is absent )

Question 5

Q. Pink-red ring lesion with pale center & erythematous lesion of the eyes and mouth = erythema multiform. Is a side effect of what substance/drugs? 5

Answer 5

Sulfa drugs, phenytoin, barbiturates, penicillin, allopurinol, infection