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Antituberculosis Agents

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  1. hepatotoxicity
  2. jaundice
  3. increase LFTs
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metronidazole

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carcinogenic in lab animal

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Flouroquinolones

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  1. tendon rupture = report joint pain/weakness)

2. myasthenia gravis

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zidovudine

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  1. fatal lactic acidosis

2. hepatomegaly

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aminoglycosides

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  1. neurotoxicity (tinnitus, ototoxicity)
  2. neuromuscular blockade (resp. paralysis)
  3. nephrotoxic (check BUN/Creatinine)
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amphotericin B

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Don’t use nonlipid form if you don’t have to

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Doxorubicin

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  1. severe myselosuppression

2. cardiotoxicity = give dexrazoxane & monitor ECG changes

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Vincristine

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  1. myelosuppression

2. cold packs

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Tamoxifen

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  1. additional CA risk
  2. thromboembolic disease = blood clots
  3. endometrial cancer
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Methotrexate

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  1. NSAIDS
  2. myelosuppression
  3. hepatotoxic
  4. pulm. toxicity = listen to breath sounds
  5. dermatologic reactions = SJS
  6. Ulveritis stomatitis & diarrhea
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Epoetin alfa

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  1. cardiovascular & thrombolytic events (TIA, MI, Stroke, DVT)
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Cyclosporine

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  1. only admin. by PCP with experience with immunosuppressive therapy (ex. specialists only)
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Procainamide

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  1. lupus-like syndrome: increased ANAs

2. Blood dyscrasias - monitor CBC, discontinue at first sign

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Amniodarone

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causes pneumonia-like syndrome in lungs that may be fatal

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Beta Blockers

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Do NOT abruptly withdrawal

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Anticoagulants

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  • epidural or spinal hematoma
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Furosemide

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profound diureses = water and electrolyte imbalances

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Nitroprusside Sodium

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requires dilution prior to infusion and is not suitable for direct injection. Can cause irreversible ischemic injury and death due to significant drops in BP

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Increased risk of suicide in children, teens, and young adults

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Atypical Antidepressants

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Increased risk of suicide in children, teens, and young adults

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Lithium Carbonate

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toxicity is closely related to serum concentrations and may occur at doses close to therapeutic levels = monitor serum levels closely and maintain within narrow range

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antipsychotic

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not for dementia-related psychosis, increase risk of death

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Opioids

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schedule II with high potential for physical & psychological dependence

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Benzodiazepines

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resp. depression & arrest

Pharmacology (Spring 2019) (8 decks)

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