Medications and Risk factors Flashcards

(7 cards)

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SSRIs, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, are a type of antidepressant medication

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Increased risk of suicidal thoughts in children

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NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are a class of medications used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever

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Risk of GI bleeding

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Isotretinoin - treat severe, recalcitrant nodular acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments

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Risk of birth defects

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Fluoroquinolones are a broad-spectrum class of antibiotics used to treat certain bacterial infections

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Risk of tendinitis

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Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping).

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Risk of sleeping related activites you may not remember

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Metoclopramide is a medication used to treat certain stomach and esophageal problems.

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Risk of tardivie Dyskinesia

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Rosiglitazone is a medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes.

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Risk of heart failure

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