Medications and Risk factors Flashcards
(7 cards)
SSRIs, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, are a type of antidepressant medication
Increased risk of suicidal thoughts in children
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are a class of medications used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever
Risk of GI bleeding
Isotretinoin - treat severe, recalcitrant nodular acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments
Risk of birth defects
Fluoroquinolones are a broad-spectrum class of antibiotics used to treat certain bacterial infections
Risk of tendinitis
Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping).
Risk of sleeping related activites you may not remember
Metoclopramide is a medication used to treat certain stomach and esophageal problems.
Risk of tardivie Dyskinesia
Rosiglitazone is a medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes.
Risk of heart failure