Noteworthy reactions/side effects

Question 1

Vancomycin/ vancocin

Answer 1

Red man syndrome with too fast admin of IV

Oral use only for pseudomembranous colitis

Question 2

Rifampicin/ rifampin

Answer 2

Turns urine & tears orange/red

Question 3

Mupirocin/ bactroban

Answer 3

indicated as a topical

treatment for bacterial skin infections, suchas impetigo, boils, and folliculitis.

Question 4

Hydralazine

Answer 4

Lupus like reaction

Question 5

Minoxidil

Answer 5

Hirsutism

Question 6

β-blockers

Answer 6

Hyperglycemia

Question 7

ACE inhibitors

Answer 7

Cough

Angioedema

Question 8

Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprime

Answer 8

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Question 9

Quinidine/ quinidex

Answer 9

Torsade de points- ventricular tachycardia

Cinchonism- blurred vision, tinnitus, n/v, HA, disorientation, psychotic state

Question 10

Amiodarone

Answer 10

May turn skin blue

High iodine content- bad for thyroid

Question 11

Tetracycline

Answer 11

Accumulates in teeth & bones

Question 12

Ciprofloxin

Answer 12

Ca accumulates in tendons = rupture

Question 13

Phenazopyridine/ pyridium

Answer 13

Color change in urine and tears, will stain contact lenses