Side Effects

Question 1

Octreotide (Sandostatin)

Answer 1

SE: bradycardia, cholelithiasis, biliary slugde, messing with BG, hypothyroidism

Question 2

Nadolol (Coregard)

Answer 2

DO NOT ABRUPTLY STOP
CI: sinus bradycardia

nonselective - caution with asthma and COPD

Question 3

Lactulose

Answer 3

CI: low galactose diet
SE: flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort

Question 4

Rifaximin (Xifaxan)

Answer 4

SE: peripheral edema, dizziness, acites, flatulence

Question 5

SPS

Answer 5

Sodium polystrene sulfonate
Warning: can bind to other oral medications, GI necrosis –> use ONLY in life-threatening situations!

SE: N/V, constipation or diarrhea

Question 6

Sensipar

Answer 6

Cinacalcet — works on receptor to lower Ca
SE: hypocalcemia, bone fracture, weakness, constipation

Question 7

Calcitriol

Answer 7

SE: hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia

because this increases Ca absorption!

Question 8

Renvela

Answer 8

Sevelamer Carbonate
N/V/D
***can lower cholesterol by 15-30% yay!