side effects Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the side effect associated with Hydralazine?
Tachycardia
Hydralazine can cause an increase in heart rate.
What is a common side effect of Salbutamol?
Tachycardia
Salbutamol is a bronchodilator that can lead to increased heart rate.
What condition does Nitroglycerine primarily treat?
Angina
Nitroglycerine is used to relieve angina pectoris.
What is the effect of Propranolol?
Bradycardia
Propranolol is a beta-blocker that slows down the heart rate.
Which drug can be used to treat bradycardia?
Atropine
Atropine is commonly used to increase heart rate in bradycardia.
What side effect is associated with Morphine?
Miosis
Morphine can cause constriction of the pupils.
What is a common side effect of Alpha blockers?
Constipation
Alpha blockers can lead to gastrointestinal issues, including constipation.
What is a side effect of Insulin?
Hypoglycemia
Insulin can cause a decrease in blood sugar levels.
What condition can Thiazide diuretics cause?
Hypokalemia
Thiazides can lead to low potassium levels in the blood.
What is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Persistent cough
ACE inhibitors can cause a dry cough as a side effect.
What is a side effect of Metformin?
Metallic taste
Patients may experience a metallic taste while taking Metformin.
What is a known side effect of Ciprofloxacin?
Phototoxicity
Ciprofloxacin can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
What side effect is associated with Cyclosporin?
Hirsutism
Cyclosporin can lead to excessive hair growth in women.
What is a serious side effect of Clozapine?
Agranulocytosis
Clozapine can cause a dangerous drop in white blood cell count.
What is a common side effect of Methotrexate (MTX)?
Alopecia
Methotrexate can lead to hair loss.
What side effect is associated with Theophylline?
Insomnia
Theophylline can cause difficulty sleeping.
What effect does Cocaine have on the pupils?
Mydriasis
Cocaine can cause dilation of the pupils.
What is the effect of Norepinephrine (NE) on tissues?
Ischemia
Norepinephrine can lead to reduced blood flow and tissue hypoxia.
What condition can Quinidine cause?
Cinchonism
Quinidine can lead to symptoms such as tinnitus and headache.