Antihistamines Side Effects
decreased permeability of vasculature
NSAIDS Side Effects
GIT disturbances, skin reactions, renal effects, bone marrow deficits, resp disorders, increased bleeding time
Antipyretic Side Effects
reduces body temp
corticosteroids Side Effects
airway smooth muscle relaxation, cushings syndrome, adrenal and growth suppression, altered deposition of fat, skin, hair, ocular changes, infections
DMARDS Side Effects
nausea, ulcers
Opioids Side Effects
constipation, N+V, dizziness, drowsiness, dependence, respiratory depression, itching, reduced alcohol tolerance, pin point pupils
Narcotic Antagonists Side Effects
immediate withdrawal, agitation
General anaesthetics Side Effects
CNS depression
Local anaesthetics Side Effects
IV can cause problems because you dont want it in the bloodstream, lightheaded, tinnitus, double vision
Benzodiazepines Side Effects
sedation, loss of coordination, CNS and resp depression, drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, tolerance
Baribiturates Side Effects
sedation, loss of coordination, CNS and resp depression, drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, tolerance
Z drugs Side Effects
sleep walking and bizarre activities whilst sleeping
B antagonists Side Effects
bronchoconstriction, bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, depression, dizziness, headache, flushing, n+v, constipation
TCAs Side Effects
blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, narrow angle glaucoma, postural hypotension, dizziness, relfex tachycardia, sedation
SSRIs Side Effects
loss of appetite and sleep, weight loss, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, suicidal thoughts, emesis, N+V sexual dysfunction, urinary retention
SNRIs Side Effects
loss of appetite, sleep and weight, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, suicidal thoughts, emesis, N+V, urinary retention
MOA inhibitors Side Effects
nausea, increased sweating, loss of libido, dry mouth, serotonin toxicity
Dopamine Blockers - typical Side Effects
orthostatic hypotension, sedation, anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth, ANS dysfunction
extrapyrimidal reactions, phototoxic skin reaction, weight gain, endocrine effects
Poor compliance due to large amount of side effects
Dopamine Blockers - atypical Side Effects
fewer side effects than typical = greater compliance
B agonists Side Effects
muscle tremor, ANTISLUD, increase HR, conduction velocity, force of contraction, bronchial dilation
Muscarinic antagonists Side Effects
ANTISLUD, increase HR, conduction velocity, force of contraction, bronchial dilation, tachycardia, palipitations, dry mouth, dilated pupils, visual blurring, retention of urine, confusion, hot dry skin, headache, nausea, skin rash
Adrenergic Agonist (Adrenaline) Side Effects
tachycardia, hypertension, dry mouth, pupil dilation, anxiety, may increase size of MI, supreventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias
Sodium Channel blockers Side Effects
sedation, impaired memory, slurred speech, decreased coordination, confusion, dizziness, headache
A antagonist Side Effects
hypotension
Calcium channel blockers Side Effects
headache, oedema, heart failure
Loop diuretics Side Effects
electrolye disturbances, hyponatreamia, hypokalaemia, hypouricaemia, dizziness, postural hypotension
Thiazide Diuretics Side Effects
dehydration, hypokalaemia
Potassium Sparing Diuretics Side Effects
hyperkalaemia
ACE inhibtors Side Effects
headaches, diarrhea, loss of taste, weakness, nausea, dizziness, hypotension, rash, fever, joint pain
AII blockers Side Effects
hyperkalaemia, headache, tiredness, muscle pain, diarrhea, nasal congestion, dizziness
Nitrates Side Effects
dizziness, headache, tachcardia, skin flushing, bradycardia, dry mouth
Anticoagulants Side Effects
increased bleeding time
thrombolytics Side Effects
bleeding, increased intra-cerebral hemorrhage, fever, N+V, hypotension, arrythmias, facial flushing, bronchospasm, stomach pain, backache, bloody urine, constipation, dizziness, tachycardia, bradycardia
Muscle Relaxants (depolarising) Side Effects
excessive salivation, twitching, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, resp depression, cardiac arrest
Muscle relaxants (non-depolarising) Side Effects
paralysis, sedation, altered consciousness, resp depression, increased HR, CO, BP
Antiemetics Side Effects
constipation, dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision, extrapyrimidal reactions, skin rash, hypotension