taxidromes Flashcards
(12 cards)
What syndrome is associated with aspirin use in children and teenagers?
Reye syndrome
Reye syndrome is a serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, often linked to aspirin use in young patients.
Which drug is associated with a lupus-like syndrome?
Hydralazine, Isoniazid, Procainamide
These medications can induce symptoms resembling systemic lupus erythematosus.
What syndrome is associated with Capecitabine?
Hand-foot syndrome
Hand-foot syndrome involves pain, redness, and swelling on the palms and soles.
Which syndrome is linked to the use of Chloramphenicol?
Gray baby syndrome
This syndrome occurs in newborns exposed to chloramphenicol, leading to serious side effects.
What syndrome is associated with Amiodarone?
Gray-Blue man syndrome
This condition results in a bluish-gray discoloration of the skin due to amiodarone use.
Which syndrome is caused by vancomycin?
Red man syndrome
Red man syndrome is characterized by flushing and rash, particularly on the upper body.
What drug is associated with Brown-pink skin discoloration?
Clofazimine
Clofazimine is used to treat leprosy and can cause this discoloration of the skin.
What syndrome is linked to the use of phenytoin?
Purple Gloves syndrome
This syndrome is characterized by purple discoloration of the hands due to extravasation of phenytoin.
Which syndrome is associated with warfarin?
Purple Toe syndrome
This condition involves purple discoloration of the toes due to microembolization.
What visual impairment is caused by Ethambutol?
Red-green color blindness
Ethambutol can affect color vision, particularly red and green perception.
What visual disturbance is associated with Digoxin?
Yellow/green vision
Digoxin toxicity can lead to changes in color vision, often described as yellow or green tints.
What syndrome is linked to Sodium aurothiomalate?
Yellow nail syndrome
This syndrome includes yellow discoloration of the nails, often related to gold therapy.
