Drug Cards 1-75 Adverse Effects

hydrocodone bitartrate with APAP

dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, nausea, vomiting

simvastatin

constipation (2.3%), muscle pain (rare), dyspepsia (1.1%)

metformin hydrochloride

decreased B12 absorption, lactic acidosis (unexplained hyperventilation, myalgia, malaise, unusal somnolence), diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, anorexia, bloating, unpleasant metallic taste; adverse GI effects are transient and disappear once PT is stabilized

atorvastatin calcium

constipation, diarrhea, flatulence (~2%); contact physician in myopathy symptoms occur (muscle pain, tenderness, especially if with fever or malaise)

amlodipine besylate

edema, flushing, headache, fatigue, and abdominal pain

albuterol sulfate

N/V, nervousness, HA, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, HTN, tachycardia, palpitations

levothyroxine sodium

rare except in overdose; overdosage can result in hypermetabolic states - fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, fluid loss, tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia

omeprazole

rare, but may include back pain, cough, constipation, rash, and dizziness

gabapentin

somnolence (19%), dizziness (17%), ataxia (12%), fatigue (11%), nystagmus (8%), tremor (7%), diplopia (6%), rhinitis and blurred vision (4%); uncommon/rare effects include elevated creatine kinase and rhabdomyolysis

lisinopril

dizziness (6%), HA (5%), fatigue (3%), cough (3%), diarrhea (3%)

furosemide

dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth, hearing loss, N/V, weakness, muscle cramps, paresthesia, anemia, photosensitivity, purpura, rash, and hyperglycemia

alprazolam

drowsiness and hypotension

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

dry mouth, muscle cramps, N/V, anemia, weakness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, anorexia, GI distress including diarrhea and constipation, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity, rash, and transient blurred vision

potassium chloride (oral)

diarrhea, N/V, and abdominal discomfort; hypokalemia can cause muscle weakness, leg cramps, and irregular heart beats

citalopram hydrobromide

nausea (21%), dry mouth (20%), somnolence (18%), insomnia (15%), diarrhea (8%), ejaculation disorder (6%), impotence (3%)

fluticasone propionate (nasal)

nasal burning, epistaxis, blood in nasal mucus, pharyngitis, nasal irritation, and HA

azithromycin dihydrate

DIARRHEA (4.3%), N (3.9%)/V (1.4%), abdominal pain (2.7%); IV therapy may cause pain at injection site (6.5%) and local inflammation (3.1%)

losartan potassium

upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, dizziness, nasal congestion, cough; rare cases of rhabdomyolysis

metoprolol succinate

dizziness or fatigue (10%), depression (5%), SOB or bradycardia (3%), pruritus (5%), and diarrhea (5%)

metoprolol tartrate

dizziness, fatigue, depression, SOB, diarrhea, and bradycardia

clopidogrel bisulfate

upper respiratory tract infection, chest pain, HA, flu-like symptoms, arthralgia, dizziness, back pain, abdominal pain, purpura, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dyspnea, rhinitis, rash, HTN, edema, bronchitis, coughing, UTI, pruritus, depression, nausea, epistaxis, and fatigue

meloxicam

most frequent are gastrointestinal in nature and include abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, and nausea

zolpidem tartrate

HA, drowsiness, and nausea; dry mouth, allergy, back pain, influenza-like symptoms, palpitation, dizziness, lethargy, drugged feeling, depression, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, myalgia, arthralgia, URI, sinusitis, pharyngitis, rash, UTI

trazadone hydrochloride

drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, HA, PRIAPISM, nausea, vomiting

pantoprazole sodium

rare, but include diarrhea, HA, flatulence, and rash

prednisone

blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, Cushing's syndrome, increased susceptibility to infections, osteoporosis, vertebral compression, various behavioral disturbances, peptic ulceration, myopathy, suppression of growth in children, and signs of adrenal suppression

montelukast sodium

closely resemble those found with placebo and include HA, flu, cough, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dizziness; rare cases of psychiatric disorders including agitation, aggressive behavior, abnormal dreams, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

amoxicillin trihydrate

N/V, diarrhea, hives, itching, rash

tramadol hydrochloride

dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation, HA, somnolence, vomiting, pruritus, CNS stimulation, asthenia, sweating, dyspepsia, dry mouth, diarrhea

sertraline hydrochloride

nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, tremor, dizziness, insomnia, sweating, dry mouth, or male sexual dysfunction (ejaculatory delay)