Common and Severe Medication Side Effects, Adverse Effects and Allergies

Define this common side effect:

Constipation, drowsiness, and nausea

Opioids

Define this severe side effect:

Photosensitivity

Tetracyclines

Define this severe side effect:

Respiratory Depression (Can be fatal)

Opioids

Define this common side effect:

GI upset, heartburn, and mild bleeding

NSAIDs

Define this severe side effect:

Rhabdomyolysis (muscle Breakdown and Liver Damage)

Statins

Define this common side effect:

Drowsiness, dry mouth

Antihistamines

Define this severe side effect:

Severe bleeding

Warfarin

Define this common side effect:

Sexual dsfunctions, insomniam and nausea

SSRIs (Serotonin Selection Reuptake Inhibitors)

Define this severe side effect:

Pulmonary fibrosis and thyroid issues

Amiodarone

Define this common side effect:

Fatigue, cold extremities, and dizziness

Beta-blockers

Define this severe side effect:

Agranulocytosis (dangerous drop in white blood cells)

Clozapine

Define this common side effect:

Dry cough and dizziness

ACE Inhibitors

Define this severe side effect:

Lactic acidosis (rare but deadly)

Metformin

Define this common side effect:

Muscle aches, mild liver enzyme elevation

Statins

Define this severe side effect:

Angioedema (Swelling of face/throat)

ACE Inhibitors

Define this common side effect:

Frequent urination, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance

Diuretics (e.g. furosemide)

Define this severe side effect:

Hypoglycemia (Causes unconsciousness/ seizures)

Insulin/ Sulfonylureas

Define this severe side effect:

Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome (Skin sloughing)

Carbamazepine, Phenytoin

Define this severe side effect:

Torsades de pointes (Fatal arrhthmia risks)

QT-prolonging drugs

Define this hallmark allergy:

Causes Hives, rash, and anaphylaxis

Pencillin/Cephalosporins and Amoxicillin

Define this hallmark allergy:

Causes rash, fever, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Sulfa drugs

Define this hallmark allergy:

Causes hives, asthma flare, anaphylaxis (*don’t substitute ibuprofen for aspirin)

NSAIDs

Define this hallmark allergy:

Causes rash and anaphylaxis

Latex

What is anaphylaxis treated with/

Epinephrine

Define this long-term side effect:

Osteoporosis

Corticosteroid Use