PHRM3101 Drug Knowledge - Adverse Effects

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Generally well tolerated. Diarrhoea, nausea, immunologic reactions (eg rash).

(Di/Flu)cloxacillin

Generally well tolerated. Diarrhoea, nausea, immunologic reactions (eg rash).

Amoxicillin

Generally well tolerated. Diarrhoea, nausea, immunologic reactions (eg rash).

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

Generally well tolerated. Diarrhoea, nausea, immunologic reactions (eg rash).

Cefalexin

Diarrhoea, nausea, headache, dizziness, superinfection.

Ciprofloxacin

Rash, itch, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Clarithromycin

Taste disturbance, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and cramps.

Doxycycline

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, photosensitivity, tooth discolouration.

Metronidazole

Metallic taste, nausea, anorexia, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Trimethoprim

Fever, itch, rash, nausea, vomiting, hyperkalaemia.

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Fever, itch, rash, nausea, vomiting, hyperkalaemia, hypersensitivity.

Mupirocin (topical)

Localised skin reactions, including itch, burning, erythema, stinging, dryness.