anti-depressants
what is an anti-depressant
Antidepressants are prescription medications designed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions by balancing neurotransmitters (like serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain
what is an antibiotic
Antibiotics are powerful medications that treat bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping them from multiplying
what is an antihypertensive
Antihypertensives are a class of medications designed to prevent, treat, or control high blood pressure (hypertension) by reducing it to safer levels
what is a controlled substance
A strong addictive form of medicine that treats moderate to severe pain
what type anti-depressants are there
SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and MAOIs.
what type of antibiotics are there
penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides
what type of antihypertensives are there
Thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
what types of controlled substances are there
opioids, narcotics, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis.
what is a common side effect of an anti-depressant
nausea, weight gain, sleep changes (drowsiness or insomnia), sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, and dizziness
what is a common side effect of antibiotics
Common side effects of antibiotics include gastrointestinal issues (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain), rashes, dizziness, and yeast infections
what is a common side effect of antihypertensives
Common side effects of antihypertensives include dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, headache, and a dry, persistent cough
what is a common side effect of controlled substances
drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, and impaired cognitive function.
what is a serious adverse affect for anti-depressants
serotonin syndrome (fever, seizures, confusion), suicidal thoughts (especially in adults under 24), severe internal bleeding, heart rhythm issues (QT prolongation), and severe allergic reactions
what is a serious adverse affect from antibiotics
severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), C. difficile infection causing severe diarrhea and colon damage, tendon ruptures (linked to fluoroquinolones), liver toxicity, and kidney failure
what is a serious adverse affect from antihypertensives
seizures, severe low blood pressure, constipation, respiratory depression
what is a serious adverse affect from controlled substances
a life-threatening, disabling, or fatal reaction, including respiratory depression, coma, addiction (substance use disorder), severe withdrawal, or heart attack
what should you NOT take with anti-depressants
Blood thinners, NSAIDs like ibuprofen Other antidepressants, riptan medications, Dextromethorphan, Pain medications
what should you NOT take with antibiotics
When taking antibiotics, avoid consuming dairy products, calcium-fortified foods, grapefruit, and high-acid foods
what should you NOT take with antihypertensives
opioid analgesics, other antihypertensives, anti-depressants
what should you NOT take with controlled substances
Alcohol, opiods, Benzodiazepines/Sedatives,