Common OTC DRUGS
This OTC pain reliever can cause liver damage when taken in excess
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is mainly used to relieve these two symptoms.
Pain and fever
Too much acetaminophen mainly affects this organ.
Liver
This symptom may occur if you overdose on acetaminophen.
Nausea and Vomiting
Patients should be told not to take multiple products containing this drug to avoid overdose.
acetaminophen
This anti-diarrheal drug has opioid-like effects in high doses.
Loperamide
Pseudoephedrine provides relief from this common cold symptom.
Nasal Congestion
Abuse of loperamide can lead to this potentially deadly heart rhythm abnormality
arrhythmia
Severe diphenhydramine overdose can lead to this type of seizure.
convulsion
Patients with high blood pressure should avoid OTCs containing this decongestant.
Pseudoephedrine
A popular nasal decongestant that can raise blood pressure.
Pseudoephedrine
Diphenhydramine can be used to treat these allergic reactions.
Hives and itching
High doses of diphenhydramine can cause this mental status change.
Hallucinations
Symptoms like rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure suggest overdose of this cold medicine.
Pseudoephedrine
To avoid constipation from loperamide, patients should increase intake of this.
Fiber
This antihistamine can cause sedation and is often used in sleep aids.
Diphenhydramine
Loperamide slows down this body system to reduce diarrhea
Gastrointestinal tract
Chronic misuse of NSAIDs can cause damage to this body system
gastrointestinal system (leading to ulcers or bleeding)
Chronic use of aspirin at toxic levels can cause this unusual ringing sensation.
Tinnitus
Patients using diphenhydramine for allergies should be warned about this common side effect when driving
drowsiness
This OTC medication for constipation can cause electrolyte imbalance if abused.
Laxative
Aspirin at low doses is used to prevent this cardiovascular event.
heart attack (myocardial infarction)
An overdose of aspirin can cause this acid-base disturbance.
metabolic acidosis
This severe complication can occur after massive acetaminophen ingestion if untreated.
liver failure
A patient taking NSAIDs long-term should be monitored for signs of this complication involving the _______?
Stomach or Gastrointestinal tract (to be exact)