Have a Heart
This medication has an adverse effect of angioedema
Lisinopril
This fast acting medication has common side effects of tachycardia and tremor
Albuterol
This type of insulin is the only type to be given IV
Regular Insulin (Novolin R or Humulin R)
This medication is first line treatment for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
This medication can cause red man syndrome when given IV
Vancomycin
This common blood pressure medication has a common side effect of peripheral edema
Amlodipine
A common side effect of this common OTC medication for cough is drowsiness
Dextromethorphan
This oral medication must be held prior to and up to 48 hours after for a patient receiving IV contrast
Metformin
This medication is given for signs of respiratory depression in patients who are taking opioids
Narcan or naloxone
This antibiotic has an adverse effect of ototoxicity
Gentamicin
This medication class may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia. That’s no laughing matter…
Beta blockers
This medication (or medication class) is commonly given orally or IV for patients experiencing acute asthma exacerbations
Corticosteroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone)
This insulin is long acting and is typically given at bedtime
Lantus or Insulin Glargine
This medication is the antidote for Malignant Hyperthermia
Dantrolene
This antibiotic carries a serious risk of tendon rupture
Ciprofloxacin or Fluroquinolones
Common symptoms of toxicity of this medication are nausea, vomiting, confusion, and visual halos
Digoxin
This common OTC nasal decongestant is contraindicated in patients with hypertension
Phenyleprine or Pseudoephedrine
If this medication is taken with alcohol, it can cause a disulfiram-like reaction
Glipizide
This medication is used as an antidote for beta blocker overdose
Glucagon
Patient education for this medication should include to avoid alcohol due to causing a disulfiram-like reaction
Metronidazole
Hypokalemia increases toxicity risk for this medication
Digoxin
This medication can be administered to rapidly decrease blood potassium concentration in hyperkalemic patients
Albuterol
This medication is a hormone that can be administered subcutaneous, IM, or intranasally for severe hypoglycemia
Glucagon
This medication is given IV for symptomatic bradycardia
Atropine
This medication class carries a 10% chance of allergic reaction if the patient has an existing penicillin allergy
Cephalosporins