Weird side effects
This drug can cause erythromelagia (red, swollen, itchy feet)
What is Bromocriptine
(Parkinson's)
This drug class can lead to SIADH (may lead to hyponatremia)
What are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs):
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Imipramine (Tofranil), Nortriptyline (Pamelor), Desipramine (Norpramin)
serotonin syndrome
All opioids cause pin point pupils except for
Meperidine (Demerol)
Synesthesia
LSD
This drug can cause livedo reticularis- reddish/blue spotting of the skin
What is Amantadine (Symmetrel)
(Parkinson's)
This drug can cause Synesthesia
Tramadol + SSRIs =
All opioids can suppress cough (a lot or a little) except for
Meperidine (Demerol)
Non-reactive pupils
This class of drugs can cause orange color in urine
What are COMT inhibitors-
Tolcapone (Tasmar), Entacapone (Comtan)
Parkinson's disease
This drug class can cause Torsades de pointe
What are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs):
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Imipramine (Tofranil), Nortriptyline (Pamelor), Desipramine (Norpramin)
Codeine + Fluoxetine (Prozac) =
Codeine not effective!
All drugs in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease are cholinesterase inhibitors except for
NMDA receptor antagonist - reduces excitotoxic effect of glutamate
Postsynaptic stimulates presynaptic CB1 receptors to inhibit transmitter (ACh) release
Marijuana THC
Agranulocytosis
Clozapine (Clozaril)
This class of drug has been associated with death from hepatic failure
What are COMT inhibitors
Tolcapone (Tasmar), Entacapone (Comtan)
Buprenorphine (Buprenex) benprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) + any other opioid =
Decrease level of pain relief
All Z drugs have a short duration of action except for
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Treatment: Bromocriptine
Cocaine
decreased esophageal motility
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
This drug can produce Gingival Hyperplasia
Phenytoin
L-Dopa + MOAIs =
hypertensive crisis
Antipsychotics either block or activate receptors, except for this drug what can block or activate receptors dependent on tone
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
reversing dopamine transport through DAT
CNS Stimulants
Adderall, Ritalin (methylphenidate), Methamphetamine