Drug class
Morphine and Fentanyl belong to this class of medications used for severe pain.
What are opioids (narcotics)
Opioids are primarily used to treat this condition.
What is pain (moderate to severe pain)?
This common side effect of opioids often requires a stool softener.
What is constipation?
Opioids should be used cautiously in patients with this serious breathing condition.
What is respiratory depression?
Opioids combined with this class of medications increase the risk of respiratory depression.
What are sedatives (or benzodiazepines)?
Ibuprofen and Naproxen are classified as this type of anti-inflammatory medication.
What are NSAIDS
Beta blockers are commonly prescribed to manage this cardiovascular condition.
What is hypertension?
NSAIDs commonly cause this gastrointestinal side effect.
What is stomach irritation (or GI upset/bleeding)?
NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients with this gastrointestinal condition.
What is peptic ulcer disease?
NSAIDs taken with this type of medication increase bleeding risk.
What are anticoagulants?
Metoprolol and atenolol belong to this cardiovascular medication class.
What are beta blockers?
Diuretics are used to treat this condition related to excess fluid.
What is fluid overload (or edema)?
Beta blockers may cause this decrease in heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
Beta blockers should be used cautiously in patients with this respiratory disorder.
What is asthma?
Diuretics taken with this common electrolyte supplement can increase the risk of dangerously high levels.
What is potassium?
Furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide are medications in this class that reduce fluid volume.
What are diuretics?
Lisinopril treats this common cardiovascular condition.
What is hypertension?
Loop diuretics can lead to this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia?
Diuretics should be used cautiously in patients with this condition related to fluid loss.
What is dehydration?
Taking acetaminophen with excessive alcohol use increases the risk of damage to this organ.
What is the liver?
These medications are used to treat bacterial infections and include penicillin.
What are anti-infectives (antibiotics)
Acetaminophen is commonly used to treat these two conditions.
What is pain and fever?
Antibiotics commonly cause this gastrointestinal symptom.
What is diarrhea?
Acetaminophen should be avoided in patients with this organ dysfunction.
What is liver disease?
Beta blockers taken with insulin or oral hypoglycemics may mask this important symptom of hypoglycemia.
What is tachycardia?