Adverse Effects
What are the adverse effects of alendronate?
Esophagitis, esophageal ulceration, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, musculoskeletal coin, blurred vision, eye pain, Biphosphate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (IV infusions), kidney toxicity (IV Infusions).
What is the use for metoclopramide?
Nausea and vomiting, gastroparesis.
What is the mechanism of action of Rifampin?
Suppresses protein synthesis by inhibiting the action of RNA Polymerase.
What are the contradictions of colesevelam?
Pregnancy risk B, in patients with bowel obstruction or pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides, in patients who have dysphagia or GI disorders.
What do systemic corticosteroids suppress?
Histamine and prostaglandins.
What are the adverse effects of Digoxin?
Ventricular dysrhythmias, GI upset, fatigue, weakness, vision changes (blurred vision, yellow or white halos around objects).
What are the uses of Rifampin?
TB, Leprosy, neisseria meningitis, staphylococcus aureus.
What is the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide?
Increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, increase peristalsis in the stomach and intestines.
What should you check before administering digoxin?
Pulse rate and Rhythm
What are the adverse reactions of Rifampin?
Liver toxicity, red-orange urine, saliva, tears and sweat, N/V diarrhea, flushing, rash, itch.
What are the uses of warfarin?
PE, DVT, prevention of thrombotic events, reduces the risk of recurrent transient ischemic attacks or myocardial infarction.
What is the mechanism of action for colesevelam?
Decrease in LDL cholesterol, may be used alone or as adjunct with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Atorvastatin) and with dietary measure to lower cholesterol.
What are the devices used for aerosol therapy?
Nebulizer, metered-dose inhaler, dry powder inhaler metered dose.
What are the adverse effects of metoclopramide?
Sedation, extrapyramidal reactions (uncontrollable movements, tremors, muscle contractions), restlessness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (high fever and muscle stiffness).
What are the uses of alendronate?
Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal and age related osteoporosis in women and men, for patients who have pages disease of bone.
What is the mechanism of action of Sucralfate?
Causes a chemical reaction in the stomach that creates a gel that coats ulcers and protects it from further erosion.
What is the threshold heart rate for notifying the provider in children before administering digoxin?
Less than 70 bpm.
What are the adverse effects of warfarin?
Toxicity, hemorrhage, hepatitis.
What is the primary use of Sucralfate?
What is the mechanism of action of aminoglycosides (gentamicin)?
Inhibits protein synthesis and transfer of RNA from binding to messenger RNA.
What do peak levels indicate in medication monitoring?
Peak levels indicate the highest plasma level of a medication when elimination equals absorption.