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1.
1.1 Adverse event / Adverse experience

1.2 Adverse Drug Reaction

1.3 Side effect

1.4 Unexpected adverse reaction

1.5 Toxic Reaction

1.6 Hypersensitivity

antibodies
1.7 Idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy
enzymatic defect
1.8 Drug Interaction
2
1.9 Serious adverse reaction / adverse event
1.10 Significant adverse drug reaction
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
significant adverse drug reaction

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2

7.
8.
9.
2.
(predisposing factors)

2.1

(race)

cholestetic jaundice
hemolytic anemia
hemolytic anemia

G6PD

acetylation
slow acetylators
peripheral neuropathy
isoniazid

fast acetylators

2.2

digoxin
agranulocytosis

heparin
phenylbutazone, chloramphenicol

aplastic anemia

chloramphenicol

3
2
3

2.3
sulphate
conjugation

microsomal oxidation
glucuronidation
chloramphenicol,barbiturates, morphine, vitamin K

benzodiazepines

tricyclic antidepressants

2.4
Stevens
Johnson Syndrome

50-80%

2.5
phenytoin , barbiturates ,

paracetamol,

phase I metabolism
phenytoin, warfarin, theophylline
clotting factors
anticoagulants, ticlopidine, NSAIDS

hepatic encephalopathy
barbiturates, narcotic drugs, chlorpromazine
NSAIDS, phenytion

glomerular filtration
ACE-inhibitors, aminoglycosides, cytotoxic agents

digoxin,

2.6
hypothyroidism
propranolol, digoxin
-

digoxin

(splanchnic circulation)

lithium
propranolol, lignocain

3.

2
1. Type A (augmented) adverse drug reactions
Type A reactions
type A reactions
type A reactions

80%)
type A reactions

(bradycardia)
-blockers
(hypoglycemia)
antidiabetics
(drawsiness)
benzodiazepines
(bruising)
warfarin
antihypertensives
5

(alopecia)

(myclosuppression)

antineoplastic agents
(bronchospasm)

nonselective
tricyclicantidepressants
broadspectrum antibiotics
antihistamines
anti-androgenic properties
cimetidine

-blockers

2. Type B (bizarre) adverse drug reactions


type B reactions

20 %)

type B reactions
type B reactions
anaphylactic shock
Steven Johnson Syndrome
agranulocytosis
hepatotoxicity
hemolytic anemia
type B reactions

penicillin G
carbamazepine
ACE-inhibitors
ticlopidine
halothane
NSAIDs

1.
2.

3.

4.
ADR
Type A
2
(Grahame-Smith D.G and Aronson J.K., 1992)
3. Type C (Chronic, continuous, long-term effects)

ADR

3
- Adaptive changes
narcotic analgesics
- Rebound phenomena
- adrenoreceptor antagonists
rebound tachycardia
myocardial ischemia,
clonidine
rebound hypertension
barbiturates
,
benzodiazepines
- Other effects
chloroquine - induced retinopathy and blindness
4. Type D (Delayed effects)

diethystiboestrol
HRT

vaginal adenocarcinoma
endometrial carcinoma,
;

cyclophosphamide
cyclophosphamide

chlorambucil

nonlymphocytic leukemias ;
azathioprine
corticosteroids
,
,

lymphomas
Wills S.
Brown D. (1999)
Rawlins & Thompson
1) Type A (augmented) reactions

2) Type B (bugs) reactions


Type A

;
normal flora

(pseudomembranous colitis)
oral thrush

steroids, cyclosporin,

Type A

3) Type C (chemical) reactions


,

4) Type D (delivery) reactions

(implants) ;

,
,

5) Type E (exit) reactions

(withdrawal reactions)
opioids,
benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressans, beta blockers, clonidine, nicotine
6) Type F (familial) reactions
8

phenylketonuria,
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency,
porphyria
sickle cell anemia
G6PD deficiency
hemolysis
quinine
Type F

cytochrome p450 2D6


7) Type G (genetotoxicity)
carcinogenic
genotoxic

Type A

teratogenic

8) Type H (hypersensitivity) reactions


,

, Stevens-Johnson syndrome,

angioedema, blood dyscrasias


9) Type U (unclassified) reactions
,
simvastatin
NSAIDs
2

Type A reaction

prostaglandins
Type C reaction
Type A reaction
prostaglandin E2
prostaglandin
NSAIDs
enteric coated

non-irritant pro-drug
Wills & Brown
9

4.

4.1 Chromosome damage


mitomicin C
cisplatin
methotrexate
DNA

DNA
DNA

DAN
folic acid

inosine

purine

chromosome

4.2 Disorders of fetus and infant

4.3 Disorders of the heart

neuroleptic

sympathomimetic effect
class l antiarrhythmic effect

proarrhythmic effect

4.4 Disorders of the peripheral vascular system


type
A

sympathomimetic drugs, cyclosporin


radiographic contrast media

anaphylactic reaction

type B
10

4.5 Respiratory disorders

pulmonary
thromboembolism
4.6 Dental disorders

tetracycline

phenytoin

4.7 Gastrointestinal disorders


type A
digitalis, opiates, oestrogen, levodopa
NSAIDs

4.8 Hepatic disorders


5%

paracetamol
type A

stavudine

type B

11

4.9 Renal disorders

function

aminoglycosides
NSIADs

acute tubular necrosis


tubular
glomerulonephritis
acute interstitisal nephritis

4.10 Endocrine disorders


type A
carbimazole
thyroxine
glucocorticoids

hypertyroidism

type B
hypothyroidism
Cushings syndrome

4.11 Disorders of metabolism


corticosteroids

diuretics

4.12 Disorders of muscle ,bone and connective tissue


suxamethonium

type A
salbutamol

4.13 Skin disorders


30%
type A

type B
kinin potentiation

cotrimoxazole

10

type A
captopril eruption
type B penicillin eruption
type A
B
type B

12

4.14 Neurological disorders

lignocaine
4.15 Eye disorders
cortcosteroids

chloroquine

ocular damage
4.16 Ear, nose, and throat disorders
aminoglycosides

vestibular

4.17 Psychiatric disorders

amitryptyline

anticholinergics
antidepressants

atropine, benztropine,

4.18 Disorders of blood cells and haemostasis

13

4.19 Neoplastic disorders


Hormones, immunosuppressants

chemotherapeutic agents
cyclosporin

(lymphoma)
4.20 Disorders of temperature regultion

procainamide
4.21 Obstetrical and gynaecological disorders
estrogen
citrate

clomiphene

4.22 Drug induced sexual dysfunction and fertility


type A
clonidine,
methyldopa
5.
The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS)
1.1
1.1
Very common
Common (frequent)
Uncommon (infrequent)
Rare
Very rare

>1/10
>1/100 and <1/10
>1/1,000 and <1,000
>1/10,000 and <1,000
<1/10,000

(>10 %)
(>1 % and <10 %)
(>0.1 % and <1 %)
(>0.01 % and <0.1 %)
(<0.01 %)

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6.
3
-

(mild, negligible, insignificant)

(moderate)

(serious)

Hartwig, Siegel

Schneider, 1992

1
2

3
1

5
6
7

15

7.

4
- Certain (definite, confirmed, highly probable) =
- Probable (likely) =
- Possible =
- Unlikely (doubtful, remote) =

Certain
1.
2.
3.
4.
Probable/Likely
1.
2.
3.
4.
Possible
1.
2.
3.
Unlikely
1.
16

2.
,
(algorithm)

(Bayesian method)
Naranjos

algorithm

1)
2)

17

1.1
-

1.2
Numbness
Headache
Fatigue
Sensation of heaviness
Inability to concentrate
Drowsiness
Nausea
Dryness of the mouth
General weakness
Flushes

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10
14
14
7
9
7
5
6

out
out
out
out
out
out
out
out
out
out

of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of

72
92
57
77
92
72
92
77
57
77

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

50
25
18
18
15
10
10
9
8
8

%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%

3)
G6PD

slow acetylator

4)

18

type A reactions
15 30

5
5

type B reactions

5
12
aplastic anemia

5.
-

phenytoin
toxicity

digitoxin toxicity

6)
-

19

7)

1-7

algorithm

8.
8.1
3
1)

2)

3)

8.2
1)

2)
(objective paramater)
-

(parameter)
(subjective parameter)

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3)

8.3

1)

(patient medication profile)

2)
-

1.

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2.

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3. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ASHP guidelines on adverse drug
reaction monitoring and reporting. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 1995; 52 : 417-9.
4. Benichou C. Adverse Drug Reactions: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management.
Chichester: John wiley & Sons; 1994.
5. Coe CP. The elements of quality in pharmaceutical care. Bethesda, MD: American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists; 1992. p. 39-45.
6. Grahme-Smith DG, Aronson JK. Oxford Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology and Drug
Therapy. 2nd ed. London: Oxford University Press; 1992. p.106-116.
7. Hartwig S, Seigel J, Schneider P. Preventability and severity assessment in reporting
adverse drug reactions. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 1992; 49 : 2229-2232.
8. Koch KE. Adverse drug reactions. In: Brown TR. Handbook of Institutional Pharmacy
Practice. 3rd ed. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Hospital Pharmacists; 1992. p. 279-291.
9. Rawlins MD, Thomas SHL. Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions. In: Davies DM, Ferner
RE, de Glanville H (eds). Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions. 5thed. London: Chapman &
Hall Medical ; 1998. p.40-64.
10. Rawlins MD, Thompson JW. Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions. In: Davies DM (ed).
Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions. 4th ed. London: Oxford University Press; 1991. p.12-13.
11. Royer RJ. Mechanism of action of adverse drug reactions: An overview.
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 1997; 6 Suppl. 3:s43-s50.
12. Uppasala Monitoring Center. WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring. Available
at : http://www.who-umc.org/defs.html. Accessed June 6, 2001.
13. Wills S, Brown D. A proposed new means of classifying adverse drug reactions to
medicines. Pharm J. 1999; 262:163 -165.

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doxorubicin
fenfluramine

(cytotoxic agent)
dexfenfluramine
sympathomimetic

(antiarrhythmic)

(NSAIDs)

1.

(arrhythmias)

terfenadine

astemizole

(
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cisapride
23

(
)
(proarrhythmia)
(predisposing factors)
(
ventricular tachycardia

fibrillation)

5-10%
Digoxin
digoxin
(automaticity)
digoxin
ventricular arrhythmia
digoxin
4

2
bradyarrhythmia, ventricular bigeminy
digoxin
2
/

digoxin

6
digoxin
digoxin

digitalis

2.1
2.1

digitalis

Bradycardia
Sinus bradycardia
Sinoatrial block
A-V nodal block
Marked slowing of ventricular response rate in atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardias
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia with A-V nodal block
Non-paroxysmal A-V nodal tachycardia
Ventricular rhythms
Frequent or multifocal ventricular extrasystoles
Ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation

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1.1 Prolonged QT interval


QT interval
wave
(ECG)
QT interval
QT interval
pointes
QT interval

2.2
Class Ia
2.2
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Group Ia
Disopyramide
Procainamide
Quinidine
Group Ib
Lignocaine*
Mexiletine*
Group Ic
Encainide
Group III
Amiodarone
Sotalol
Antihistamines
Astemizole
Terfenadine
Antibacterial
Clarithromycin
Co-trimoxazole
Erythromycin
Antifungals
Ketoconazole

Torsade de pointes
QRS complex

T
torsade de

potassium channels

torsade de pointes

prolonged QT interval
2.3

Class III
prolonged QT interval
Antimalarial
Chloroquine
Halofantrine
Antipsychotics
Amitriptyline
Chlorpromazine*
Doxepin*
Maprotiline*
Thioridazine
Antidepressant
Tricyclic antidepressant
Others
Cisapride
Pentamidine
Probucol
Terodiline

25

2.3

torsade de pointes

(
(bradycardia)
cardiac hypertrophy
Congenital long QT syndromes

QT interval
torsade de pointes
torsade de
pointes
atrial pacing
infusion

isoprenaline

isoprenaline
catecholamines

magnesium sulphate infusion


torsade de pointes
ventricular fibrillation
DC shock

(antiarrhythmic agents)
(proarrhythmic
arrhythmogenic) torsade de pointes
potential duration
class Ia
class III
torsade de pointes
quinidine
2-8%
sotalol
2-4%

action
2.2
class Ia
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amiodarone

QT interval

torsade de pointes
proarrhythmic

proarrhythmic
11%
(psychotropic drugs)
electrophysiological effects

(prevalence)
tricyclic antidepressants, thioridazine
droperidol
msec)
ECG
tricyclic antidepressants
(antihistamines)
. 1989
terfenadine

quinidine
QT interval

(> 456

torsade de pointes
ketoconazole

terfenadine
fexofenadine

terfenadine
macrolide (

imidazole, protease inhibitors ( ritonavir)


erythromycin
clarithromycin)
terfenadine
ventricular repolarization
grapefruit
terfenadine
astemizole
terfenadine
2
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Cisapride
Cisapride
CYP 3A4

cisapride
cisapride

gastro-esophageal reflux
cytochrome P450
cisapride
27

ventricular arrhythmias
imidazole
protease inhibitors
prolongation

macrolide
cisapride
cisapride
QT

3
QT interval

2.4

2.4

QT interval

(
)

QT interval

QT prolongation

QT interval
1
QT interval
terfenadine cisapride

grapefruit
(

1.2

(atrial fibrillation)
atrial fibrillation
400-700

(fatigue)

/
(angina)

(dyspnea)

(palpitations)

ECG
(thyrotoxicosis)
15-35%
atrial fibrillation
dilated cardiomyopathy
atrial fibrillation
tricyclic antidepressant, trazodone
serotonin reuptake

fluoxetine

28

serotonin

antidepressants
atrial fibrillation
systemic lupus

erythematosus
atrial fibrillation
electrical cardioversion
(Bradycardia)

1.3

sinus rhythm
60

2.5

2.5
Beta blockers
Carbamazepine
Clonidine
Digoxin

Diltiazem
Histamine H2-antagonists
Paclitaxel
Verapamil

sinus bradycardia
60 /
beta receptors
verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin
beta-blockers
beta blockers
beta blockers

atropine

SA node
beta blockers
atrioventricular block
atrioventricular node

verapamil/diltiazem
verapamil

(pacing)
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ECG

2.

(cardiac failure)

2-3%
preload
(

afterload (

)
preload

(iatrogenic

cause)
carbenoxolone, NSAIDs
(edema)

fludrocortisone
NSAIDs
NSAIDs

mineralocorticoid steroids
NSAIDs 3-5%
(odds ratio 10.5)

NSAIDs
beta2 adrenoceptor agonists
(negative inotropic)
30

beta blockers
metoprolol, bisoprolol

carvedilol
amiodarone
verapamil
felodipine

(calcium channel blockers)


diltiazem
isradipine

nifedipine

angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEI)
NSAIDs
2.6
2.6
Antacid (high sodium content)
Anthracycline cytotoxic drugs
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Beta-blockers
Diltiazem

3.

Nifedipine
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Thyroxine
Verapamil

(hypertension)
140

90
adrenaline (epinephrine), dobutamie, dopamie
phenylephrine
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
sympathomimetics
tyramine
2
Ciclosporin
corticosteroid
ciclosporin

sympathomimetic
(MAOIs)

31

prostacyclin

nitric oxide

endothelin
(glomerular filtration)

dihydropyridine
nifedipine, amlodipine, isradipine
blockers
ACEI

felodipine

beta

2.7

2.7
Ciclosporin
Corticosteroids
Erythropoietin
Interferon alfa
Ketoconazole
Moclobemide

4.

Naloxone
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Estrogens
Sympathomimetics
Tacrolimus

(myocardial toxicity)
(cardiomyopathy)
(myocytolysis)

anthyracycline (anthracycline cytotoxics)


anthracycline doxorubicin
30
early-onset chronic progressive

3
late-onset chronic progressive
32

(course)
(electrophysiology)
(pericarditis-myocarditis syndrome)
early-onset chronic progressive
anthracycline
restrictive cardiomyopathy
progressive

chronic dilated cardiomyopathy


anthracycline
late - onset chronic
congestive heart failure

anthracycline

60%
doxorubicin

450-550

/
doxorubicin
(mediastinal radiotherapy)
doxorubicin
oxygen free radicals

doxorubicin
catalysed

doxorubicin-iron complex
anthracycline
(echocardiograms)

dexrazoxane
anthracycline
hydrogen peroxide
anthracycline
2.8

superoxide anions
superhydroxide free radicals

33

2.8
Amsacrine
Busulfan
Carmustine
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Cytarabine
Daunorubicin
Doxorubicin
Epirubicin

Etoposide
Fluorouracil
Idarubicin
Ifosfamide
Mitomycin
Mitoxantrone
Paclitaxel
Vinca alkoloids

Interferon alfa
5-15%

interferon alfa

interferon
5.

(myocardial ischemia

infarction)

pH
(angina)
beta-blocker
unstable angina
sympathomimetic
beta receptors
beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers

receptor
beta blocker

nifedipine
reflex tachycardia
nifedipine
nifedipine

levothyroxine (thyroxine)

(hyperthyroidism)
(hypothyroidism)
34

thyroxine
ergotamine
ergotamine

total peripheral resistance


Fluorouracil
fluorouracil
. . 1969
1.6%

antimetabolite
24-68%

10%
2 3
bolus

3
48
90%
nitrates
calcium chennel blockers

2.2-13.3%

2.9
2.9
Adenosine
Amphetamines
Beta-agonists
Beta-blockers (withdrawal)
Caffeine
Dipyridamole
Ergotamine

6.

Fluorouracil
Nifedipine (short-acting)
Theophylline
Levothyroxine (thyroxine)
Verapamil
Vinblastine
Vincristine

(thromboembolic disorders)

1-2% deep
vein thrombosis (DVT)

35

(anticoagulant)
(pulmonary embolism, PE)
(collapse)
(cerebral circulation)
(stroke)

estrogen

50
estrogen

DVT

factor V Leiden mutation

DVT
norethisterone

levonorgestrel (
5-15
100,000
3

norgestimate
desogestrel
gestodene
2
2
3
desogestrel
gestodene
25
100,000

/
2)

PE

desogestrel, gestodene

norgestimate
3

(hormone replacement therapy, HRT)


2-4
100,000
HRT

16-23
)
36

DVT

PE

(antipsychotics)
clozapine
12
8
case-control
chlorpromazine

7.

thioridazine

(stroke)

cocaine, amphetamines
2.10
(thrombolytics)

phenylpropanolamine
(anticoagulant)
(antiplatelet)

2.10
Bromocriptine
Danazol
Desmopressin
Hypoglycemic agents

Oral contraceptive
Phenylpropanolamine
Tranexamic acid

hemorrhagic stroke

ischemic stroke
estrogen
ischemic stroke

37

10%
100,000

2-8
35

Bromocriptine
bromocriptine
ergot
bromocriptine
8.

(valvular disorders)

. 1988
cardiac murmurs
serotonin antagonist ergotamine
2
ergotamine tartrate
(mitral valve)
(aortic valve)
/
(tricuspid valve)
(appetite suppressants)
fenfluramine
phentermine
ergotamine
dexfenfluramine

phentermine

9.

fenfluramine

(hypotension)

vasovagal response
(
38

(antihypertensive drugs)
hydralazine
beta blocker

reflex
(

alpha adrenoceptor blockers

prazosin)
'first-dose hypotension'

prazosin

alpha adrenoceptor blockers


Thiazides, methyldopa, hydralazine, clonidine
clonidine
diagnostic test
pheochromocytoma
glyceryl trinitrate
hypotension

first dose effect


beta blockers

first dose

Vancomycin
Vancomycin
cefazoline
50%
vancomycin
3

vancomycin
(
14%

cefazoline

39

vasomotor centre

neuromuscular blocking agents

MAOI
MAOI

2
tranylcypromine
20
sedative, tranquilizers, antipsychotics,

antidepressants, opiates

levodopa

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Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 1994;
p.133-150.
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RE, De Glanville H (eds.). Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions 5th ed. London: Chapman &
Hall Medical, 1998; p.169-201.
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Glanville H (eds.). Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions 5th ed. London: Chapman & Hall
Medical, 1998; p.119-168.
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Pharmaceutical Press, 2001; p.217-240.
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Pharmaceutical Journal 1999;262:133-118.

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urine sediment

(end stage renal failure)

7%
20%

8%

3-6%

41

volume
status

increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

serum creatinine (Scr)

metabolic acidosis
Scr
Scr
(non-linear

gromerular filtration rate (GFR)


relationship)

GFR
40-

50%
Scr

1.

20-25%

(systemic drug
administration)

(total drug dose)


prostaglandins
42

3
2.

(secretion)

(reabsorption)

3.
4.

medulla
active transport

5.

osmotic diuretic

6.

pH

7.

8.

9.

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3.1
renal syndrome
3.2
3.1
3.2

Prerenal/ hemodynamic
Intrarenal:
Acute tubular necrosis
Acute interstitial nephritis
Postrenal/ obstructive

Nephrotic syndrome
Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
Acid-base disorders

Cyclosporin, radiocontrast, amphotericin B,


angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, NSAIDs
Aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cisplatin,
cephaloridine
Penicillins, cephalosporins, sulfonamides, rifampicin,
NSAIDs, ciprofloxacin
Acyclovir, analgesic abuse, cyclophosphamide,
indinavir, methotrexate
Lithium, analgesic abuse, cyclosporin, cisplatin
Gold, NSAIDs, penicillamine, captopril
3.5
3.6

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1. Pseudo-renal failure
glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
BUN

Scr

3.3

3.3
Corticosteroid
Tetracycline

pseudo-renal failure
BUN
GFR CrCL
Scr

Trimethoprim
Cimetidine

Cefoxitin
Cephalothin
Cefazolin
Cefotaxime
Flucytosine
Methyldopa

Scr
proximal tubular lumen
BUN
(
ranitidine
H2 blockers

creatinine
Scr
)

Scr
creatinine

45

3
2. Hemodynamically mediated renal failure

glomerular afferent
arterioles

glomerular efferent arterioles


colloid oncotic pressure

angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin II receptor antagonists
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)
cyclosporin, tacrolimus, triamterene, propranolol, dextran,
epoietin
Cyclosporin
amphotericin
renal blood flow
glomerular perfusion
vasoconstrictors
cyclosporin
amphotericin
endothelin
thromboxane A2
NSAIDs
NSAIDs
prostaglandins
NSAIDs
volume depletion

compromise of renal perfusion


cyclooxygenase (
PGH synthase)
renal prostaglandin

preexisting renal disease


prostaglandins
vasodilator
renal perfusion
NSAIDs
prostagladins
renal blood flow
GFR
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI)-induced
acute renal failure
severe
bilateral renal artery stenosis
critical renal artery stenosis
nephrosclerosis
ACEIs
angiotensin I
angiotensin II
potent vasoconstrictor
46

3
angiotensin II
efferent arterioles
glomerulus
GFR
renal blood flow
ACEIs
acute renal failure
systemic blood pressure
transglomerular pressure
ACEIs
drug-induced hemodynamic renal insufficiency
3. Renal vasculitis, thrombosis, and cholesterol emboli

methamphetamine
, cyclosporin, mitomicin C, cisplatin, quinine
warfarin
cholesterol emboli
4. Glomerular diseases

druginduced glomerular disease


NSAIDs,
ampicillin, rifampicin, captopril, phenytoin, lithium, chronic heroin abuse, -interferon, gold, Dpenicillamine, mercury, hydralazine, interleukin-2, chlorpropamide

5. Tubular epithelial cell damage


2
5.1 Osmotic nephrosis
mannitol, low-molecular weight dextran, radiographic
contrast media, propylene glycol

47

3
osmotic nephritis

mannitol

cyclosporin
mannitol
mannitol
serum mannitol
1000
/
mOsm/kg water (
osmolal gap 20 mOsm/kg water
5.2 Acute tubular necrosis (ATN)

osmolal gap

55
)

ATN
aminoglycosides

amphotericin B
renal tubular cells

intracellular cations (K+, Mg2+)

BUN

Scr
400

cisplatin
cations
extracellular cations (Na+, Ca2+)

electrolytes
nonoliguric state (
/ )
oliguric state (

400

)
noncellular casts
tubular

tubular epithelial cells


lag time
gentamicin

prototype

48

3
Aminoglycoside-induced ATN
aminoglycoside toxicity
20%
aminoglycosides protein binding
renal cortex
cortical tubular cells
5-7
oliguria

Scr
renal magnesium and potassium wasting
BUN
Scr

noncellular casts
aminoglycoside-induced ATN
aminoglycoside

1.

glomerulus
30

3
1

2.

aminoglycoside
aminoglycoside
amphotericin B, vancomycin, diuretics
cyclosporin

3.

obstructive jaundice
aminoglycoside-induced ATN
culture & sensitivity

volume depletion

Scr, electrolytes

49

3
Amphotericin B-induced ATN
Amphotercin B

Amphotericin B-induced ATN


dose dependent nephrotoxicity
300-400
amphotericin B
drug-induced renal
diseases
80% cumulative dose
4
renal tubular function
potassium, sodium and magnesium wasting
distal renal tubular acidosis
BUN
Scr
amphotericin-induced ATN
volume depletion
rapid infusion
amphotericin-induced ATN
cumulative dose
3-5
amphotericin B
volume depletion
full sodium diet
NSS 1
/
amphotericin B(
)
calcium channel blocker
mannitol
amphotericin-induced ATN
amphotericin-induced ATN
renal tubular dysfunction

glomerular filtration
ATN

radiographic contrast media, cisplatin, pentamidine, foscarnet,


chloroform

CCl4,

6. Tubulointerstitial nephritis
tubulointerstitial cells

50

3
6.1 Acute allergic interstitial nephritis (AIN)
interstitial inflammatory cell infiltrates
systemic symptoms
active renal inflammation
non-glomerular levels of proteinuria
eosinophiluria
interstitial nephritis prototype
drug-induced AIN

cellular casts
methicillin allergic
AIN

corticosteroid

course
AIN

3.4
Methicillin-induced AIN
44 )
low level proteinuria (90%)

17 (
2(75%), eosinoplilia (80%), pyuria
hematuria (90%),
maculopapular rash (25%), oliguria (18%)
idiosyncratic hypersensitivity

reactions
slow acetylators
1
/
and extent of renal recovery
3.4
Antibiotics
Acyclovir
Aminoglycoside
Amphotericin B
Aztreonam
Cephalosporins
Ciprofloxacin
Cotrimoxazole
Erythromycin
Ethambutol
Penicillins
Rifampicin
Sulfonamides
Tetracyclines

1-4

prednisolone 0.5rate

allergic interstitial nephritis


Miscellaneous
Acetaminophen
Allopurinol
InterferonAspirin
Captopril
Cimetidine
Clofibrate
Cyclosporin
Glyburide
Gold
Methyldopa
p-Aminosalisylic acid
Phenylpropanolamine

51

3
3.4

allergic interstitial nephritis ( )

Vancomycin
Neuropsychiatric
Carbamazepine
Lithium
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Valproic acid
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Diuretics
Acetazolamide
Amiloride
Furosemide
Triamterine
Thiazides

Propylthiouracil
Ranitidine
Sulfinpyrazone
Warfarin sodium

6.2 Chronic interstitial nephritis

cyclosporin
nephritis

interstitial cells
chronic interstitial nephritis
mesalasine, 5-aminosalicylic acid, ifosfamide

lithium
chronic interstitial

lithium
cyclosporin
chronic interstitial renal disease

therapeutic range

6.3 Papillary necrosis


tubulointerstitial nephritis
papillar
diseases
papillary necrosis
P. carinii infection

drug-induced renal
dapsone

AIDS

Analgesic nephropathy
(microscopic hematuria)

52

3
analgesic nephoropathy

1.
2.

intravenous pyelography, renal ultrasound


tomography imaging
renal mass
(bumpy contours)
3.
papillary calcification

renal computerized

NSAIDs 2

carcinoma
analgesic nephropathy
7. Obstructive nephropathy

Chemotherapy

chemotherapy

hematologic malignancies
uric acid
urine uric acid : creatinine
uric acid
pH
7.0

Alcohol, cocaine
heroin
rhabdomyolysis

1
allopurinol

drug-induced muscle necrosis


myoglobin

53

3
Lipid lowering agents

rhabdomyolysis
flu-like syndrome
CYP 3A4

analgesic-associated nephropathy
necrotic renal papillary tissue
Sulfonamides, methotrexate, acyclovir, ascorbic acid
molecular weight dextran

lowpH

Anticholinergic drugs, disopyramide phosphate, tricyclic antidepressants


bladder dysfunction
Cyclophosphamide, isophosphamide
fibrosis

hemorrhagic cystitis
mesna
cystitis

8. Nephrolithiasis
true nephrotoxicity
renal
collecting system

Triamterene
Sulfadiazine
pH

Toxoplasma gondii
7.15
54

3
Indinavir
protease inhibitors
highly active antiretoviral therapy (HAART)
indinavir
crystalluria, dysuria,
10%
AIDS
indinavir
pH
indinavir
magnesium trisilicate-aluminum hydroxide
magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite)
ammonium urate
ammonium
fluid and volume disturbances
3.5
3.6
3.5

pH

acid-base disorders

drug-induced fluid and volume disturbances

Fluid & electrolyte


disturbances
Syndrome of inappropriate
anti-diuretic hormone
(SIADH)

Hyponatremia due to excess


ADH release, and cause excess
water retention

Chlorpropamide, clofibrate,
carbamazepine, cyclophosphamide,
vincristine, oxytocin, NSAIDs,
tricyclic antidepressants,
phenothiazines

Diabetes insipidus (DI)

Free water wasting when ADH


is not present

Phenytoin, ethanol, lithium,


demeclocycline

Volume disturbances

Dehydration, fluid overload

Sodiumcontaining drugs, diuretics

Electrolyte disturbances

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia

Large doses of carbenicillin


Some penicillins

3.6
drug-induced acid-base disorders
Acid-base disorders
Metabolic acidosis

Acetazolamide, amphotericin B, outdated tetracycline

Metabolic alkalosis

Excess mineralocorticoid

55

diagnostic

therapeutic pharmacologic

agents

56

1 Amphotericin B induced acute tubular necrosis


48
67
broad-spectrum
antibiotics
blood culture for fungal Torulopsis infection (sentitive amphotericin B)
amphotericin B
0.5
/
/ (0.25
/
)
3
/
WBC = 17000 / .3

BUN = 50

Scr = 4.5

hyposthenuria (impairment of urine concentrating


ability)

RBC , WBC

albumin casts
ATN

loading

sodium

amphotericin B

2 NSAIDs - induced nephrotoxicity


50
CHF

HTN

indomethacin
2
(2+)

BUN = 28

acute renal failure

Scr = 2.5

Urine output
FeNa < 1%
Urinary sediment : benign
1
2-3

57

3
3 Aminoglycoside-induced acute tubular necrosis
54
72
gentamicin
ceftazidime
sepsis
pseudomonal infection
7
Scr
BUN = 68
/
Scr = 5.0
/
WBC = 16700/ .3
Urine output
24
650
many WBC, RBC casts, granular casts, brush border cells
urine osmolality = 250 mOsm/kg
gentamicin quiniolone Scr
aminoglycoside
4 Ciprofloxacin-induced acute allergic interstitial nephritis
40
ciprofloxacin 500
2
diffuse, macular, erythematous lesion
BUN = 30
/
. Scr = 2.1
15000 / 3 eosinophil 13%
/
, many RBC & WBC, WBC casts
sodium (FeNa) = 3%
ciprofloxacin
14

3
4
2
/

WBC =

specific gravity = 1.011, protein 35


eosinophiluria
fraction excretion of
prednisolone 60

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59

20%

1.

(Mouth)

1.1

(Taste disorders)
- Hypogeusia
- Ageusia
- Dysgeusia

hypogeusia
dysgeusia
(non-compliance)

(taste buds)

ion channel (cellular process)

60

4.1)
sulphydryl group

1)
1.1 Penicillamine
loss)

penicillamine

captopril

copper chelating agents


rheumatoid arthritis

Wilsons disease
(transient taste
(copper)

6
Wilsons disease
rheumatoid arthritis

1.2 Captopril

1/3

(taste dysfunction)
ACE inhibitor

rheumatoid arthritis
2-4%
metallic taste
sulphydryl group
zinc

2) Terbinafine

1%

3)
metallic taste
gold, metronidazole, metformin
4) Acetazolamide
5) ACE inhibitors, losartan, etidronate
nifedipine

4.1
Taste disturbance
ACE inhibitors
Acetazolamide
Calcium channel blockers
Griseofulvin
Isotretioin
Levodopa
Losartan
Penicillamine
Propylthiouracil
Terbinafine

Metallic taste
Allopurinol
Gold compounds
Lithium
Metformin
Metronidazole
Penicillamine

61

zinc
1.2

dysgeusia

(Gingival overgrowth)
(

cyclosporin

calcium channel blockers (

phenytoin, 30%

cyclosporin

10%

4.2)
phenytoin
dihydropyridine nifedipine)
50%
nifedipine

4.2
Calcium channel blockers
Cyclosporin
Phenytoin

gingival fibroblast

collagen
(onset of reaction)
3

(gingivectomy)
(management)
phenytoin, cyclosporin
isradipine
nifedipine
phenytoin, cycloporin

nifedipine
calcium channel blockers

dihydropyridine

62

1.3

(Pigmentation)
tetracyclines
minocycline

1.4

(Xerostomia)
(

4.3)

anticholinergic effect
(candidiasis)
tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
anticholinergic agents, TCA, phenothiazines

CNS stimulants
(saliva substitute)

4.3
Amfebutamone
Anticholinergic agents
Antihistamines
Central nervous system stimulants (e.g. phentermine)
Phenothiazines
Tricyclic antidepressants

1.5

(Ptyalism)
cholinergic effect

clozapine

1.6
(stomatitis)

pilocarpine
Parkinsons disease

(Stomatitis and mouth ulcers)


(glossitis)

4.4

63

4.4
Aspirin
Auranofin
Barbiturates
Captopril
Cytotoxics
Griseofulvin
Interferon alfa
Isoniazid

Leflunomide
Nicorandil
NSAIDs
Penicillamine
Sulfasalazine

- Contact stomatitis

- Mouth ulcers
drugs, NSAIDs, gold compound

cytotoxic
sulfasalazine
Erythema Multiforme

Stevens Johnson Syndrome


Erythema Multiforme
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
penicillins, sulphonamides phenytoin
- Aphthous ulcers
mucous membrane
nicorandil
potassium channel activator
angina
aphthous
ulcers
1-36
1
30
2.

(Esophagus)
(gastroesophageal reflux disease)
4.5
64

4.5
Ascorbic acid
Aspirin
Bisphosphonates
Clindamycin
Doxycycline
Ferrous sulphate

Lincomycin
NSAIDs
Potassium chloride
Quinidine
Tetracycline
Theophylline

(lower

esophageal

sphincter)
calcium channel blockers, opioids
anticholinergic agents
(dysphagia)

(drug-induced oesophageal injury)


(odynophagia)

tetracycine, doxycyline,

NSAIDs,

bisphosphonates

alendronate
100

sucralfate

3.

(Nausea and vomiting)


(

opiods
potassium

4.6)

cytotoxic drugs, levodopa


iron salt,

65

4.6

/
Bromocriptine
Cytotoxics
Digoxin
Ergot alkaloids
Erythromycin
Iron salts

Levodopa
Oestrogens (high-dose)
Opioids
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Theophylline

vestibular apparatus, vomiting


center, nucleus of the tractus solitarius
5-HT receptor

4.

5-HT3 antagonist

(Stomach and duodenum)

4.1. Gastrointestinal ulcers


1. NSAIDs
endoscopy
NSAIDs
enteric-coated
(gastrointestinal endoscopy)
prostaglandin (PGs)
3

HCO

pepsin
bile salt
66

PGs
cyclooxygenase (cox)

NSAIDs

cox-1

arachidonic acid
cox-1
cox-2

cox-2

cox-2

cox-1

cox-2
cox-2 preferential inhibitors
nabumetone
cox-2
cox-2 selective inhibitors

cox-1

cox-1
cox-2
PG
(

cox-2

4.7)
NSAIDs
H.pylori
H.pylori

4.7
Age over 60 years
Previous history of gastrointestinal problems
(e.g. peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding)
High NSAIDs dosage
Hepatorenal dysfunction

NSAIDs
NSAIDs
NSAIDs

Concomitant corticosteroids
Concomitant warfarin
Serious systemic disorder
Cigarette smoking (possible)
Alcohol consumption (possible)

(Relative safety)
NSAIDs
(traditional)
Committee on Safety of Medicines
diclofenac, naproxen
ibuprofen
azapropazone
case-control studies

1994
ibuprofen
indomethacin
aspirin
67

(75
/ )
enteric-coated modified release
NSAIDs
paracetamol
inhibitor (PPI)
NSAIDs

NSAIDs

proton pump
PPI

NSAIDs (Prevention of gastrointestinal complication)


(gastric ulcer GU)
(duodenal ulcer-DU)
NSAIDs
misoprostol
Misoprostol Ulcer Complication Outcomes Safety Assessment (MUCOSA)
misoprotstol
NSAIDs
NSAID-induced complication
40%
NSAIDs
misoprostol PPI
2
DU
NSAIDS
NSAIDs
H2-blockers
GU
NSAIDs
NASIDs
NSAIDs
1
NSAIDs
65
misoprostol
proton pump
inhibitor
2. Corticosteroid

corticosteroid
steroid
3064
71
68

steroid
(0.8%)

(1.8%)
25

151

corticosteroid
1
3. Selective Serotonin Reuptuke Inhibitors (SSRIs)
(bleeding disorders)
SSRIs
UK General Practice Research Database
uptake

5-HT

SSRIs
(class effect)

SSRIs

NSAIDs

4. Clopidogrel
5.

chloroquine, gold

4.2 Paralytic ileus

Pseudo-obstruction
(

4.8)

pseudo-obstruction

4.8
Acarbose
Calcium channel blockers
Clozapine
Colestyramine
Laxatives (bulk-forming)
Loperamide

Opioids
Phenothiazines
Potassium salts
Tricyclic antidepressants
Vincristine
Vinorelbine

(Physical obstruction within the small bowel lumen)


(Physical obstruction from within the gut wall)
69

(Bowel dysmotility)
(autonomic nerve transmission)
peritoneal fibrosis
(obstruction from outside the gut wall as a result of vascular occlusion or peritoneal
fibrosis)
Crohns disease, carcinoma, cystic fibrosis
opioids, calcium channel blocker,
anticholinergic drugs, tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), phenothiazines
clozapine
vincristine
oral contraceptives

5.

anticholinergic effect
paralytic ileus (
mesenteric vein thrombosis

(Colon)

5.1

(Diarrhea)
6
(

36
4.9)

(antimicrobials)

25%
4.9
Acarbose
Antibiotics
Biguanides
Bile salts
Colchicine
Cytotoxics (docetaxel, idarubicin,
irinotecan, epirubicin, mitoxantrone)
Dipyridamole
Gold compounds

Iron preparations
Laxatives
Leflunomide
Magnesium-containing antacids
Misoprostol
NSAIDs
(especially mefenamic acid)
Orlistat
Ticlopidine

70

- Osmotic diarrhea :
mannitol, sorbitol
- Secretory diarrhea :

- Exudative diarrhea :
1
2
- Acute diarrhea
- Chronic diarrhea

1)

2-3

30%
Clostridium difficile

1.
2.

microflora
Clostridium difficile
20%
(A

Pseudomembranous colitis
B)
osmotic

secretory

diarrhea
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Clostridium difficile

5-10
71

plaques

membranes (pseudomembrane)
fibrin fragments, leukocytes, epithelial cells
Clostridium. difficile associated diarrhea
amoxycillin, cephalosporin
2
3, clindamycin
ceftriaxone
ceftriaxone
10-40%

nasogastric tube

(endoscopy)
colonic mucosa membrane

intensive care

C.difficile
3
7

metronidazole 500
oral vancomycin 125-500
7
blocking agents, narcotic analgesics
antidiarrheal drugs (loperamide)
colon distention
paralytic ileus
necrotising enterocolitis
2) Gold therapy :
gold
40-50%
3
antidiarrheal drugs
5.2

4
muscarinic

(Ischemic colitis)

ergotamine, estrogen, amphetamine, digoxin

cocaine (

4.10)
72

4.10
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Digoxin
Docetaxel
Ergotamine
Methotrexate
Methyldopa
Methysergide

5.3

NSAIDs
Oestrogens
Salicylates
Sulfasalazine
Sumatriptan
Vasopressin
Vinorelbine

(Proctocolitis)
isotretinoin

5.4

(Constipation)

anticholinergic drugs, opioids, iron salts

verapamil (

4.11)

4.11
Anion exchange resins
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Clozapine
Diuretics
Iron preparations
Mebeverine
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

6.

Opioids
Peppermint oil
Phenothiazines
Sucralfate
Tricyclic antidepressants
Verapamil
Vincristine

(Pancreas)

6.1

(Pancreatitis)
(gallstones)

hyperlipidaemia, hypercalcaemia, endoscopic


retrograde cholangiopancreatography, trauma
aminosalicylates, azathioprine, cimetidine, interferon alfa, sodium valproate, estrogen
73

didanosine (
pancreatitis)

4.12)

(drug-induced
2%

HIV
amylase

sulfasalazine, mesalazine
olsalazine
sodium valproate

salicylate

azathioprine
mercaptopurine

1.3%

Crohns disease

4.12
Aminosalicylates (mesalazine, sulfasalazine)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Azathioprine
Didanosine
Furosemide
Gemfibrozil
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Interferon alfa

Metronidazole
Oestrogens
Pentamidine
Propofol
Sodium valproate
Sulindac
Thiazide diuretics

62
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
transdermal oestradiol, calcium and vitamin D tablet, ibuprofen (400
2
alendronic acid 10
250
3
acute sinusitis
10
2-3

(oesophagitis)

3 )
amoxicillin

alendronic acid

74

alendronic acid

NSAIDs

aspirin
alendronic acid

NSAIDs

aspirin
alendronic acid
sinusitis
10
alendronic acid

cimetidine
alendronic acid

200
30
30

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(eds.). Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions 5th ed. London: Chapman & Hall Medical, 1998;
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Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 1994; p.7786.

75

(Hepatotoxicity)
2-5%
3-10%
15%
20%
40

10%

50
(Psychoactive agents)

40%
15-30%

10-15%

(cholestasis)

aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), serum


alkaline phosphotase, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
bilirubin
(hepatocellular necrosis)
(fulminant hepatic
failure, FHF)

76

1.

1.
1.1

Type A

2
predictable ADR

intrinsic hepatotoxicity

direct

toxic effect
ADR
paracetamol
tetracycline, metrothexate
alcohol
metabolised
carbon tetrachloride
anabolic steroids
contraceptives
1.2 Type B
unpredictable ADR
idiosyncratic hepatotoxicity
type A
ADR

1-5

eosinophilia
chlorpromazine, erythromycin
sulfonamides

methyldopa, phenytoin,
ADR type B
1
12

eosinophilia
(rechallenge)
metabolite
5.1
(Lesion)
Intrinsic hepatotoxicity
Direct hepatotoxicity
Indirect hepatotoxicity
Cytotoxic
Cholestasis
Host idiosyncrasy
Hypersensitivity
Metabolic abnormality

Necrosis or steatosis

High

Steatosis, or necrosis
Bile casts

High
High

Hepatocellular or cholestasis
Hepatocellular or cholestasis

Low
Low

77

5.2
Direct Toxic Effect
Features

Predictable &
dose related
toxicity
Latent period
Arthralgia,
fever, rash,
eosinophilia
Liver
morphology

Idiosyncratic

Other

Carbon
Tetrachlor
ide

Acetaminophen

Halothane

Isoniazid

Chlorpromazine

Oral
Contraceptive
Agents

Short
0

Short
0

Variable
+

Variable
0

Variable
+

Variable
0

Necrosis,
fatty
Infiltratio
n

Centrilobular
Necrosis

Similar
to viral
hepatitis

Similar to
Viral
Hepatitis

Cholestasis
with
portal
inflammation

Cholestasis
without
Portal
inflammation
vascular lesions

* The drugs listed are typical samples

(latent period)
(
(

5.3)

5.4)

5.3
Suggestive

Compatible

Incompatible

Hepatocellular
Onset from starting drug
Onset after drug discontinued

5-90 days

<5 or >90 days


<15 days

Started after reaction


> 15 days unless
slowly metabolised

Cholestatic
Onset from starting drug
Onset after drug discontinued

5-90 days

<5 or >90 days


<1 month

started after reaction


>1 month

5.4
Hepatocellular
Decrease in ALT>50%
Cholestatic
Decrease in alkaline phosphatase
and/or bilirubin

Suggestive

Compatible

Incompatible

<8 days

<1 month

Decrease <50%

>50% within 6 months

< 5% within 6 months

No change

78

2.

2
2.1
3
(Steatosis)
2.2

3
(chronic hepatitis)
Buddi-chiari syndoame

Veno-occlusive disease (VOD),

2.

100,000

amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Co-amoxiclav.)1-5


100

NSAIDs 1-10
1
isoniazid

100,000

methotrexate
5.5
Acute parenchymallcholestatic
Hepatic necrosis
Cholestatic hepatitis
Pure cholestasis
Fatty infiltration
Granulomatous infiltration
Chronic parrenchymal
Active chronic hepatitis
Hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis
Hepatic phospholipidosis
Chronic cholestasis
Vanishing bile duct syndrome
Sclerosing cholangitis
Gallstones

Vascular
Budd-Chiari syndrome
Veno-occlusive disease
Sinusoidal lesions dilatation
- peliosis hepatitis
- perisinusoidal fibrosis
- non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
- nodular regenerative hyperplasia
Liver tumours
Adenoma
Focal nodula hyperplasia
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Angiosarcoma
Cholangiocarcinoma

79

1.
metobolised

methotrexate

(ascites)
2.
isoniazid, sulfonamides
methyldapa
flucloxacillin
azathioprine

niacin
(cirrhosis)

(hepatic encephalopathy)
halothane,

3.
valproate

sodium
(enzyme inducers)
aspirin

3
Reyes syndrome
steatosis
aspirin

juvenile arthritis
paracetamol
sulphate conjugation
paracetamol
40
isoniazid,
halothane, erythromycin,

diclofenac

4.
cytochrome P450 isoenzyme
sodium valproate

phenytoin

80

acetylators
fast acetylators
slow acetylators
acetylhydrazine
diacetylhydrazine
5.

isoniazid
slow acetylators

fast

metabolite

sodium valproate

paracetamol

isoniazid

methotrexate
rifampicin

isoniazid

6.
rheumatoid arthritis

hyperthyroidism
tetracycline

fibrosis
methotrexate
methotrexate
halothane
paracetamol
AIDS
trimoxazole
hyperthyroidism

Coaspirin

3.

phase I metabolism (toxification)


(detoxification)
conjugation phase II metabolism
phase I-mediated cytochrome P450 oxidative metabolism

81

1) Reactive electrophiles
isoniazid
paracetamol
2) Free radicals
peroxidative
carbon tetrachloride
3) activated oxygen
cytochrome P450 isoenzymes
4 families
cytochrome P450

family

cytochrome P450
cytokines
conjugation
sulphate

subfamilies

glucuronide

glutathione
paracetamol
paracetamol

glutathione
paracetamol
phase Iphase- II metabolism
neutrophils

eosinophils

(RUQ)

2-3

5-30%

82

5.6
Factor

Examples of Drugs Affected

Comments

Age

Isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, halothane


Valproic acid, salicylates

Increased incidence/severity with age >60 yr


Higher incidence in children

Sex

Halothane, methyldopa,
nitrofurantoin
Flucoxacillin, azathioprine
Acetaminophen, aspirin

Higher incidence in females


Higher incidence in males

Dose

Methotrexate, vitamin A
Genetic factors

Halothane, phenytoin,
sulfonamides.
isoniazid
Valproic acid

Higher blood concentrations associated with


risk of hepatotoxicity
Total dose, frequency, and duration
Associated with hepatotoxic risk
Numerous familial cases; defective epoxide
hydrolases increase susceptibility to
phenytoin and halothane associated injury;
acetylator phenotype may predispose to
isoniazid hepatotoxicity
Familial cases, correlation with mitochondrial
enzyme abnormalities

History of other drug


reactions

Halothane, enflurane, ibuprofen


diclofenac, erythromycins,

Rare incidence of cross-sensitivity reported


between drug classes

Other drugs

Acetaminophen

Isoniazid, zidovudine may lower toxic dose


threshold for hepatotoxicity
Increased risk of hepatic veno-occlusive
disease
Other antiepileptic drugs increase risk of
Hepatotoxicity

Busulfan, azathioprine
Valproic acid
Excessive alcohol use
Other diseases
Obesity
Fasting
Renal failure
Pre-existing liver
disease
Organ transplantation
AIDS
Diabetes

Acetaminophen
Isoniazid, methotrexate

Lowered dosage threshold


Increased liver injury and enhanced fibrosis

Halothane hepatitis, methotrexate


Acetaminophen
Tetracycline, methotrexate
Niacin (nicotinamide),
methotrexate
Azathioprine, busulfan
Dapsone, trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole, oxacillin
Methotrexate

Increased liver injury and enhanced fibrosis


Increased risk of hepatotoxicity
Increased liver injury and enhanced fibrosis
Increased risk of liver injurry
Increased risk of vascular toxicity
Increased risk of liver injury; hypersensitivity
Increased risk of hepatic fibrosis

83

5.7
Type

Drug

Conditions

Zonal Necrosis

Carbon tetrachloride
Paracetamol
Halothane

Accidental, Occupational
Overdosage, Suicidal Attempt
Repeated Exposure

Microvesicular Fat

Sodium valproate
Amiodarone
Phosphorus(white)

Accidental or Suicidal

Acute Hepatitis

Methyldopa
Isoniazid
Halothane
Ketoconazole

Hypertension
Tuberculosis

Fibrosis

Metrotrexate
Vinyl chloride

Psoriasis
Occupational

Cholestasis :
- Canalicular
- Hepatocanalicular

Methyl testosterone
Estrogen
Erythromycin
Chlorpromazine
Clavulanic acid

Hepatic vein obstruction

Sex Hormones

Sclerosing Cholangitis Neoplastic :


- Focal nodular hyperplasia
- Adenoma

FUDR
Sex hormones
Sex hormones

Contraception
Psychosis
Infection

Rectal cancer
Rare
Rare

5.8
Manifestations
Allergic (rash, fever, eosinophilia)
Pseudo-mononucleosis

Example of Offending Agent


Sulindac, dapsone, phenytoin
Para-aminosalicylic acid, phenytoin, dapsone
Methyldopa, nitrofurantoin, minocycline,

Antinuclear antibodies
Antimicrosomal antibodies

Halothane, dihydralazine

Hematologic (bone marrow injury,


aplastic/hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia)
Renal injury
Gastrointestinal (ulcer, pancreatitis)

Phenylbutazone, phenytoin
Methoxyflurane, sulindac
Phenylbutazone, tetracycline

84

4.

4.1
3
lular)

(cholestatic)

(hepatocel(mixed)

5.9
Lesion

Syndrome

Biochemical
Markers

Clinical
Presentation

ALT/AST

ALP

A, N, V

8-200 x

3x

A, N, V, L, S
A, N, V, L, S, C, E
A, N, V, J, FG

8-200 x
25-200 x
8-25 x

Variable
<3 x
<3 x

None
N, V, E

2-5 x
-15 x

<3 x
<3 x

Obstructive jaundice

A, N, J, PR,
FV, R, P

8x

>3 x

Obstructive jaundice

PR, J, P

<15x

<3 x

Examples of
Offending Agents

Hepatocellular
Necrosis

Acute hepatitis

Sinusoidal beading
Massive
Subacute

Pseudo-mononucleosis
Acute liver failure
Prolonged hepatitis

Spotty
Steatosis, microvesicular

Subclinical
Reye-like

Cholestatic Injury
Hepatocanalicular
Bile casts + spotty
necrosis
Portal inflammation
Canalicular
Bile casts

Isoniazid, diclofenac,
halothane
Phenytoin, dapsone
Same as above
Propylthiouracil,
diclofenac
Isoniazid, diclofenac
Tetracycline

Carbamazepine,
erythromycin estolate,
Sulfonylureas
Anabolic steroids
Oral contraceptives

A, anorexia; C, coagulopathy; E, encephalopathy; FG, fatigue; FV, fever; J, jaundice; L, lymphadenopathy; N, nausea; P, pain;
PR, pruritus; S, splenomegaly; R, rash; V, vomiting.

4.1.1
1) Acute hepatocellular necrosis
centrilobular (zonal)
paracetamol, carbon tetrachloride, halothane
85

enflurane
diffuse (nonzonal)
isoniazid, ketoconazole
transaminase
ALT
AST
8 - 500 (
3

methyldopa
valproic acid, aspirin,
oxacillin
0-35
/
cholesterol

alkaline phoshatase
Drug-

induced hepatitis

toxic hepatitis

(coagulopathy)
Reyes syndrome
hepalitis
aspirin
valproic acid
mitochondria
ammonia
ammonia
3
prothrombin time
intracranial hypertension
transaminase

5.10

toxic

acute hepatocellular necrosis

Allopurinol
Aspirin
Carbamazepine
Cocaine
Cyclophosphamide
Dantrolene
Didanosine
Ecstasy (MDMA;methylene dioxymethamfetamine)
Halothane

Isoniazid
Methyldopa
Minocycline
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs),e.g.indomethacin,diclofenac
Paracetamol
Sodium valproate
Sulphonamides

2) Acute hepatitis
prothrombin
time

86

3) Steatosis
aspirin

fatty liver

microvesicular steatosis
tetracycline , sodium valproate

macrovesicular steatosis
corticosteroid, methotrexate

microvesicular steatosis
sodium valproate
3-15
fatty liver of pregnancy
estrogen

alcohol
ALT

AST

Reyes syndrome
fatty liver hepatitis

(leukocytosis)
fatty liver

didanosine (ddI),

zidovudine

(AZT)
5.11

acute hepatitis

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors


Chinese herbs
Co-trimoxazole
Cyproterone
Dantrolene
Isoniazid
Ketoconazole
Methoxyflurane
Methyldopa
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

4.1.2

Nicotinamide
Nifedipine
Nitrofurantoin
Phenytoin
Pyrazinamide
Rifampicin
Sulfasalazine
Sulphonamides
Tizanidine
Tricyclic antidepressants

(Cholestasis)

2
- hepatocellular cholestasis
8

cholesterol

AST / ALT
alkaline phosphatase

3-10

87

- canalicular cholestasis
8
3

bilirubin
/

170
46.8

cholesterol
bilirubin

AST / ALT
alkaline phosphatase
42
/
2. 5

9.9

bilirubin
800
transaminase

alkaline phosphatase
3
hepatocellular cholestasis antidiabetics, phenothiazines , antithyroid , erythromycin estolate,
amoxicillin clavulanic acid
TPN
canalicular cholestasis
alkaline
phosphatase
anabolic steroid ,
cholestasis
1%
chlorpromazine
cholestasis
0.5-1%
2
4
phenothiazines

5.12
Cyclosporin
Flucloxacillin
Glibenclamide
Griseofulvin

4.1.3

canalicular cholestasis
Oral contraceptives
Tamoxifen
Warfarin

(Mixed injury)

88

AST
alkaline phosphatase

ALT

5.13

hepatocellular cholestasis

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors


Azathioprine
Carbimazole
Chlorpropamide
Cimetidine
Clavulanic acid
Co-trimoxazole
Dextropropoxyphene
Erythromycin
Flucloxacillin
Flutamide
Fusidic acid
Gold salts

Ketoconazole
Nitrofurantoin
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Penicillamine
Phenindione
Phenothiazines e.g. chlorpromazine
Phenytoin
Ranitidine
Sulphonamides
Sulphonylureas
Thiouracils
Ticlopidine
Tricylic antidepressants

antiepileptics
hydrazine antidepressants
flutamide

sants

neuroleptics
tricyclic antidepres48

niacin

4.2

5
necrosis , chronic steatosis , phospholipidosis
intrahepatic cholestosis
biliary sclerosis

chronic hepatitis, subacute hepatitis


fibrosis
cirrhosis
granulomatous

89

4.2.1
1) Chronic hepatitis
chronic active hepatitis
persistant hepatitis

chronic

autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)


autoimmune marker
hyperglobulinemia, antinuclear antibodies, antisingle-strand DNA
5.14
Lesion

Associated
Syndrome

Biochemical Markers

Examples of Offending
Agents

ALT/AST

ALP

Chronic hepatitis

3-50x

1-3x

Steatosis

Alcoholic steatosis

1-3x

1-3x

Phospholipidosis

Alcoholic hepatitis

1-5x

Variable

Nitrofurantoin, minocycline,
methyldopa
Methotrexate,
glucocorticoids
Amphophilic agents

Alcoholic hepatitis

1-5x

Variable

Amiodarone

Primary biliary
cirrhosis

1-3x

3-20x

Carbamazepine, haloperidol

Sclerosing
cholangitis
Hepatomegaly ;
hepatitis

1-5x

3-20x

Floxuridine

1-3x

3-20x

Allopurinol, carbamazepine,
hydralazine, quinine

Hepatomegaly

1-3x

<3x

Congestive
hepatopathy
Congestive
hepatopathy
Hepatomegaly

2-20x

Variable

2-20x

Variable

3x

Variable

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids,
azathioprine
Oral contraceptives

Noncirrhotic portal
HTN

1-3x

Variable

Vitamin A

Variable

Variable

Oral contracptives, anabolic


steroids

Hepatocellular
Necroinflammatory

Pseudoalcoholic
Chloestatic Injury
Cholangiodestructive
Biliary sclerosis
Granulomatous
Vascular Lesions
Peliosis
Budd-Chiari syndrome
Veno-occlusive
Sinusoidal dilation
Pericellular/sinusoidal
fibrosis
Neoplasm
Adenoma, carcinoma

Asymptomatic
hepatic mass

Anabolic steroids, oral


contraceptives
Oral contraceptives

clometacin, diclofenac, fenofibrate, methyldopa,


minocycline, nitrofurantoin, oxyphenisatin, sulfonamides
ticrynafen
ecstasy
AIH
paracetamol
90

isoniazid
4
(1)

autoimmune hepatitis

5%
(2)

90%
hypergammaglobulinemia, antiorganelle antibodies
antibodies
neoantigen complex
(2)

cytochrome P450
antigen complex
globulinemia
(3)
transaminase
sulfonamides
trazodone
(4)
paracetamol

methyldopahypergamma-

(1)
marker
etretinate, lisinopril,
aspirin,

5.15
Cimetidine
Diclofenac
Etretintate
Herbal medicines
Isoniazid
Minocycline

Nitrofurantoin
Paracetamol
Phenytoin
Sulphonamides
Tricyclic antidepressants

spider angiomas
transaminase

hypoalbuminemia
4
91

2) Subacute hepatic necrosis


chronic hepatitis

acute necrosis
acute necrosis
isoniazid, methyldopa

propylthiouracil
3) Chronic steatosis
macrovesicular
antineoplastics
methotrexate
steatosis
steatosis
chronic steatosis
microvesicular
valproic acid

glucocorticoids,
glucocorticoids
methotrexate

tetracyclines

1.5

steatosis

70-80%
4) Phospholipidosis
lysosomes

phosholipids

phospholipids
amiodarone
perhexiline maleate diethylaminoethoxyhexestrol
5) Fibrosis and cirrhosis
fibrosis
fibrosis
(irreversible)
transaminase

collogen

fibrosis
chronic cholestasis,

steatohepatitis
chronic hepatitis
methotrexate
vitamin A
92

portal hypertension
fibrosis

methotrexate
methotrexate
psoriasis

arthritis

methotrexate

psoriasis
psoriasis
portal hypertension

fibrosis

methotrexate
arthritis
(arsenic)

4.2.2

1) Chronic cholestasis
primary biliary cirrhosis
chronic cholestasis
(
5.16)
5.16
Characteristics
Associated disease
Drug intake
Clinical symptoms

Laboratory Makers
Bilirubin
ALT/AST
Alkaline phosphatase
Histologic Markers
Ductopenia
Nonsuppurative cholangitis
Hepatic granulomas

Acute cholestasis
ALT
hypertension

chronic cholestasis

primary biliary cirrhosis

Drug-Induced Chronic
Cholestasis
Irrelevant
Phenothiazines, organic arsenicals
Pruritus, early severe jaundice,
xanthomas, hepatomegaly,
splenomegaly, cirrhosis

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis


Sicca syndrome
None
Pruritus, latent mild jaundice, xanthomas,
hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, meloderma,
cirrhosis

1-20 mg/dL
2-8x
3-10x

1-5 mg/dL
2-8x
3-10x

Slight
Absent
Absent

Remarkable
Present
Present

chronic cholestasis
bilirubin
alkaline phosphatase
xanthomatosis
vanishing bile duct syndrome

AST
portal

93

chronic cholestasis
ajmaline, carbamazepine, coamoxiclav, erythromycin,
flucloxacillin, haloperidol, imipramine, phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine)
phenytoin, sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim, thiabendazloe, tolbutamide
organic arsenicals
alkaline phosphatase
gamma glutamyltransferase
2) Biliary sclerosis
intrahepatic arterial infusion
transaminase

4.2.3.

floxuridine (5 FUDR)
alkaline phosphatase

3
biliary sclerosis

formalin

(vascular lesions)
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
veno occlusive disease (VOD)
hepatic venules
connective tissue
(congestion)
transaminase

azathioprine, dactinomycin, dacorbazine, busulfan cyclophosphamide


busulfan
cyclophosphamide
veno occlusive disease
25%
heparin prophylaxis
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Budd Chiari syndrome
hepatic vein
veno-occlusive dissease

94

Peliosis hepatitis
hemoperitoneum
androgen
estrogen, tamoxifen, danazol, azathioprine
Portal hypertension
sclerosis
vitamin A
arsenicals,copper sulfate
vinyl chloride
(pancytopenis)

6
hepatorenal
inorganic
esphageal varices

4.2.4. Granulomatous hepatitis


Granulomas
noncaseating
eosinophils
granulomas
granulomatous hepatitis
2-29%
10
4
15%
granulomatous hepatitis
allopurinol, methyldopa , penicillins, phenytoin, quinidine
sulfonamides
gold salts

5.17
Allopurinol
Carbamazepine
Chlorpromazine
Gold
Hydralazine
Methyldopa
Nitrofurantoin
Penicilin

granulomatous hepatitis
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin
Procainamide
Quinidine
Quinine
Sulfasalazine
Sulphonamides
Sulphonylureas

4.2.5.
carcinoma

sarcomaandrogens,
95

estrogens
3
20
100
angiosarcomas
thorium dioxide

10
anabolic steroids

polyvinyl chloride
angiosarcoma
10

vinyl chloride

5.

aspartate aminotransferase,
alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase
total bilirubin
total protein, albumin
prothrombin time
gamma glutamyl transferase
conjugated bilirubin

96

1.

5.6 )

paracetmol

2.
90
niacin
1-2
cholestasis,

3
acute hepatocellular necrosis,

3
chronic hepatitis with portal fibrosis
niacin

3
2

transaminase

52%

2-3

niacin
50-

70%

6
3

digoxin, theophylline
piroxicam, diclofenac
clavulanic acid

niacin

salicylates

NSAIDs
sulindac,
erythromycin, amoxicillin

97

5.18
Isoniazid
Valproic acid
Halothane
Phenytoin
Sulfonamides
Propylthiouracil
Amiodarone
Dapsone

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Rifampicin-isoniazid
Alcohol-acetaminophen
Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
Acetaminophen-isoniazid

centrilobular necrosis
ecstasy
CYP 3A)
acute hepatocellular necrosis

Carbamazepine
Ofloxacin
Ketoconazole
Imipramine
Interferon-alfa
Lisinopril
Nicotinic acid
Etoposide

amphetamine

ecstasy

carbon tetrachloride
(

vinyl chloride

5.19)

5.19
Toxin
Arsenic
Carbon tetrachloride
Copper
Dimethyl formanide
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
Fluorine
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl chloride

Group Associated With Exposure


Chemical, construction, agricultural workers
Chemical plant workers, laboratory technicians
Plumbers, Copper foundry workers
Chemical plant workers, laboratory technicians
Horiculturalists, gardening enthusiasts
Chemical plant workers, laboratory technicians
Chemical and agricutural workers, laboratory technicians
Printers, dye workers, cleaners, laboratory technicians
Plastics plant workers

98

5
*A partial list of environmental toxins that can cause liver injury. At lower exposure rates, these compounds may also
predispose the patient to liver injury from a drug.

2542

9
20-40

/ (

10

7-60
5-6

Jin bu huan
7 - 52

7
)
transaminase

20

20 - 50
1
12
lobular hepatitis with microvesicular steatosis
8
Pennyroyal oil
acute centrilobular necrosis
pulegone
Comfrey tea
pyrrolizidine alkaloids

venoocclusive

disease (VOD)
VOD

Germander
2
active chronic hepatitis
99

furono diterpenoids

glutathione
autoimmune active chronic hepatitis
Chaparral

AIDS

acute

hepatocellular necrosis

chronic hepatitis with cirrhosis


3-52

vitamin A
90%
(psoriasis)

4,000-5,000
sinusoids
50,000

2
25,000

100,000

nicotinic acid

(exfoliative dermatitis)
niacin

5.20
Herb
Comfrey
Gordolobo yerba tea
Mate tea
Chinese medicinal tea

Proposed Use
Health tonic

Toxic Ingredient
Pymolizidine alkaloids

Feature of Hepatic Injury


Veno-occlusive disease

Health tonic

Veno-occlusive disase

Jin Bu Huan

Sedative, analgesic

Tu-san-chiI
(compositae)
Lycopodium serratum

Chinese herbs
Germander (tea, capsules)

Eczema, psoriasis
Weight reduction,
health tonic
Herbal remedy
Herbal tonic, cathartic

Chaparral leaf
Mistletoe/skullcap/valerian
Margosa oil
Pennyroyal oil (squawmint)
Oil of cloves

Tonic
Abortifacient, herbal
remedy
Dental pain

Many
Teucrium chamaedrys
Larrea tridenta
Senna, podophylin,
aloin
Melia azadirachta indica
Labiatae plants
(possibly diterpenes)
Unknown

Hepatocellular injury :
hepatitis, fibrosis, steatosis
Nonspecific hepatic injury
Hepatitis : necrosis, fibrosis
Hepatic necrosis
Elevated liver function tests
Reyes syndrome
Elevated liver function tests
Dose-dependent hepatotoxin

100

3.
3

6
(

5.3)

4.

5.4 )

isoniazid
transaminase
2

rifampicin
2

3
isoniazid

2
5.
eosinophilia
type B

antibodies

trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) liver protein complex


halothane
TFA metabolite
halothane

101

6.

serology
antibodies
7.
(

5.21)

5.21
Enzyme

Abbrevation

Alkaline phosphatase
5 -Nucleotidase
-Glutamyl transferase
Aspartate aminotransferase
Alanine aminotransferase
Lactate dehydrogenase
T = < 100 % of normal; =

Necrotic

Cholestotic

Chronic

Alk Phos, AP
5-NC, 5NC
GGT, GGTP
AST, SGOT
ALT, SGPT
LDH

> 100% of normal;

= > 200% above normal.

alkaline phosphatase
5nucleotidase
alkaline phosphatase
-glutamyl transferase
centrilobular necrosis
centrilobular mitochondria
transaminase
aspartate aminotransferase (AST,
SGOT)
alanine aminotransferase (ALT,SGPT)
AST
ALT

bilirubin
bilirubin

102

prothrombin time

40

serum creatinine

arterial pH

bilirubin
albumin

transferrin
(overhydration)
prothrombin time
transferrin
prothrombin time
10
prothrombin time

albumin

2
isoniazid

40%
5%

4
AST, alkaline phosphatase
.

transaminase
(1)
(2) ALT
(3) AST
CPK
alkaline phosphatase
(1)
(2)

ALT,

bilirubin (total/conjugated)

alkaline phosphtase

1.5

gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)

bilirubin

1
bilirubin

ALT

103

(3)

Pagets disease, bone


metastasis

.
(1)

hepatocellular, cholestatic
mixed
phosphatase
R>5
hepatocellular
-

R<2

2<R<5

cholestatic

ratio R = ALT/alkaline
ALT

alkaline phosphatase

(2)
-

3
3

(3)
hepatocellular
- prothrombin time
50%
asterixis

11-16

(4)
-

ALT

autoimmune chronic active hepatitis

primary biliary cirrhosis


inflamma-

tory bowel syndrome


5
negative bacillus

alkaline phosphatase
bilirubin
alkaline phosphatase
transminase
septicemia
right-side heart failure

gram-

104

left-sided heart failure


acute hypotension

cardiac output
CPK, BUN

serum creatinine

5.22
1:
(Recreational drug)
micronurtients

2
3

4
,
5
6
7
ultrasound , MRI, CT

8.
amiodarone
phospholipidosis
rhumatoid arthritis
1.5-2

methotrexate
hepatic fibrosis
methotrexate
105

methotrexate
1.5
zonal necrosis,
microvesicular fatly change, eosinophil infiltration, cholestasis, granuloma, destructive bile duct
vascular lesions
6.

1.
amoxicillin clavulanic acid, phenytoin
2.

3.
cholestyramine

4.

corticosteroid
3

6
paracetamol

5.
6.
7.

isoniazid, statins, gemfibrozil,


36

amiodarone
6

106

7.

5.23)

23
3

methotrexate

halothane

107

5.23
Name

Medications that Require Hepatic Monitoring


Liver Function Tests
Timeframe for Monitoring

Acetaminophen

LFTs

Albendazole

CBC with differential


and LFTs

Amiodarone

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)

Azathioprine

CBC with platelets and


LFTs

LFTs should be monitored


every 2 weeks for the first 4
weeks and monthly
thereafter

Carbamazepine

LFT (eg, AST, ALT),


CBC (platelets and
reticulocytes), and
serum iron, serum
sodium and osmolality,
thyroid levels, and
complete urinalysis and
BUN

Baseline and periodicially


for blood test, urinalysis,
and LFTs.

Dapsone

CBC, platelet and


reticulocyte counts,
LFTs, urinalysis
LFTs (eg, ALT)

LFTs and urinalysis every 2


to 3 weeks for the first few
weeks
For low risk patients,
monitor ALT within 3
months of starting therapy
and repeat every 6 to 12
months. For high-risk
patients (eg.age > 60 years,
renal insufficiency, highdose or prolonged NSAID
use) (multiple drug use),
monitor ALT within the first
month of therapy and repeat
every 3 to 6 months.
Routine

Diclofenac

Efavirenz
Fenofibrate

LFTS, cholesterol
levels, and routine
blood chemistry
LFTs

Gemfibrozil

Serum lipid levels,


CBC, and LFTs

Griseofulvin

Renal, LFTs, and


hematopoietic
LFTs, renal function
test, CBC with differential and routine blood
chemistry

Indinavir

In overdose and chronic use


or overuse in patients
predisposed to liver toxicity
At beginning of each 28-day
cycle and every 2 weeks
while on therapy
Prior to initiation and every
6 months thereafter.

Periodically.

Comments

If tests are not WNL, a


subsequent treatment cycle
should not be started.
IF LFTs are > 3 times the
ULN, the dose should be
decreased or stopped

If LFTs are elevated,


testing should be repeated
frequently until values
return to normal. If values
are > 3 times the ULN, the
dose should be stopped,
CPK should be checked in
patients with persistent
myopathy. If elevations are
present the drug should be
stopped.

If ALT is > 3 times the


ULN, the drug should be
stopped.

Discontinue therapy if
LFTs>3 times ULN persist.

At least every 3 months


during the first year and
periodically thereafter.
Periodic monitoring while
on prolonged therapy
Every 2 to 4 weeks

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5.23
Name

( )
Medications that Require Hepatic Monitoring
Liver Function Tests
Timeframe for Monitoring

Comments

Isoniazid

LFTs

Baseline and monthly.

Ketoconazole

LFTs (eg, GGT/Alk


phos, AST, ALT, and
bilirubin)

Prior to therapy and at


frequent intervals during
therapy

Lamivudine

LFTs, renal function


test, and CBC

Periodically during therapy

Leflunomide

LFTs

At baseline and monthly


until values are stable.

Reduce dose if ALT


elevation is >2 to < 3 times
ULN. Discontinue if ALT >
3 times ULN and start
treatment with
cholestyramine.

Meloxicam

LFTs (eg, AST)

If AST shows a > 3-fold


elevation, the drug should
be stopped.

Methotrexate

LFTs

Monitor SGPT for low-risk


patients within 3 months of
starting therapy and repeat
every 6 to 12 months.
Monitor the SGPT within
the first month of starting
treatment for high-risk
patients (eg,age>60 years,
renal insulfficiency, highdose or prolonged NSAID
therapy, multiple drug use)
and repeat every 3 to 6
months.
At baseline and every 1 to 2
months during therapy.

Methyldopa

LFTs

Nevirapine

LFTs, renal function


tests, CBC, and routine
blood chemistry

LFTs periodically,
especially during the first 6
to 12 weeks of therapy, or
whenever an unexplained
fever occurs.
Periodically during therapy

Discontinue use if LFTs


are>3 to 5 times the ULN
or if patients develop signs
of hepatitis.
The drug should be stopped
if transient minor elevations
in liver enzymes occur
persistently

More frequent monitoring


may be needed during
antineoplastic therapy,
during intitial or changing
doses, or during periods of
increased methotrexate
levels. Usually, LFT
abnormalities are transient
and therapy is not modified.
LFT adnormalities that are
persistent and/or with
decreased serum albumin
require evaluation.
Discontinue therapy if
fever, abnormal LFTs, or
jaundice occurs.

109

5.23
Name

( )
Medications that Require Hepatic Monitoring
Liver Function Tests
Timeframe for Monitoring

Niacin

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)

Prior to initiation. Every 6


to 12 weeks for the first year
and periodically thereafter
(eg, at 6-month intervals).

Oral gold

CBC with differential,


platelet count,
urinalysis, renal
function, and LFTs.

Prior to therapy: CBC with


differential, platelet count,
and urinalysis every month
during therapy.

Pioglitazone

LFTS (eg, AST, ALT)

Prior to initiation, every 2


months for the first year,
and periodically thereafter.

Pentamidine

Daily BUN and Scr,


daily blood glucose,
CBC and platelet count,
LFTs (bilirubin, alk
phos, AST, ALT),
calcium, and ECG
LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)
and uric acid levels

Prior to, during, and after


therapy.

Rafampcin

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)

Riluzole

LFTs, urinalysis, CBC,


and routine blood
chemistry

Monitor prior to therapy and


then every 2 to 4 weeks
during therapy in patients
with impaired hepatic
function.
Every 2 months during
therapy.

Ritonavir

Serum glucose,
triglyceride and
cholesterol, LFTs (eg,
AST, ALT, GGT,
CPK), and uric acid
LFTs (eg, ALT)

Pyrazinamide

Rofecoxib

Prior to therapy and


periodically therafter

Comments
If LFT values are > 3 times
the ULN, or if associated
with nausea, fever, and/or
malaise, the drug should be
stopped. If 1 g is given
with a HMG-CoA,
periodically test CPK and
potassium.

If there are signs of


hepatocellar damage, the
drug should be stopped.
Discontinue therapy if signs
of hepatotoxicity occur.

If LFTs increase, more


frequent monitoring is
necessary. If
granulocytopenia occurs,
the drug must be stopped.

Baseline LFTs, CPK, and


uric acid and at periodic
intervals.
For low-risk patients, the
ALT should be monitored
within 3 months of starting
treatment and repeated
every 6 to 12 months. For
high-risk patients, the ALT
should be monitored within
the first month of starting
treatment and repeated
every 3 to 6 months.

High-risk patients are > 60


years of age, have renal
insufficiency, are on high
dose or prolonged NSAID
therapy, or take multiple
drugs. If the ALT is > 3
times ULN, the drug should
be stopped

110

5.23
Name

( )
Medications that Require Hepatic Monitoring
Liver Funcation Tests Timeframe for Monitoring

Rosiglitazone

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)


and Hg/Hct

Statins
-

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)


Atorvastatin
Carivastatin
Fluvastatin
Pravastatin
Simvastatin

Terbinafine

LFTs

Tretinoin

LFTs

Valproic acid

LFTs (eg, AST, ALT)

Zileuton

LFTs

For LFTs: prior to initiation.


every 2 months for the first
year, and periodically
thereafter. For Hg/Hct:
periodically during therapy.
Prior to initiation. Repeated
semiannually during the
first year or until 1 year
after the last dose increase.

Prior to therapy and


periodically if patient is on
drug for longer than 4 to 6
weeks
During treatment
Prior to initiation of therapy
and at frequent intervals
thereafter (especially during
the first 6 months).
ALT at baseline, monthly
for the first 3 months, every
2 to 3 months for the
remainder of the first year,
then periodically thereafter.

Comments

If LFTs are elevated, a


second test should be
performed. LFTs should be
repeated until values return
to normal. If values are > 3
times the ULN, the drug
should be stopped. If
weakness, myalgia, or
muscle tenderness is
present, CPK should be
tested. If CPK is > 10 times
the ULN, the drugs should
be stopped. Closer
monitoring is needed in
patients receiving fibric
acid derivatives, lipidlowering doses of niacin,
cyclosporin, erythromycin,
or azole antifungals
concurrently. In any acute,
serious condition
suggestive of myopathy, or
having a risk factor
predisposing the patient to
renal failure secondary to
rhabdomyolysis, the drug
should be stopped.
If liver dysfunction
develops, the drug should
be stopped
If LFT values are > 5 times
the ULN, the drug should
be temporarily stopped.

Discontinue therapy if
signs/symptoms of liver
toxicity occur, or for LFTs
= 5 times ULN.

111

streptomycin
sporin

ethambutol, cyclo-

capreomycin
3
3

isoniazid, rifampicin
pyrazinamide
2
isoniazid
rifampicin

6
isoniazid
(

200

tramsaminase
/ )
isoniazid

10 20%
2
0.53%

3
isoniazid

11

isoniazid

rifampicin
2.7 10%
10
isoniazid
isoniazid
acetylhydrazine
rapid acetylators
slow acetylators
isoniazid
35
HIV
rifampicin
rapid
slow acetylators
3.5%
isoniazid
rapid
slow acetylators
0.5%
1.4%
additive
synergistic
rifampicin
1%
alkaline phosphatase
bilirubin
12
23
112

rifampicin
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
/

60

60%

20-40

2%
pyrazinamide
3
7
1

isoniazid, rifampicin pyrazinamide


2
isoniazid
rifampicin

9
9

1.

2
4
transaminase

2.
3
3.
isoniazid
4.

hyperbilirubinaemia
hyperbilirubinaemia
bilirubin
2

5.
6.
7.
isoniazid

3
isoniazid
transaminase
rifampicin
bilirubin
rifampicin

isoniazid

Amiodarone
Amiodarone

metabolite
transaminase

30%

phospholipid

151-3%
113

acute alcoholic hepatitis


fibrosis
metabolite
amiodarone
transami-nase

pseudo alcoholic
portal hypertension
desethylamiodarone

cardiac arrhythmias

Co-amoxiclav
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid
Co-amoxiclav
beta-lactamase inhibitor clavulanic acid
cholestasis

amoxicillin

4-6
Anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids
bone marrrow failure

transaminase
5%
cholestasis

Chlorpromazine
Chlorpramazine
chlorpromazine
1%

cholestasis

100

/
alkaline phosphatase
alkaline phosphatase
3

cholestasis
cholestasis

1-4

114

eosinophilia
leukocytosis
conjugated
hyperbilirubinemia alkaline phosphatase
transaminase
(
100-200
/ )
canalicular cholestasis
polymorphonuclear, eosinophilic
mononuclear leukocytes
scattered foci
4-8
cholestyramine
primary biliary cirrhosis
Erythromycin
Erythromycin

erythromycin estolate

mixed

erythromycin
(cholecystitis)
(cholangitis)
erythromycin
estolate
ethylsuccinate

lactobionate

Halothane
Halothane
25%
20-40%

viral-hepatitis-like reaction

3
7-10

eosinophilia

halothane
115

halothane

Hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme reductase inhibitors


Statins
mixed hepatocellular and cholestasis
statins
lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin
1-2%
transaminase
3
centrilobular necrosis, centrilobular cholestasis
acute hepatitis like
transaminase

Methyldopa
Methyldopa
hepatitis
transaminase

viral hepatitis

chronic

metabolite
5%)
1%

20
2-3

eosinophilia

Oral contraceptives
cholesterol

Budd-Chiari syndrome
estrogen

116

intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy


cholestasis
estrogen

cholestasis
Scanidavian, Chilean
cholestyramine

estrogen
2-3
Paracetamol
Paracetamol
7.5

150

10-15 )
paracetamol
5%
paracetamol

metabolised

sulfation
90%
5% metabolised
P-450
N-acetylparabenzoquinoneimine (NAPQI)
glutathione conjugation
paracetamol
30%
NAPQI
paracetamol
1)

glucuronidation
cytochrome
glutathione
NAPQI

0.524
2-3

2)

24-48
bilirubin

3)

prothrombin time
prothrombin time

72-96
transaminase
5%

3000 48000
4-18

90%

117

4)

4-14
3

paracetamol
4-12
24
(

nomogram
50
200

5.1)

12
4

/
/

200
2

transaminase
3-4

24-48
(

5.2)

5.1
paracetamol
paracetamol

metabolised

NAPQI
NAPQI
4

40%

cytochrome P450
glutathione
paracetamol
30%
118

60

paracetamol

paracetamol
paracetamol
100
100

15

paracetamol
activated charcoal
activated charcoal
N-acetylcysteine

15

4
activated charcoal 50
NAC

4
paracetamol
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

paracetamol
sorbitol
glutathione

NAC
NAC
NAC
NAC

16
NAC

4
sulfation
8-10
paracetamol
16-24
NAC

NAPQI
paracetamol

24

5.2

119

paracetamol

NAC

2
paracetamol
140
1330

NAC
NAC
NAC
4
17

NAC
/
/
5%

70

68

NAC
1

NAC
NAC
NAC

NAC
domperidone

metoclopramide
NAC

5.24

urticaria,

angioedema,

anaphylactoid reaction

10%

15-60
transaminase
24-72

ALT

antihistamine
prothrombin time

AST

NAC
3
5.24

N-acetylcysteine
(
140
/
70
/
4 . 17
150
/
5% Dextrose 200 .
15
50
/
5%
Dextrose 500 .
4 .
100
/
5% Dextrose 1
16 .
140
/
5% Dextrose
1 .
70
/
5% Dextrose
1 . 4 . 12

/
1330

72

300

20-25

980

48

120

5
.

prothrombin time > 100

arterial pH <7.30
INR > 6.5 bilirubin
creatinine > 300 ,

Phenytoin
Phenytoin

eosinophilia

3-4
/

viral hepatitis like reaction

6
atypical lymphocytosis

leukocytosis
phenytoin

Sodium valproate
Sodium valproate
10
INH

sodium valproate

sodium valproate
eosinophilia
centrilobular necrosis
sodium valproate

Reyes syndrome
mitochondrial oxidation

metabolite

Total parenteral nutrition


Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
cholestasis
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
cholestasis, steatosis gallstones
steatosis
steatohepatitis

steatosis

TPN

cholestasis
121

cholelithiasis

premature neonates

Alternative medicines
Alternative medicines

Jin bu huan
veno-occlusive disease
senna, mistletoe, skullcap, gentian

hepatitis

steatosis

hepatocellular necrosis
pyrrolizidine alkaloid
xiao-chai-hu-tang, germander, chaparral,
comfrey pyrrolizidine alkaloid

5.25
Acetaminophen
Alcohol
Allopurinol
I:
Occasional
M:
Submassive or massive necrosis cholestatic or granulomatous hepatitis
Mech: Hypersensitivity
Amiodarone
I:
Uncommon
M:
Alcoholic hepatitis-like lesions, confluent and bridging necrosis; cirrhosis
Mech: Phospholipidosis
Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
I:
Low
M:
Cholestasis; hepatocellular or mixed
Mech: Immunologic idiosyncrasy
Androgenic steroids
I:
High incidence of hepatic dysfunction; cholestatic jaundice dose related
M:
Canalicular cholestasis with minor or no portal inflammation; dilation of sinusoids; peliosis
hepatis; adenoma and carcinoma
Mech: Indirect intrinsic hepatotoxin
Aspirin and other salicylates
I:
0.1-0.5%
M:
Focal necrosis; steatosis
Mech: Intrinsic hepatotoxicity
Azathioprin
I:
Rare
M:
Cholestasis; minor hepatocellular injury; veno-occlusive disease
Mech: Hypersensitivity

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( )

Captopril
I:
M:

Rare
Mostly cholestasis; mixed hepatocellular and cholestatic injury; pure hepatocellular injuryrare
Mech: Hypersensitivity and modulation of eicosanoid metabolism by inhibition of kininase II with
increased hepatic bradykinin activity
Carbamazepine
I:
< 1%
M:
Hepatocellular, cholestatic, mixed
Mech: hypersensitivity; idiosyncrasy; toxic metabolites
Carmustine (BCNU)
I:
Dose related
M:
Cytotoxic
Mech: Intrinsic hepatotoxin
Chlorpromazine (CPZ)
I:
0.1-0.2%
M:
Cholestasis; scattered focal areas of necrosis
Mech: Hypersensitivity; idiosyncrasy
Cloxacillin
I:
Low
M:
Cholestasis
Mech: Hypersensitivity? Idiosyncrasy
Contraceptive steroids (OCs)
I:
Dose related 1:10,000 in Europe and North America; 1:4,000 in Chile and Scandinavia
M:
Cholestasis, adenoma, peliosis hepatis, Budd-Chiari syndome, carcinoma
Mech: Indirect hepatotoxin; genetic predisposition
Cyclosporin
I:
Uncommon
M:
Cholestasis
Mech: Direct toxic effect on bile secretion
Didanosine
See zidovudine
Diltiazem
I:
Rare
M:
Granulomatous
Mech: Idiosyncrasy
Erythromycin + other macrolides
I:
3.6/100,000
M:
Cholestasis; mixed cholestatic-cytotoxic injury
Mech: Hypersensitivity
Fluconazole
See ketoconazole
Fluoroquinolones
I:
Rare
M:
Cholestasis; centrilobular necrosis
Mech: Idiosyncrasy?
Fluoxetine
I:
Very low
M:
Cholestatic
Mech: Hepatocelular?
Glucocorticoids
I:
Dose relaed
M:
Steatosis
Mech: Hepatotoxicity

123

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Haloperidol
I:
M:
Mech:
Halothane
I:

( )
Low
Cholestasis
Hypersensitivity
1. Mild form > 25%
2. Severe 1:35,000-1:3,500
Centraxonial necrosis; steatosis; massive necrosis
Metabolic idiosyncrasy; hypersensitivity

M:
Mech:
Indinavir
See zidovudine.
Isoflurane
See halothane.
Itraconazole
See ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
I:
0.03-0.1%
M:
Hepatocellular necrosis; mixed cholestasis-hepatocellular
Mech: Metabolic idiosyncrasy
Mercaptopurine (6-MP)
I:
Dose related
M:
Cholestasis with fatty heptic necrosis
Mech: Indirect instrinsic hepatotoxin
Methimazole
I:
Rare
M:
Cholestasis
Mech: Hypersensitivity
Methotrexate (MTX)
I:
Dose, frequency, and duration related
M:
Macrovesicular steatosis and portal inflammation; necrosis; chronic steatosis may lead to
fibrosis and cirrhosis
Mech: Indirect intrinsic hepatotoxin
Methyldopa
I:
Low
M:
Cytotoxic injury; subacute or bridging necrosis; rare cholestasis; chronic active hepatitis
Mech: Toxic metabolites; hypersensitivity
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
I:
1%
M:
Hepatocellular damage
Mech: Metabolic idiosyncrasy; autoimmune
Nevirapine
See zidovudine.
Niacin (Nicotinic acid)
I:
Occasional
M:
Hepatic necrosis; cholestasis
Mech: Unknown; dose related? Direct toxicity? formulation related?
Nifedipine
See diltiazem
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
I:
1:100,000 recipients
M:
Cholestasis, cytotoxic, or mixed
Mech: Hypersensitivity; reactive metabolites
Nitrofurantoin
I:
Rare
M:
Mixed cholestatic-cytotoxic injury; chronic active hepatitis
Mech: Hypersensitivity; reactive metabolites

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( )

Penicillin
I:
Very rare
M:
Necrosis; granuloma; lupoid hepatitis
Mech: Hypersensitivity
Phenylbutazone
I:
0.25%
M:
1. Granulomatous form
2. Severe necrosis with or without cholestasis
Mech: Hypersensitivity; intrinsic toxicity
Phenytoin
I:
<1%
M:
Submassive necrosis; lobular hepatitis; cholestatic hepatitis; granulomatous hepatitis
Mech: Hypersensitivity; idiosyncrasy; toxic metabolites
Prochlorparazine
I:
Rare
M:
Cholestasis
Mech: Hypersensitity
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
I:
Rare
M:
Hepatocellular injury; chronic active hepatitis; cholestasis; granuloma
Mech: Hypersensitivity; toxic metabolites?
Quinidine
I:
Rare
M:
Mixed hepatocellular; granulomata
Mech: Hypersensitivity
Statins
I:
Very rare
M:
Mild focal hepatitis; cholestasis
Mech: Hepatocellular
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole)
I:
Very low
M:
Cholestasis; few hepatocellular
Mech: Idiosyncrasy
Sulfonamides
I:
0.5-1% cholestatic jaundice
M:
Mixed hepatocellular injury; subacute hepatic necrosis with cirrhosis; chronic active hepatitis;
granulomatous hepatitis
Mech: Hypersensitivity; idiosyncrasy
Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemics
I:
0.1-0.5%
M:
Mixed cholestatic-cytotoxic injury
Mech: Hypersensitivity, hepatotoxicity
Tetracyclines
I:
Low
M:
Microvesicular fat droplets in hepatocytes; fatty degeneration
Mech: Intrinsic hepatotoxicity
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
I:
Rare to infrequent
M:
Cholestasis; heptic necrosis
Mech: Hypersensitivity plus slight toxicity
Trifluoperazine
I:
Rare
M:
Cholestasis
Mech: Hypersensitivity

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( )

Valproic acid
I:
0.05-0.1%
M:
Microvesicular steatosis; focal or massive necrosis
Mech: Toxic metabolites; idiosyncrasy
Verapamil
See diltiazem.
Vitamin A
I:
Dose related
M:
Fat-storing cell hyperplasia and hypertrophy; nonspecific hepatocellular degeneration;
fibrosis; cirrrhosis
Mech: Intrinsic hepatotoxin
Zidovudine
I:
Very low
M:
Macrovesicular steatosis
Mech: Idosyncrasy?
Zileuton
I:
Low
M:
Unknown
Mech: Idiosyncrasy

63

76
co-trimoxazole
2
generalised tonio-clonic
7
valproic acid 1
8
erythromycin estolate
2
ALT 66
/
AST 88
alkaline phosphatase 85
/
total bilirubin 0.8
/
1

152

5.6)
40

erythromycin estolate

isoniazid, halothane,

diclofenac
valproic

acid

salicylates

3
126

nitrofurantoins, methyldopa
sulfouamides

paracetamol, isoniazid

cytochrome P450
valproic acid

3
2-4

CC :
HPI :

PMH :

SH :
Med:
PE :

LAB :

2
52
30
2542
nausea, anorexia
2-wk PTA, nausea, anorexia, fatigue, intense generalised itching
10 d. PTA, dark urine, light coloured stools, yellow pigmentation of the skin, no fever,
vomitting, abdominal pain, rash, fatty food intolerance.
NIDDM x 12 y
HTN x 4 y
Acute otitis media, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid 625
, q 8 x 10d. (1 mo. ago)
Tobacco (-ve), alcohol (-ve)
Troglitazone 400
/
; HCT 25
/ Lisinopril 10
/
GA weak and icteric
VS BP 126/80, HR 68, RR 15, T 37 o C,
ABD scratch marks and slightly tender, but normal size, liver
Elyte WNL

127

LFT- AST 430


/ , ALT 294
/ , alkaline phosphatase 1230
albumin 4.1 gm/dl, total : directed bilirubin ratio 7.25
/dl :6.2

,
/

CBC diff. WNL


Serology - Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B (-ve)
Ultrasound : normal biliary tract system, with no obstruction in bile ducts
Liver biopsy : normal liver architecture, marked centrilobular cholestasis with bile pigment in
hepatocytes and caniliculi, mild portal inflammatory Infiltrate with excess of
eosinophils
Assessment : Drug-induced hepatitis

1.
2. lente insulin 20
3. cholestyramine 4 , tid. for itching
4. daily diet, 1200 calorie with no added salt
5 : LFT- AST 85
/ , ALT 214
/ , alkaline phosphatase 288
, bilirubin T:D 2.46
/
: 1.69
/
BP 190/105 mm Hg, FBS 190
/
1.
lene insulin
blood glucose
insulin 35
/ (FBS
190
/
)
2. HCTZ 25
/
BP.
calcium channel blocker
10 : D/C Med HCTZ 25
/ Amlodipine 2.5
/ Pioglitazone 20
/

1:

1.
2.
3.
4.

LFT

128

5.
6.

rechallenge

(
)

infectious mononucleosis
alkaline phosphatase
serum aminotransferase
eosinophil

hyperbilirubinemia, serum alkaline phosphatase


AST
cellular damage
hepatic injury
serum aminotransferase

ALT

bilirubin

cholestatic jaundice
hepatomixed cholestatic-cytotoxic
albumin

3
3

129

ultrasound
(extrahepatic obstructive jaundice)
unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
hemolysis
ALT

AST
AST
eosinophils

serum aminotransferase

alkaline

phosphatase
4

amoxicillin-clavulanic acid,

troglitazone, hydrochlorothiazide,
lisinopril
1. Hydrochlorothiazide
allergic cholestatic jaundice
thiazides
4
2. Lisinopril
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
hepatocellular injury
mixed cholestatic-cytotoxic injury
pure hepotocellular injury
lisinopril
hepatic injury
14
3. Troglitazone

mixed cholestatic-cytotoxic injury


(
4.9
)

3-9

ALT

20
18
4. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
inhibitor
)
media

ALT
semisynthetic penicillin
1-1.7
10,000
2-45
amoxicillin-clavalunic acid

-lactamase
(
27
acute otitis

amoxicillin clavulanic acid

130

(Rechallenge)
40-60%
1-12
cholestasis
amoxicillin-clavulante acid

2000-3000
, esophageal
hydrocortisone 1000
/

variceal bleeding

1.
2.

1200
cholestyramine

3.

amoxicillin-clavulanic acid

48
Tramal (Tramadol 50

3
)

131

(Jin Bu Huan)
2
ALT
1378

AST 1333

bilirubin 3.9

3%
(sedative)
(
5.20)

20

12
microvesicular steatosis

(7-52
)
transaminase

20-50
lobular

2-3

132

1.

. :
2.

(
:

2.
3.

4.

5.

6.

, 2541.
(Fulminant Hepatic Failure)

, 2543 ; 13(5) : 209-226.


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.
2
3.
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:
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).

.
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:
(
:
, 2541.
467-469.

).

(
:
, 2541.
,
:

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134

2
1.
2.

thyroxine, insulin

corticosteroid

amiodarone, ketoconazole cimetidine, spironolactone, methyldopa

antipsychotics

methimazole
thyroxine
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
amiodarone
lithium
arrhythmia
manic-depressive
hypothyroidism
glucocorticoids
Cushings syndrome
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
glucocorticoid
ketoconazole
steroid
adrenal insufficiency
dopaminergic
serotoninergic receptors
hyperprolactinaemia
galactorrhoea
spironolactone
gynecomastia
estrogen
augmented type A

carbamazepine
benzodiazepines

dexamethasone suppression test


NSAIDs
cortisol

phenytoin
amphetamines,
Cushings syndrome

135

1.
2.
3.
1.
1.1.
triiodothyronine (T3)
thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
pituitary-thyroid axis)

thyroxine (T4)
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
(Hypothalamic(feedback control)
3
hypothyroidism

hyperthyroidism
60-80
hypothyrodism
3

hyperthyroidism
6.1
hyperthyroidism
Amiodarone
Interferon alfa
Lithium
Radiographic contrast media (
Amiodarone
Amiodarone
400

hypothyroidism
Amiodarone
Interferon alfa
Lithium
)

37%
6-12

200136

100
TSH

T3, T4

hypothyroidism

hyperthyroidism

amiodarone
2-3
amiodarone
(Wolff-Chaikoff effect)

3-4
hypothyroidism

1-32%
thyroid antibodies
hypothyroidism

14
hypothyroidism

TSH ,
T4
amiodorone
(replacement therapy)
thyroxine
4-6
amiodarone

(1)

amiodarone
hypothyroidism
thyroxine
25-50
hyperthyroidism

autoantibodies
antibodies
1-23%
hyperthyroidism
amiodarone
(tremor)
(cardiac arrhythmia)
amiodarone
TSH
(1)
amiodarone

(2)
hypothyroidism
25-50

thyrotoxicosis
hyperthyroidism

T3, T4,
8

(2)
(antithyroid drugs)

amiodarone
propylthiouracil

methimazole

hyperthyroidism
potassium perchlorate
137

beta-blockers
prednisolone 40-60
(radioactive iodine)

corticosteroids
hyperthyroidism

Lithium
Lithium
amiodarone
lithium
10-34 %

hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
thyroid antibodeis

hypothyroidism

lithium
lithium

hypothyroidism 30%
2-3
T4

lithium
lithium
TSH
12

subclinical
T3
T3
T4

12
2-3
hypothyroidism
lithium

2%

hypothyroidism
lithium
lithium

50%
autoimmune
methimazole

lithium

Interferon Alfa
hyperthyroidism
antibodies

recombinant interferon alfa


7%

hypothyroidism
4%
thyroid
interferon alfa
amphetamine abuse
ketoconazole
rifampicin
138

6.2
Lithium (acute effect)
Potassium perchlorate
Adrenal suppressants
Antiarryhthmic
Antirheumatics
Antithyroid drugs
Antituberculous drugs
Sulphonamides
Miscellaneous

Amiodarone
Iodide (large doses)

aminoglutethimide, high-dose ketoconazole


amiodarone
oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone
carbimazole, methimazole, propylthiouracil
ethionamide, rifampicin
co-trimoxazole, sulphadiazine
chlorpromazine, pentazocine, sulphonylureas

Lithium (chronic effect)

1.2
TSH
3

T4

T3
total T4

T3
T4
0.03%
0.3%
total T3

estrogen
total T4
hyperthyroidism

thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)


TSH
fluorouracil, methadone abuse heroin abuse
TBG
androgens
danazol
anabolic steroids
TBG
TSH
Total T4
(enzyme inducer)
cytochrome
P-450
phenytoin, carbamazepine
rifampicin
TSH
fenclofenace
NSAIDs
TBG
T4
TSH
2-4
T3
beta-blockers propranolol
nadolol
T4
euthyroid
hyperthyroxinemia
propronolol
139

radiographic contrast media


3-4

14
radiographic contrast media

hyperthyroidism

lipoprotein lipase
heparin
TBG

furosemide
/
100

heparin
60
free fatty acid
heparin

15

T4
heparin

free fatty acid


TBG

corticosteroids
T3

T4

TSH

80
) dexamethasone (
/ )
TSH
pituitary insufficiency

T4
,
0.5

dopamine (
/ )

octreotide (
TSH

140

Iodide-containing compounds,
contrast media, providoneiodine, kelp, tincture of
iodine, saturated solution
potassium iodide, Lugols
solution, amiodarone

No change if test
not interfered by
iodide (i.e., radio
immunoassay)

No
change

serum TBG
concentrations,
T4 clearance

Dilution of total body


iodide pools

or
or no
change

Displacement of T4 and
T3 from TBG

Phenytoin in vitro, high dose


heparin, furosemide,
salicylates (level > 15
mg/100 mL),
phenylbutazone,
fenclofenac, halofenate,
mitotane, chloral hydrate 5fluorouracil
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(e.g., sertraline)
or no change

or
little to
no
change

serum TBG
concentrations,
T4 to T3 conversion
TSH secretion
serum TBG
concentrations

Glucocorticoids (stress dosages)

Androgens anabolic steroids,


danazol, L-asparaginase,
nephrotic syndrome,
cirrhosis, familial TBG

serum TBG
concentrations

RT3U

Estrogens, oral contraceptives,


pregnancy, heroin,
methadone, clofibrate,
acute and chronic active
hepatitis, familial TBG

TT4

Mechanism

Drug or Disease

6.3

No
change

or no
change

No
change

No
change

No
change

141

FT4/FT4l

No
change

or no
change

TT3

I Uptake

or no
change

No change

No change

Slight

No change

131

No change

or no change

No change

No change

No change

TSH

Sertraline
reported to
cause
hypothyroidism
No change in
thyroid status

FT4//FT4l
corrects for
TBG alterations;
TSH indicates
true thyroid
status
Evaluate thyroid
status after
steroids are
stopped
FT4//FT4l
corrects TBG
alterations; TSH
indicates true
thyroid status
FT4//FT4l
corrects for
TBG changes;
TSH indicates
true thyroid
status

Comments

Normal or

No Change

Dopamine suppresses
TSH secretion

or normal

Hepatic enzyme inducer


of T4 metabolism

Impair peripheral
conversion of T4 to
T3; rT3

No change

TT4

Decrease total body iodide


pools

Mechanism

No
Change

No
change

or no
change

No
change

RT3U

( )

No
change

Normal
or

or
normal

No
change

FT4/FT4l

142

No
change

Usually
low

No
change

No
change

TT3

I Uptake

No change

No change

No change

Might be

131

TSH secretion

No change in
euthyroid
patients not on
T4 replacement
No change but
in euthroid sick
syndrome, slight
or in TSH
might occur

No change

TSH

No change in
euthyroid
patients not on
T4 replacement
Thyroid
replacement not
necessary

No change in
thyroid status

Comments

Not enough to
interfere with
diagnosis of
hyperthyroidism
Amiodarone, iopodate,
Impair pituitary and
No
Thyroid
Transient
iopanoate
peripheral conversion
Change
abnormalities
of T4 to T3
transient; should
be normal
within 3 mo; can
cause thyroid
dysfunction in
predisposed
patients
TT4, total thyroxine; T4, thyroxine; TBG, thyroxine-binding globulin; FT4, free thyroxine; FT4l, free thyroxine index; RT3U, resin T3 uptake; T4U, T4 uptake; TT3, total T3;
FT3I, free triiodothyronine index; TSH, thyrotropin-stimulating hormone; ATgA,antithyroglobulin antibody; TPO, thyroperoxidase antibody.

Propranolol, old age,


fasting, malnutrition,
acute and chronic
systemic illness (e.g.,
euthyroid sick
syndrome)
Dopamine, levodopa, highdose glucocorticoids,
bromocriptine

Strong diuresis by
furosemide, ethacrynic
acid, iodine deficiency
Phenytoin, carbamazepine,
rifampicin,
phenobarbital

Drug or Disease

6.3

2.
glucocorticoids,
aldosterone, androgens, estrogen
catecholamines
glucocorticoids
cortisol
androgens
corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)
mineralocorticoids
aldosterone
renin-angiotensin
prostaglandins, atrial natriuretic factor
dopamine
catecholamines epinephrine
neural stimuli
2.1
Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids
cortisol
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)
2-3
Cushings syndrome
hydrocortisone
2
moon face, buffalo hump,
corticosteroids
ACTH
corticosteroids
(withdrawal syndrome)

ACTH

CRH
steroids

HPA
50
/
(adrenal hypofunction)
HPA
glucocorticoids

corticosteroids
corticosteroids
(replacement dose)

2
HPA
corticosteroids
HPA

beclomethasone diproprionate

1.5

/
HPA

fluorinated
corticosteroid
143

corticosteroids
40
/

prednisolone

corticosteroids
corticosteroids

3
adrenocortical insufficiency
18

1
(Pulse therapy)
HPA

10
glucocorticoids
cortisol
Cushings syndrome
Cushings Syndrome

HPA

Cushings syndrome
hydrocortisone
prednisolone
dexamethasone
cortisol

spironolactone

hydroxyzine
cortisol-binding globulin
urine steroid

estrogen

Ketoconazole
ketoconazole
200

urine cortisol

glucocorticoid
adrenal insufficiency

ketoconazole

2
ketoconazole

Cushings
itraconazole

fluconazole

adrenal insufficiency

144

Rifampicin
rifampicin
hypoadrenalism
steroids

adrenal insufficiency
rifampicin

heparin
2.2

phenytoin
adrenal insufficiency
warfarin

steroids

1-2

steroid

aldosterone synthesis
aldosterone
mineralocorticoids

aldosterone

renin-angiotensin

(RAS)
sympathetic
prostaglandins
aldosterone
ACTH
hyperaldosteronism lithium,
loop diuretics, oral contraceptives, spironolactone, thiazides
angiontensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
angiotensin I angiotensin II
aldosterone
angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors
hypoaldosteronism
hyperkalemia
hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis
angiotensin II receptor antagonist losartan
aldosterone
heparin
2-3
hypoaldosteronism
heparin
7
heparin
acidosis
heparin
aldosterone
bromocriptine

potassium-sparing
7
beta-2 agonists

nebulised salbutamol
renin
piribedil
dopamine-1 agonist
(vasodilatation)
renin
aldosterone
dopamine-2 agonist
aldosterone
145

ibuprofen, piroxicam
renin

sympathetic tone
naproxen

NSAIDs
indomethacin,
renin
aldosterone
prostaglandin
growth hormone

aldosterone

3.

hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal

gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH)


luteinisinghormone releasing hormone (LHRH)
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteinising hormone (LH)
FSH LH
gonads
testosterone, estrogen
progesterone
LH
testosterone
FSH
FSH
estrogen
LH
estrogen
progesterone
FSH
LH
gynecomastia,
hyperprolactinaemia, infertility
sexual dysfunction
erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory
disorders, priapism
altered libido
ketoconazole
400
testosterone
gynecomastia
danazol
testosterone
sex hormone-binding globulin
virilization
hirsutism
endometriosis
estrogen
metastatic prostatic carcinoma
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal cyproterone acetate
antiandrogen steroid
LH
FSH
testosterone
LHRH analogues
central
precocious puberty
medical castration
hot
flush
(osteoporosis)
3.1 Gynecomastia
3

neonatal

estrogen

puberty

70%
146

testosterone

gynecomastia
50%
spironolactone, cimetidine

gynecomastia

10-20%
ketoconazole
gynecomastia

2
estrogen
6.4
digoxin
estrogen analogue
6.4

testosterone
gynecomastia

10%

digoxin

gynecomastia

Drugs with oestrogenic activity


Clomifene
Digitalis glycosides
Oestrogens
Spironolactone
Drugs reducing testosterone synthesis or effects
Alcohol
Alkylating agents, e.g. vinblastine
Cimetidine
Cyproterone
Flutamide
Ketoconazole
Phenytoin
Spironolactone
Drugs where the mechansim is uncertain
Antipsychotics, e.g. chlorpromazine
Calcium channel blockers. e.g. verapamil, nifedipine
Isoniazid
Marijuana
Methadone
Methyldopa
Protease inhibitors (Melbourne et al., 1998)
Stavudine( Choi and Pai, 1998)
Tricyclic antidepressants

3.2 Infertility
endometriosis
hypogonadism

retrograde ejaculation
FSH
LH
147

GnRH
6.5

libido

erection
6.5
Alkylating agents (e.g. chlorambucil, cyclophosphamide,
melphalan)
Anabolic steroids
Colchicine
Diethylstillbestrol
Methotrexate

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammartory drugs


(women)
Procarbazine
Sulfasalazine (males)
Vincristine

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

alkylating agents

cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil

(azoospermia)
methotrexate
psoriasis

vincristine

cisplatin
FSH
LH
ovarian failure

menopause

amenorrhoea
mephalan

estrogen
cyclophosphamide

amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea
progesterone
hyperprolactinaemia
prolactin
estrogen, methyldopa, metoclopramide, cimetidine, risperidone
neuroleptics
antipsychotics
prolactinsparing
clozapine, olanzapine
quetiapine
corticosteroids
, danazol,
isoniazid, spironolactone
100-200
/
amenorrhea
2
NSAIDs
148

diclofenac, naproxen

6.6

anovulation

Anabolic steroids
Danazol
Isoniazid

indomethacin

amenorrhea

Risperidone
Spironolactone

3.3 Sexual dysfunction

dopamine
testosterone

serotonin
erectile dysfunction
50-70

10%

exectile dysfunction
25%
antihypertensives, antipsychotics, antidepressants

50%

antiepileptics

Antihypertensives
sexual dysfunction
clonidine
methyldopa
libido,
erectile dysfunction
ejaculatory failure
doxazosin
erection
ejaculatory failure
prazosin
ejaculatory failure
doxazosin
erection dysfunction
prazosin
priapism
ophthalmic timolol, atenolol,
propranolol
diuretics
calcium
channel blockers angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
149

libido
methyldopa
libido
7-14%
spironolactone, propranolol, thiazides
calcium antagonist
methyldopa
clonidine
captopril

Psychotropics
antidepressants
prolactin
tricyclic antidepressants

anorgasmia

antipsychotics
sexual function
(sedation), neurotransmitters
sexual dysfunction
SSRIs
MOAIs
SSRIs
libido
40%
serotonin

SSRIs
ejaculation
SSRIs, clozapine

psychotropics
risperidone
levodopa

SSRIs
anorgasmia
trazodone
priapism
libido
hypersexuality

premature

Parkinsons
lubrication
1961
SSRIs

libido
orgasm
anorgasmia
fluoxetine
antidepressants

orgasm
20

thioridazine

vaginal
. .

psychotropics
multiple spontaneous orgasma
clomipramine
olanzapine, nefazodone
mirtazapine
5-HT2 post-synaptic
sexual dysfunction
cimetidine
libido

antiandrogen activity
ranitidine
protease inhibitors
ejaculation failure

libido

erectile dysfunction

150

sexual dysfunction

6.7

sexual dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction
Anabolic steroids
Antiandrogens (e.g. finasteride)
Anticholinergics
Antidepressants (tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors,
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Digoxin
Gabapentin
Methyldopa
Metoclopramide
Omeprazole
Phenothiazines
Phenytoin
Prazosin
Spironolactone
Thiazide diuretics

Benzodiazepines
Beta-blockers
Carbamazepine
Cimetidine

Priapism
Anticoagulants
Haloperidol
Hydralazine
Nifedipine
Olanzapine
Papaverine

Phenothiazines
Phentolamine
Prazosin
Risperidone
Trazodone

Antidepressants (tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors,


Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Benzodiazepines
Cimetidine
Clonidine
Gonadorelin analogues

Methyldopa
Oestrogens
Propranolol
Spironolactone
Thaizide diuretics
Trazodone

3.4

serotonin

Hyperprolactinaenia
Prolactin
prolactin

neurotransmitters
prolactin

dopamine
hyperprolactinaemia
(amenorrhea)
(impotence)
hyperprolactinaemia
3
dopamine
reserpine, methyldopa

prolactin
(galactorrhea)
(infertility)
dopamine
151

phenothiazines butyrophenones
antidepressants, SSRIs
6.8

serotonin reuptake

tricyclic

6.8
hyperprolactinaemia

Analgesics, e.g. methadone, morphine


Antidepressants, e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine, fluoxetine
Antihypertensives, e.g. reserpine, methyldopa, verapamil
Antipsychotics, e.g. haloperidol, chlorpromazine
Antiulcer drugs, e.g. cimetidine, ranitidine
Benzodiazepines
Estrogens

cimetidine
ranitidine
hyperprolactinaemia
histamine
prolactin
estrogens, morphine,
benzodiazepines
verapramil
hyperprolactinaemia
2-3
3.5 Growth hormone (GH)
Growth hormone (GH)
hypothalamic-growth hormone-releasing
hormone (GHRH)
somatostatin
glucocorticoid
androgen
estrogen
estrogen
hypothyroidism
GH
neuropeptides
levodopa
dopaminergic
GH

GH
neurotransmitters
neurotransmitters
GH
GH
apomorphine, bromocrlptine
clonidine
alpha-adrenergic
metoclopramide
dopamine antagonist

152

4. Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)


antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
vasopressin
osmotic pressure
specific osmoreceptor neurons
osmolality
ADH
ADH
SIADH
(diabetes inspidus, DI)
SIADH
ADH
osmolality
ADH
extracellular fluid
SIADH
(serum sodium
125
/

SIADH 3
,
ADH
ADH

ADH
cerebrovascular accident

6.9
I. Leading to SIADH
Chemotherapeutic
Agents

Phenothiazines
Tricyclic antidepressants
Serotonin-reuptake Inhibitors
Miscellaneous

antidiuretic hormone
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Melphalan
Vinblastine
Vincristine
Fluphenazine
Thioridazine
Amitriptyline
Desipramine
Imipramine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Carbamazepine
Chlorpropamide
Haloperidol
Thiothixene
Vasopressin and its long-acting derivatives

II. Leading to diabetes insipidus (DI) (nephrogenic)


Democycline
Ifosfamide
Lithium Carbonate Short-Term Administration Causes Central DI)
Methoxyflurane

153

Psychotropics
SIADH
phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs

antipsychotics
SIADH

venlafaxine

ADH
ADH

Antiepileptics
SIADH
carbamazepine
tricyclic antidepressants
SIADH
sodium valproate

22%
ADH

Cytotoxic agents
SIADH
cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, mephalan
vinorelbin
cyclophosphamide
cisplatin
SIADH
neurons
osmoreceptors

vincristine, visblastine
cystitis
electrolytes
vincristine
ADH

ADH

SIADH
125
ADH
SIADH
500-1000
/

chlorpropamide

hypertonic
sodium chloride 3-5%
48

1-2

125
/

/
48

/ /
severe hyponatremia
osmotic demyelinisation

154

bulbar palsy, paralysis, coma

hypertonic sodium chloride solution


SIADH

antipsychotics

carbamazepine

lithium

1-4

manic-depressive
thiazide

diltiazem

hyperparathyroidism
hyperplasia
PTH

adenoma

52

OD

nifedipine 20 mg
esophageal reflux

cimetidine 400 mg qid


(1)
(2)

gynecomastia
nifedipine
cimetidine
adrenal
testicular)

syndrome

tumours (
liver cirrhosis
gynecomastia

42
2

depression
erection

(1)

androgen
gynecomastia
hyperthyroidism, Cushings

fluoxetine 20

ejaculation

SSRIs
155

(2)
(3)
(4)

SSRIs
sildenafil
SSRIs

2-75%

20%

fluvoxamine

paroxetine
sertraline

Sildenafil

sexual dysfunction
fluoxetine
nefazodone
mirtazapine

erectile dysfunction

cyproheptadine, yohimbine, amantadine, buspirone, granesitron,

3 . .
schizophrenia

26

haloperidol 15

SSRIs
ginkgo

chronic paranoid

7
2

pregnancy test
serum prolactin 75
/
( 5-25
/
)
(1)
. .
haloperidol
(2)
antipsychotics
amenorrhea
galactorrhea
dopamine
prolactin
antipsychotics
prolactin
galactorrhea, amenorrhea anovulation
azoospermia, impotence
gynecomastia
hyperprolactinaemia
osteoporosis
hyperprolactinaemia
pituitaing adenoma
serum prolactin
156

100

/
prolactin

haloperidol
haloperidol

haloperidol
dopamine agonist
bromocriptine 5-15
/
amantadine 200-300
15
9
dopamine agonist
risperidone
typical antipsychotic
4 . .
lithium 300

21

mania

3
10

1
(Tremor)

3
propranolol 10 mg, tid

lithium

. .
lithium
hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism
subclinical hypothyroidism
litihium
. .
thyroxine
mania

hypothyroidism
T3
T4
hypothyroidism
3-42%

lithium
lithium
lithium 7.8%

TSH

TSH

T4

hypothyroidism
litihium

157

5 . .

25
2-3
7

2
major depressive disorder
2

sertraline 50
4

3-4

sertraline

SSRIs

(1)
sertraline

2-4
(2)
drug holidays
(3)
bupropion 75-150
nefazodone mirtazapine
. .
sertraline
sertraline
bupropion
2
6
7

biloba 60

(4)

libido
ginsgko
sertraline

1-2

158

24

chronic paranoid schizophrenia


thioridazine 400

thioirdazine

antipsychotics

60%
ejaculatory dysfunction
libido, anorgasmia, impotence
priapism
alpha 2-adrenergic
calcium blockade

25%

schizophrenia

schizophrenia
300

/
sertindole

10-20%

haloperidol
ejaculatory volume

thioridazine
sertindole

1. Caterson ID, et al. Endocrine diseases. In: Speight TM, Holford NHG (eds.). Averys
Drug Traetment 4 thed. Auckland : Adis International ;1997. p.796-800.
2. Koda-Kimble MA, Young LY (eds.). Applied Therapeutics 7th ed, Pennsylvania : Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins ; 2001. p. 76-32,33,34,35; 77-15,16 ; 78-7,7,8,9,10.
3. Maclean F. Sexual dysfunction and infertility. In : Lee A.(ed.). Adverse Drug Reactions.
London : Pharmaceutical Press; 2001. p.267-283.
4. Watt J. Endocrine disorders. In: Lee A (ed.). Adverse Drug Reactions. London: Pharmaceutial
Press; 2001. p.119-135.
5. Yeung VTF, Chan WB, Cockram CS. Endocrine disorders. In: Davies DM, Ferner RE, De
Glanville H (Eds.). Daviess Textbook of Adverse Drug Reactions 5th ed. London: Chapman
& Hall Medical ; 1998. p. 381-409.
159

growth hormone, sympathomimetic


amines

corticosteroids
the Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of
3

Diabetes Mellitus
1)

200

/
(polyuria)

(11.1
/
(polydipsia)

2)

8
126

(7.0

(fasting plasma glucose)


)

3)
2
oral glucose
tolerance test

200

(11.1

75
160

2
1) Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)
/
(6.1
/ )
2) Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
/
(7.8
/ )
)
OGTT

fasting glucose
126
/
2
200
/

2
insulin dependent, IDDM
dependent, NIDDM
Type 1

(7.0
(11.1

110
/ )
140
/

1 (Type1)
2 (Type2)

non insulin
2
type 2

-cell
(gestational diabetes mellitus)
1)

adipose tissue
(free
fatty acid)

(ketone bodies)

(amino acids)
-cell membrane
(insulin resistance)

post receptor

insulin signalling pathways


161

(hyperglycemia)
2) Counter regulatory hormones
(glucagon)
(cortisol)

(adrenaline)

growth hormone (GH)

GH
type 1
GH

(glycogenolysis)

-adrenergic

(hepatic gluconeogenesis)
catecholamines (noradrenaline
adrenaline)
glycogen synthase
lipolysis)
catecholamines
2
cell
catecholamines
noradrenaline

(stress)
(lipogenesis)

adrenal medulla
GH
GH

insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)


GH
GH

dawn phenomenon

162

1. Hormones
1.1 Corticosteroids
case control

11,855
relative risk

2.2
odd ratio
1- 39,40-79,80-119

1.77,3.0,5.82,

10.34

120

1.2 Sex steroids

insulin,
12

(16%
8%)
2-hour post glucose load
type 2

fasting serum

progestogens
norgestrel

norethidrone
luteal phase

glycogen synthase
type 2

type 1
gestational diabetes
163

estrogen

progesterone

1.3 Growth hormone (GH)


GH
GH
carpal tunnel syndrome

2. Sympathomimetics
2.1

adrenergic agonists
sympathomimetics
betamethasone
salbutamol

(intravenous infusion)
glycerol
salbutamol

salbutamol
2.2 Theophylline
phosphodiesterase

sympathomimetic
cyclic AMP

theophylline
theophylline
metabolic acidosis

adrenergic
adrenaline

164

3. Cardiovascular drugs

-blockers
thiazide diuretics
(relative risk)
1.56 1.77
thiazides
3.1

6
1.4

-blockers

(Diuretics)

30%

indapamide

3.2

5
thiazide diuretics
relative risk

3%

24
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
indapamide, chlorthalidone, bumetanide furosemide
-Adrenergic blockers
in vitro
in vivo
type 2
glucose intolerance

3.3 Calcium channel blockers

165

nicardipine,
nifedipine
3.4

verapamil
diazoxide

clonidine
metoprolol
3.5 Antiarrhythmic agents
amiodarone

10

10
encainide

4. Psychotropic drugs

chlordiazepoxide, phenothiazines, clozapine


intraventricular
naloxone
opiate antagonist
adrenaline
lithium
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

mianserin
prolaction

GH

lithium
(renal tubules)

5. Immunosuppressive and immunomodulating agents


11%

cyclosporin
glucose intolerance
corticosteroids

cyclosporin
45
HLA

166

6. Antimicrobials
Pentamidine

pentamidine isethionate
pentamidine mesylate
Didanosine
(pancreatitis)

7.
thiopental, phenytoin, niacin,
glycerol, isoniazid, nalidixic acid, rifampicin,

praziquantel
7.1

7.1
Drug/Class Name

Clinical
Significance

Comments

Asparaginase

++

2-Agonists

++
++

Generally resolves during or after asparaginase therapy is compleated.


Concomitant corticosteroids may increase the incidence and severity of
glucose intolerance.
Can induce maternal hyperglycemia when used as a tocolytic.
Alternative antihypertensive therapy perferred,unless the benefits
outweigh the risks (i.e., prevention of second myocardial infarction).
Cardioselective -blockers may cause fewer adverse effects than
nonselective agents.
Few case reports.
Do not appear to cause clinically significant long-term adverse effects on
carbohydrate metabolism.
One known case report.
Few case reports.
Glucose intolerance can occur within hours to days or after months of
chronic therapy. The adverse effect generally is considered dose
dependent and reversible upon discontinuation; the reversal may take
several months.
May cause hyperglycemia and require insulin therapy during long-term
therapy, whether or not concomitant corticosteroids are part of the
immunosuppressant regimen.

-Adrenergic blockers

Calcitonin
Calcium antagonists

+
+

Carbamazepine
Cimetidine
Corticosteroids

+
+
+++

Cyclosporin

++

Didanosine

Hyperglycemia without pancreatitis possible.

167

7.1

( )

Drug/Class Name

Clinical
Significance

Comments

Diuretics

+++

Encainide
Imipramine
Isoniazid
Lithium
Megestrol acetate
Nicotinic acid
Oral contraceptives
Pentamidine

+
+
+
+
+
++
++
+++

All classes of diuretics, and in particular thiazides,have been reported to


cause diabetes mellitus or worsen glucose control in people with
diabetes; some may tolerate low doses (<25 mg hydrochlorothiazide
equivalent).
Two known reports in the biomedical literature.
Few case reports.
Few case reports.
Conflicting data in the biomedical literature
Few case reports.
Alternative agents for hyperlipidemia preferred for people with diabetes.
Appears to occur less frequently with an estrogen dose <50 ug.
Diabetes mellitus may occur days after initiation of therapy, but more
often is delayed by several weeks or even month. Initially,pentamidine
may cause hypoglycemia.
Many case reports,most involving chlorpromazine.Controlled studies
lacking.
Predisposed individuals (family history,underlying insulin resistance,
high doses) may develop hyperglycemia.Overall incidence very small.
One known case report.
Many cases of new-onset diabetes or worsening diabetes reported. Some
cases required hospitalization and were irreversible.Related to
lipodystrophy and insulin resistance.
Few case reports.
Clinically significant hyperglycemia infrequent,especially at usual doses.
May cause hyperglycemia and require insulin therapy during long-term
therapy, whether or not concomitant corticosteroids are part of the
immunosuppressant regimen.
Adverse effect at excessive doses.

Phenothiazines

Phenytoin

++

Pravastatin
Protease inhibitors

+
+++

Rifampicin
Sympathomimetics
Tacrolimus

+
++
++

Thyroid hormones

+
++
+++

Clinical significant possible. Limited or conflicting reports or studies.


Clinical significant. Primarily important under certain conditions.
Clinical significant effect of substantial prevalence and/or magnitude

50
40
20

/
autonomic

autoromic

/
50

autonomic

neuroglycopenic
neuroglycopenia
ataxia

neuroglycopenic
(hypoglycemic unawareness)
168

catecholamines

glycogenesis, glycogenolysis

glycolysis

gluconeogenesis

gluconeogenesis

1. Hypoglycemic drugs
microangiopathic
type 1

3-6

1.1 Insulin
10%

type 1
3%
1.8
the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
19
62
100

169

1.6

5
type 2

type 1
type
(asymptomatic hypoglycemia)
50%

DCTT
, 36%
type 1
hypoadrenalism

hypopituitaism
DCTT
glycosylated

hemoglobin (HbA1c)

HBA1c
refractory hypoglycemia

C-peptide
1.2 Sulfonylureas
-cells

1.9-2.5

9-62
type 2

100
4-7%

glibenclamide
chlorpropamide
glipizide 2
chlorpropamide

glibenclamide
chlorpropamide

100
170

glibenclamide

III

glipizide

46
gliclazide

5.8, 16

glipizide

glipizide
1000
chlorpropamide, glibenclamide
glibenclamide
active metabolite
islets

9.1
7.2

hypoglycemia)

(iatrogenic
type 2

(pharmacokinetics)
(pharmacodynamics)
-cell
7.3)

7.2
Past history of hypoglycemia
Defect counter-regulation especially in Type I diabetic patients with long duration of disease
Hypoglycemic unawareness
Intensive insulin therapy
Overzealous glycemic control
Errors of dosage and timing
Old age
Missed meals
Exercise
Co-existing diseases-e.g. renal or liver disease
Recent weight loss
Drug interactions e.g. alcohol, -blocking agents,other antihyperglycemic agents
Increased insulin sensitivity-e.g. hypoadrenalism and hypopituitarism,post-partum state
Change of insulin perparation
Psychological problems-deliberate overdosage,manipulative behavior

171

7.3
Drug
Comment
Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions with sulfonylureas
Drugs Increasing Sulfonylurea Effect
Antiacids
Enhanced glibenclamide absorption due to increased gastric pH. Avoid concomitant
administration.
Chloramphenicol Possible prolongation of chlorpropamide t1/2.
Clofibrate
May displace sulfonylureas form proteins, insulin resistance, renal tubular secretion of
chlorpropamide.
Doxepin
Mechanism unknown. Monitor of hypoglycemia
Fluconazole
Increased plasma concentrations. Watch for hypoglycemia.
Gemfibrozil
Possibly due to protein displacement. May need to reduce dose of sulfonylurea.
Heparin
Heparin may have significantly prolonged glipizide hypoglycemia in one unconvincing
case report. Confimation needed.
Nonsteroidal anti- - Severe fatal hypoglycemia can occur. Ibuprofen, sulindac, do not affect sulfonylurea
inflammatory
disposition.
Salicylates
Limited and indirect documentation (primarily in vitro) that salicylates may sulfonylurea
activity through protein-binding displacement or inhibition of active renal tubular secretion
Sulfonamide
Severe hypoglycemia with glibenclamide and chlopropamide reporter rarely. Sulfisoxazole
antimicrobials
also also rarely associated with chlorpropamide-induced severe hypoglycemia
Warfarin
No evidence that warfarin affects sulfonylurea disposition. Sulfonylureas do not appear to
alter patient response to the anticoagulants. Warfarin response should be monitored if
glibenclamide initiated, discontinued, or changed in dosage.
Drugs Decreasing Sulfonylurea Effect
Rifampicin
Glibenclamide metabolism, thereby T1/2 and plasma drug concentrations.
Other Drugs
Cyclosporin
May compete with glipizide for cytochrome P450 hydroxylation. Necessitated a 20-30%
dosage reduction of cyclosporin in two case reports.
Phenytion
Unknown effects on sulfonylurea.

1.3
(euglycemia)

metformin

gluconeogenesis
-

Glucosidase inhibitors
2. Alcohol
gluconeogenesis

172

(ACTH)
hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis
type 1
type 2
triacylglycerol
refractory hypoglycemia

474

3. Aspirin

Paracetamol

indomethacin

piroxicam

prostaglandin E2
C-peptide

4. Cardiac drugs

173

4.1

Adrenergic blockers

catecholamines
(propranolol)

cross-over
selective (atenolol)

non-selective
1
atenolol

metoprolol
3

propranolol

type 1
blocker
4.2 Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

captopril
7

timolol

type 1

1
ACE inhibitors

captoril

captopril

enalapril

ACE inhibitors
odds ratio

2.8

4.1
ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II
angiotensin II
ACE inhibitors

bradykinin
renin angiotensin

ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II
adrenaline
catecholamines
type 2
captopril
4.3 Antiarrhythmic drugs
Disopyramide
quinidine

sympathoadre-

nal

adrenal medulla
catecholamine
antiarrhythmic Class Ia
quinidine
174

quinine

14

4.4 Sympathomimetic drugs


ritodrine
linemic hypoglycemia

hyperinsu-adrenergic
salbutamol

5. Hormones
Octreotide
peptide

long-acting analogue

somatostatin

Coctreotide

GH

acromegaly
GH

GH
insulinoma,

acromegaly

metastaic carcinoid tumors


octreotide
polypeptide

somatostatin

6. Antimalarials
Plasmodium falciparum
hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia
mefloquine

quinine

quinine, quinidine
cells

quinine
GH,
catecholamines

175

quinine

long acting somatostatin analogue


dextrose
quinine

octreotide
chloroquine

7. Pentamidine
leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis
hemorrhagic pancreatitis

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

islet cells

50%

islet cell antibodies, insulin antibodies


acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
hypoxia
pentamidine

8. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole)
co-trimoxazole
Preumocystis carinii
AIDS

C-peptide
-cells

9. Lithium and psychotropic drugs


adenyl cyclase
cyclic AMP

adrenaline,
176

adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Phenothiazines
thioxanthene derivatives
orphenadrine
bromperidol
imipramine
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

7.4

7.4
Drug/ Class Name
Anabolic steroids
Angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
-Adrenergic blockers

Clinical
Significance
+
+
++

2-Agonists

++

Disopyramide

++

Ethanol

+++

Insulin

+++

Pentamidine

+++

Quinine/Quinidine

++

Salicylates

++

Sulfonamides
Sulfonylureas

+
+++

+
++
+++

Comments
Complex metabolic effects. Only certain steroids studied.
May increase peripheral sensitivity to insulin effects. Two case
reports and one case-control study.
-blockers may prolong and mask the symptoms of
hypoglycemia. Cardioselective -blockers may cause less
adverse effects than nonselective agents.
Can induce hypoglycemia in the infants of mothers who
received these agents.
Elderly patients with liver and/or renal impairment appear to be
the most susceptible to this serious adverse effect.
Most often occurs in individuals chronically drinking large
amounts of ethanol. The adverse effect can follow binge
drinking and even moderate alcohol intake in fasting
individuals. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may be mistaken for
intoxication.
Injectable solution or suspension used therapeutically to
decrease glucose levels in people with diabetes.
Usually occurs several days to 2 weeks following initiation of
therapy. It can be sudden, recurrent, and life-threatening.
Pentamidine also may cause hyperglycemia.
Quinine 600-800 mg Q 8 hours for malaria may induce
hypoglycemia in 10% of patients. Doses of 300 mg for leg
cramps produce hypoglycemia infrequently.
Occurs with salicylate intoxication or anti-inflammatory doses
(4-6 g/day in adults). Low doses unlikely to cause this adverse
effect.
Rare reaction with renal failure and/or high doses.
Oral hypoglycemic agents used therapeutically to decrease
glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Clinical significant possible. Limited or conflicting reports or studies.


Clinical significant. Primarily important under certain conditions.
Clinical significant effect of substantial prevalence and/or magnitude

177

(iatrogenic hypoglycemia)

iatrogenic hypoglycemia
7.2)

20
10
dextrose 50%

2
50

2
25

1
2

1-2

type 1
-glucosidase inhibitors
/

metformin

178

blockers,sympathomimetics,corticosteroids

sex

hormones

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6, 2001.

2
apoproteins

lipoproteins

lipoproteins
apoproteins
II,apo B, apo C

apo A
apo C-I, apo C-II,apo C-III

apo A-I
apo E

apo Aapoproteins
179

apoproteins
lipoproteins

Chylomicrons
apoprotein
very-lowdensity lipoproteins (VLDL)
chylomicrons
apoproteins
apo B
VLDL
intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL)
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
apo B
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
apo A
apoprotein
HDL
(reverse
transport)
apo E
VLDL
chylomicrons
remnants
4
lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase
(LCAT)
apo A-I
cholesterol ester
lipoprotein lipase
chylomicrons
VLDL
glycerol
fatty acid
apo C-II
hepatic lipase
VLDL remnants
mobilizing
lipase
free fatty acids
adenyl cyclase
catecholamines, growth hormone glucocorticoids
lipoproteins
2
nascent chylomicrons
chylomicrons
lipoprotein lipase
lipoprotein
glycerol
fatty acids
triglycerides
phospholipids
cholesteryl ester)
cholesteryl ester

7.1)

surface material (apoprotein C,


HDL
remnant chylomicron

180

lipoprotein cholesterol

2
apo B-100 lipoprotein
(VLDL-C,IDL-C,
LDL-C)
apo A-I lipoprotein (HDL-C)
apo B-100 lipoprotein
apo B-100
VLDL
( 7.2)
VLDL
lipoprotein lipase
IDL
cholestery ester-rich remnants IDL
chylomicron remnants
LDL
LDL
lipoprotein
surface apoproteins
apo B-100

7.1

. FFA = free fatty acids;


HDL = high - density lipoproteins; PL=phospholipase; TG=triglycerides.

7.2

VLDL,

LDL. HTGL = Hepatic triglyceride lipase.


181

apo- A-I lipoprotein HDL


apo A-I
( 7.3)
HDL3
phospholipid apoprotein complexes
cholesteryl ester
HDL HDL3
HDL3
HDL2
2
apo B lipoproteins
HDL2
transfer protein
apoproteins

7.3

high-density lipoprotein

cholesteryl ester
HDL2

high density lipoproteins

(reverse transport). CETP = cholesteryl ester transfer protein; LCAT =


lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase.

(Hyperlipidemia)
hyperlipoproteinemia

lipoproteins

2
2

7.5

7.6

Fredrickson (

7.5)

5
7.6
defective apolipoprotein B

familial

182

7.5 Fredrickson Classification of Lipid Disorders*


Appearance
of overnight
serum

Elevated
particles

Associated
clinical disorders

Creamy top layer

Chylomicrons

Iia

Clear

LDL

Iib
III
IV

Clear
Turbid
Turbid

IDL,VLDL
IDL
VLDL

Creamy top,
turbid bottom

Chylomicrons,
VLDL

Lipoprotein lipase deficiency,


apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
polygenic hypercholesterolemia,
nephrosis, hypothyroidism,
familial combined hyperlipidemia
Familial combined hyperlipidemia
Dysbetalipoproteinemia
Familial hypertriglyceridemia,
familial combined hyperlipidemia,
sporadic hypertriglyceridemia,
diabetes
Diabetes

Type

Serum
TC

Serum
TG

*IDL= intermediate - density lipoproteins ; LDL = low - density lipoproteins ; TC = total cholesterol ; TG = triglycerides ; VLDL
= very low - density lipoproteins ; = increased; = greatly increased ; = normal ;
= normal or increased.

7.6 Features of Major Genetic Lipoprotein Disorders*

Disorder

Principal plasma
abnormality
(corresponding
Fredrickson
classification)

Heterozygous familial
Hypercholesterolemia

LDL only (inherited


abnormality of the LDL
receptor)[IIa]

Familial defective
apolipoprotein B

LDL (inherited
abnormality of
apoprotein B interferes
with binding to LDL
receptor)[IIa]
1/3 : LDL only [IIa]
1/3 : VLDL only [IV]
1/3 : LDL and VLDL
[IIb]
Apo-B overproduction is
common

Familial combined
hyperlipidemia

Polygenic
Hypercholesterolemia

LDL [IIa]

Clinical features

Estimated
Frequency

Tendinous xanthomas
Corneal arcus
Premature CAD
Family history of
hypercholesterolemia
Same clinical features as
heterozygous familial
hypercholestrerolemia

0.2% of general
population
5% of MI survivors
< 60 yr old
Autosomal dominant
Same frequency as
heterozygous familial
hypercholesterolemia

Usually>30yr old
Often overweight
Usually no xanthomas
Premature CAD
Different generations have
different lipoprotein
abnormalities
Premature CAD
No xanthomas
No family history of
Hypercholesterolemia

0.5% of general
population
15% of MI survivors
< 60 yr old
Autosomal dominant
Unknown

183

7.6 Features of Major Genetic Lipoprotein Disorders*


Principal plasma
abnormality
(corresponding
Fredrickson
classification)

Disorder
Familial
hypertriglyceridemia
(200-1,0000
/

Severe
hypertriglyceridemia
(>1,000
/
)

Familial
hypoalphalipoproteinemia

VLDL only (high VLDL


production, decreased
lipoprotein lipase
Activity)[IV]

Chylomicrons and
VLDL
(high VLDL production,
decreased lipoprotein
lipase activity)[V]
HDL(<30
in males;<35

Clinical features
Often overweight
>30 yr old
Often diabetic
Hyperuricemic
May or may not have
Peremature CAD
Determined by family
history and HDL-C
Usually middle-aged
Often obese
Often hyperuricemic
Usually diabetic
Risk for recurrent
Pancreatitis
Premature CAD

1% of general population
5% of MI survivors
<60 yr old
Autosomal dominant

Yellow palmar creases


Palmar xanthomas
Tuberoeruptive xanthomas
Premature CAD

Uncommon
3% of MI survivors
Autosomal recessive

in females)

Dysbetalipoproteinemia
(TC:250-500
/

,
TG:250-600

(decreased apo
A-I production)
IDL, chylomicron
remnants
(defective apo E2/2)[III]

Estimated
Frequency

Unknown

1% of general population
25-30% of patients with
premature CAD
Autosomal dominant

*CAD = coronary artery disease; HDL-C = high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; IDL = intermediate density
lipoproteins; LDL = low-density lipoproteins; MI = mycardial intarction; TC = total cholesterol; TG =
triglycerides; VLDL = very-low-density lipoproteins.

nephrotic syndrome
apolipoproteins

184

1.

7.7
1.1

(Diuretics)
Thiazides

cholesterol,

total
, LDL-C

VLDL-C

50-100
/
thiazide diuretics
indapamide
lipoprotein fractions

thiazide
loop diuretics
potassium-sparing diuretics
HDL-C
apoprotein A-I
thiazides

-Adrenergic blockers
non-cardioselective -blockers
propranolol
HDL-C
cardioselective -blockers
sympathomimetic activity (ISA) pindolol
acebutolol

A-II

1.2

atenolol

intrinsic
labetalol
propranolol

HDL2 subfraction
metoprolol
-adrenergic

1.3 Other antihypertensives


-adrenergic blockers
LDL-C
blockers
clonidine

atenolol

lipoprotein lipase

HDL-C
methyldopa

calcium channel

185

HDL-C
total cholesterol
converting enzyme inhibitors
cilazapril

angiotesin

7.7
Drug class
Cardiovascular drugs
Diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
Potassium-sparing
diuretics
Indapamide
-Blockers
ACE inhibitors
Calcium antagonists
-Blockers

Total cholesterol

LDL-cholesterol

HDL-cholesterol

Triglycerides

5 to 10
5 to 10
NC

5 to 10
5 to 10
NC

NC
NC
NC

5 to 15
5 to 10
NC

NC
NC
NC
NC
5

NC
NC
NC
NC
5

NC
5 to 20
NC
NC
2 to 5

NC
10 to 40
(?)
NC
4 to 14

HDL = high density lipoprotein; LDL= low density lipoprotein; NA=not available; NC = no change.

2. Corticosteroids

VLDL-C

LDL-C
HDL-C
VLDL-C

HDL-C

HDL-C

systemic lupus erythematosus


VLDL
HDL

lipoprotein lipase
VLDL-C
LDL

methylprednisolone

186

3. Immunosuppressants

cyclosporin, azathioprine
total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C
cyclosporin
azathioprine
total cholesterol
LDL
HDL
cyclosporin

tacrolimus
cyclosporin
mycophenolate mofetil

4. Hormones
4.1 Oral contraceptives
The Framingham Study

40
HDL-C

total
LDL-C
HDL2 C subfraction
estrogen
VLDL-C
HDL2 subfractions

progesterone
HDL C
progesterone
progesterone

estrogen

subfraction HDL-C
HDL3-C
(coronary artery disease)
estrogen
lipoprotein lipase
HDL-C

hepatic triglyceride lipase

familial hyperlipidemia
estrogen

187

4.1 Danazol
endometriosis

LDL-C 10-40%

HDL-C

50%
8
4.2 Growth hormone
growth hormone
recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin)

total cholesterol, LDL-C

5. Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin

total cholesterol

LDL-C

15 %
35-144%

6. Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen
C
tamoxifen

non-steroidal estrogen antagonist


VLDL
orosomucoid
haptoglobin
lipoprotein

total cholesterol
LDLestrogen

7. Protease Inhibitors
HIV

protease inhibitors
total cholesterol 30-40%

lipodystrophy syndrome
ritonavir
200-

188

300%

32
tatal cholesterol

ritonavir
LDL-C 15-30%

indinavir
nelfinavir
0-55%

8. Antipsychotic drugs
clozapine
haloperidol
51%

clozapine

9. Alcohol
HDL-C
alcoholic liver disease

LDL-C
VLDL

VLDL

lipoprotein lipase
VLDL
VLDL
hyperchylomicronemia
10. Antiepileptics
carbamazepine
HDL-C 0-30%
phenytoin
HDL-C
total cholesterol 5-20%
hepatic microsomal CYP

total

cholesterol 0-15%

phenobarbital

total cholesterol 5-15%


valproic acid
valproic acid
total cholesterol

189

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190

aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia,


thrombocytopenia,

8.1
(%)
(
Aplastic anemia
Agranulocytosis
Hemolytic anemia
Thrombocytopenia

1.

/ )
0.5
3.1
1.6
2.7

46-50
9-32
4
3

(Hematopoiesis)

191

(stem cells)
(
1)
2)

8.1)

stem cells
stem cells
intermediate precursor cells
forming units (BFU) progenitor cells colony- forming units (CFU)

burst-

3)
glycoproteins
intermediate cells
stemcell factor (SCF), erythropoietin (EPO), granulocyte-macrophage cdony-stimulating
factor (GM-CSF), granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), thrombopoietin
(TPO), ( 8.2)

8.1
(erythrocytes)
stem cells
erythropoietic growth factors
erythropoietin
(leukocytes)
5
2

stem cells

192

polymorphonuclear
granulocyte
granular
leukocytes
granules
cytoplasm
neutrophils 62%, eosinophils 23%
basophils 0-1%
granule
nongranular leukocytes
monocytes 5%
lymphocytes 30%
macrophages (histiocytes)
monocytes plasma
cells
B lymphocytes mast cells
basophils

8.2
CFU: colony forming unit; GEMM: granulocyte, erythroid, monocyte, megakaryocyte; BFU-E burst
forming unit-erythroid unit; CFU-E: colony forming unit-erythroid, Meg:megakaryocyte; Eos:
eosinophil; G: granulocyte; Mono: monocyte; Baso : basophil

(thrombocytes)
stem cells
megkaryocytes

megakaryocytes
cytoplasm

193

8.2
(

Neutrophils
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
Lymphocytes

. )

5.21 x 106
4.6 x 106

2.0 x 109

100-120

4500
(2600-7000)
300
150
40
2500
(1500-4000)
2.5 x 105
(1.5 4.0 x 105)

1.6 x 109

6-12

1.7 x 108

3
8-12

2.8 x 109

10

8.3

- Neutrophil

macrophage

- Eosinophil
- Basophil

(parasite)
histamine
(hypersensitivity reactions)

-Lymphocyte

194

2.
Anemia :
(

(Definition)

)
10%
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

Hemolytic anemia:

reticulocytosis
haptoglobin , hyperbilirubinemia
(indirect) bilirubin
serum LDH

unconjugated
serum iron

Aplastic anemia :
Pancytopenia :
(
)
Bicytopenia :
Leukopenia :
(
)
Neutropenia :

neutropenia

thrombocytopenia

anemia

)
2
3,000/

polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN)


1,500/ . (1.5x 109/ )
PMN
500/ . (0.5 x 109/
severe neutropenia

Severe neutropenia :
Agranulocytosis :

granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils

Granulocytopenia :
<1,500/

basophils)

.
100,000/

Thrombocytopenia :
(
)
Eosinophilia :

band form

eosinophils

450/

. (0.45 x 109/

eosinophils

> 5%

195

8.4
Test
2-6

6-12

11.5-15.5

11.5-15.5

Hematocrit (%)

34-40

35-45

MCV (fL)

75-87

77-95

MCHC (%)

MCH (pg/cell)
RBC (million/mm3)

Hemoglobin (g/dL)

18-49
M 13.5-17.5
F 12.0-16.0
M 41-53
F 36-46
80-100

31-37

M 13.0-16.0
F 12.0-16.0
M 37-49
F 36-46
M 78-98
F 78-102
31-37

24-30

25-33

25-35

26-34

3.9-5.3

4.0-5.2

M 4.5-5.3

M 4.5-5.9

Reticulocyte count, absolute (%)

8.3

( )
12-18

31-37

0.5-1.5

stem cells

3. Drug-induced aplastic anemia


aplastic amemia

25-50%

aplastia

196

50%

aplastic anemia
< 3,500/ .
< 55,000/ .
.
reticulocytes < 30,000/ .
severe aplastic anemia
2 3
:
neutrophils < 500/ .
< 20,000/ .
corrected reticulocyte index < 1%
(3-12
/
)
serum iron, transferin saturation, erythropoietin
ESR
marrow hypoplasia
fatty replacement
cell line
2

3
< 10.0 /

(intermittent claudication)

myelofibrosis
druginduced aplastic anemia
45
6.5

0.5-5

(> 4

<120 )

pluripotential hematopoietic stem cells (PHSCs)


committed stem cells
neutrophils

197

8.5 Chronological criteria : Aplastic anemia


Time to onset from the start of the
drug administration
- Initial treatment
- Subsequent treatment

Compatible

Inconclusive

Incompatible

> 4 days

Reaction occurred
before the 4th day of
treatment

> 120 days

all time intervals

Time to onset from the end of the drug


administration

< 120 days

Course of the reaction


- Without stopping the drug

- after stopping the drug

no change or
aggrevation
Spontaneous
recovery within 6
months : neutrophils
> 1500 and platelets
> 100,000

improvement in
pancytopenia or
bicytopenia

no change or
aggrevation or
improvement
with supportive
therapy

2
3.1. Dose-dependent (Type A) aplastic anemia

agents
synthesis

DNA replication (
mitotic mechanisms)
aplastic anemia

cell line
cytotoxic chemotherapeutic
RNA transcription, protein

aplastic anemia

chloramphenicol
>25
2-3

- Chloramphenicol
aplastic anemia
mitochondria
erythroid cell line
reticulocytes
hematocrit

reversible

/
- Ticlopidine

198

8.6 Cytotoxic agents that induce bone marrow aplasia


Actinomycin D
Azathioprine
Busulphan
Carboplatin
Carmustine (BCNU)
Chlorambucil
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide/ifosfamide

Cytarabine (cytosine arabinoside)


Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Epirubicin
Etoposide
Fludarabine
Fluorouracil
Hydroxyurea
Idarubicin

3.2 Dose independent (Type B) aplastic anemia


3.2.1 Idiosyncratic :
stem cells

Ifosfamide
Melphalan
Mercaptopurine
Methotrexate
Mitomycin
Mitozantrone
Taxols
Thioguanine

1)
1-6
2)
3)
(irreversible)
Idiosyncratic drug-induced aplastic anemia
(metabolism)
- Chloramphenicol
idiosyncratic reaction
nitrobenzene ring
nitroso
group
DNA stem cells
stem cells
stem cells
enterbocteria
dehydrometabolites 2
lymphocytes
- Phenytoin
carbamazepine
phenytoin
carbamazepine
macromolecules
stem cells
lymphocytes
- Phenylbutazone
aplastic anemia
stem cells
3.2.2 Drug or metabolite-induced immune reactions
antibodies
cytokines
immune system
stem
cells
stem cells
aplastic anemia
chloroquine
chloroquine
antibodies
199

8.7 Drugs associated with aplastic anemia


Antiarrhythmic drugs
Antimicrobials
Anticonvulsants
Antidiabetics
Antihypertensives
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antimalarials
Antiplatelet agents
Antithyroid drugs
Diuretics
Tranquilizers
Vasodilators

Quinidine
Chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole, dapsone, sulfonamides,
tetracyclines
Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital. phenytoin
Sulfonylureas (e.g. chlorpropamide)
Captopril, lisinopril
Aspirin, diclofenac, fenbufen, gold salts, indomethacin,
penicillamine, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, sulindac, sulfasalazine
Chloroquine, pyrimethamine
Ticlopidine
Methimazole, propylthiouracil
Acetazolamide, chlorothiazide, furosemide
Phenothiazines (e.g chlorpromazine)
Pentoxyfylline

1.
2.
3.

bleeding
aplastic anemia

45
immunosuppressive agents

Immunosuppressive agents
antithymocyte globulin (ATG),
antilymphocyte globulin (ALG), corticosteroids, cyclosporin
androgens
androgens
-

hematopoietic growth factors


neutrophils
erythropoietin

GM-CSF,G-CSF
CSFs

first-line treatment

severe aplastic anemia

200

4. Drug-induced neutropenia and agranulocytosis


Neutropenia
neutrophils

neutrophils
500/ .

1,500/

severe neutropenia

severe neutropenia
HIV

Viral infections

- HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, rubella,


varicella
- Typhoid fever, brucellosis
- SLE, collagen diseases, rheumatoid arthritis
- Hair-cell leukemia, suppressor T-cell leukemia,

Bacterial infections
Systemic diseases
Blood disorders
myelodysplastic syndrome
Autoimmune neutropenia
Toxic agents
- Benzenes, ionizing radiations
drug-induced neutropenia
neutropenia
:
- hypocellular
regenerating granulocytic series
- precursor cells
infiltration hematopoietic
extrahematopoietic cells
neutropenia
2-6
Agranulocytosis

neutrophils
500/ .
(buccopharyngeal)
(perineal)
viral infection, lymphomas leukemia
201

agranulocytosis
16%

(bacteremia)
7-15

8.8

Chronological criteria : Neutropenia

Time to onset of the


reaction
- Initial treatment

- subsequent
treatment with or
without previous
history in the
relation to the same
drug
Course of the
reaction
- Without stopping
the drug
- After stopping
the drug

Suggestive

Compatible

Any time from


start of drug
administration

< 7 days from


start of drug
administration

> 7 days from


sart of drugs
administration

Neutrophils >
1500 within 30
days

Inconclusive

Incompatible

Occurrence within
30 days or
discovery after 30
days from end of
drug
administration

Drug taken after


onset of reaction
or occurrence
after 30 days from
end of drug
administration

Return of the
neutrophil count
to normal range
Continuing
decrease in
neutrophil
count

Neutrophils <
1500 after 30 days

Drug- induced agranulocytosis


4.1 Drug-induced immune agranulocytosis (Type I)

2
severe

neutropenia
2-3
4
1)
(adsorption)
(membrane)
neutrophils
drug-membrane complex
hapten
antibodies
antibodies
drug-membrane complex
complement activation
phagocytic system (
8.4)

202

penicillins

150
/
neutropenia

penicillins

8.4 The dug adsorption mechanism


2)
neutrophil

drug-specific antibody
complex
complement activation
quinidine

8.5)

8.5 The innocent bystander mechanism


3)
plasma protein
neutrophils
antibodies antibodies
drug protein carrier-membrane complex
complement activation
phagocytic system ( 8.6)
+

Antibody
formation

+Complement
activation

Drug

Cell membrane

Plasma protein

Antibody

Cell
toxicity

8.6 The protein carrier mechanism


203

4)
autoantibodies (antibodies
system ( 8.7)

neutrophil

neutrophil
)

phagocytic

8.7 The nonspecific binding of protein mechanism


4.2 Type II reaction
agranulocytosis
- Antithyroid drugs
propythiouracil
methimazole
0.3-0.6%
> 40
2
agranulocytosis
methimazole
30
/
propythiouracil
agranulocytosis
- Ticlopidine
myeloid colony
neutropenia 2.4%
severe neutropenia 0.85%
3
2
3
- Phenothiazines
chlorpromazine
2-15
4-6
> 50
- Clozapine
agranulocytosis
antipsychotics
10
6
4
2
agranulocytosis

204

8.9

Drugs associated with neutropenia and agranulocytosis

Analgesics
Antiarrhythmics
Antimicrobials

Paracetamol, pentazocine
Disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, tocainide
Cephalosporins, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, co-trimoxazole, dapsone,
gentamicin, imipenem-cilastin, isoniazid, lincomycin, metronidazole,
penicillins, rifampicin, sodium aminosalicylic acid, streptomycin,
sulfonamides, tetracyclines, vancomycin
Carbamazepine, phenytoin
Amitriptyline, clomipramine, imipramine, mianserin
Sulfonylureas
Griseofulvin
Brompheniramine, cimetidine, ranitidine
Captopril, hydralazine, methyldopa, propranolol
Allopurinol, colchicine, gold salts, leflunomide,
NSAIDs, penicillamine, sulfasalazine
Chloroquine, pyrimethamine, quinine, sulfadoxine
Levodopa
Ticlopidine
Methimazole, propylthiouracil
Ganciclovir, zidovudine
Acetazolamide, chlorthalidone, ethacrynic acid, furosemide,
hydrochlorothiazide
Benzodiazepines, clozapine, phenothiazines,

Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Antidiabetics
Antifungals
Antihistamines
Antihypertensives
Ant-inflammatory drugs/
antigout preparations
Antimalarials
Antiparkinson drugs
Antiplatelet agents
Antithyroid drugs
Antivirals
Diuretics
Tranquilizers

- Neutropenia
1.
2.
3.
4.
- Agranulocytosis
1.
2.

48
neutropenia

3.
-

cultures

specimens

intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics


vancomycin fluoroquinolone

bactericidal agents

205

4.

GM-CSF, G-CSF

neutropenia

5. Drug-induced hemolytic anemia


Hemolytic anemia
120
hemolytic anemia

hemolytic anemia

< 12 /
reticulocytosis
heptoglobin
hyperbilirubinnemia
serum LDH
serum iron

< 13

MCV

unconjugated (indirect bilirubin)

hemolytic anemia
:

2-3

serum

(asthenia)

plasma creatinine

hemolytic anemia
5.1 Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia
hemolytic anemia
agranulocytosis

drug-induced

206

1) Hapten-induced hemolysis
immune
response

happen
drug-red cell complex
antibodies
IgG

(adsorb)
immune response
complement activation
7-10

hemolytic anemia
tetracyclines
melphalan, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide
methotrexate
complement activation
streptomycin

penicillins, cephalosporins
quinidine, cisplatin,

immune hemolytic anemia


24
10 /
- Positive direct Coombs test
Immune hemolytic anemia

hemolytic anemia

8.10 Drug implicated immune hemolytic anemia


Beta lactam antibiotics
Chlorpropamide
Ibuprofen

Quinidine
Quinine
Rifampicin

2) Drug-induced autoantibody production


methyldopa, levodopa, cimetidine, diclofenac
autoantibodies

Sulindac
Tetracyclines

mefenamic acid
hapten
207

immune system (T-cell)


autoantibodies
Coombs test

3-6
hemolysis

4-6

3) Immune complex mechanism


immunoglobulin
drug-membrane binding site
complex
complement activation
IgM
chlorpropamide, isoniazid, melphalan, methotrexate,
quinidine, rifampicin, sulfonamides, tetracyclines
thiazides
4) Non-immunological protein absorption
cephalosporins
nonspecific proteins
albumin, IgG, IgA
fibrinogen
positive direct antiglobulin
reaction (Coombs test)
cephalosporins
1.
2.
3.

2-3
intravenous immunoglobulins

5.2 Drug-induced oxidative hemolytic anemia


oxidative hemolytic amemia
dehydrogenase (G6PD)
bin reductase
glutathione (GSH) peroxidase

glucose-6-phosphate
NADPH methemoglo-

oxygen radicals
methemoglobin

208

reduced glutathione
peroxidase
glutathione reductase
G6PD
hexose monophosphate shunt (HMPS) HMPS
reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) NADPH
oxidative stress
NADPH
glutathione
state glutathione
antioxidant
oxidation
methemoglobin

8.8

reduced

G6PD
oxidants

oxidative stress
NADPH
oxidize

glutathione
G6PD

activated oxygen
G6PD

reduction pathways
lipid peroxidation

G6PD gene
X-chromosome
sex-linked mode
G6PD
400 variants
A-type (African)
(10%-11%)
M-type (Mediteranian)
G6PD Mahidol
hemolysis
hemolysis
oxidative stress
hemolysis

209

8.11 Drug that cause hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency


Ascorbic acid
Benzocaine
Chloramphenicol
Chloroquine
Dapsone
Diazoxide

Doxorubicin
Furazolidone
Glibenclamide
Methylene blue
Nalidixic acid
Nitrofurantoin

1.
2.
3.

NSAIDs
Phenazopyridine
Primaquine
Sufonamides

hemolysis
G6PD

8.12 Drug associated with hemolytic anemia


Acetaminophen
-Interferon
-Lactam antibiotics
Chlorpromazine
Chlorpropamide
Cisplatin
Hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide
Imipenem-cilastin
Isoniazid

Levodopa
Mefenamic acid
Melphalan
Methyldopa
NSAIDs
Omeprazole
p-Aminosalicylic acid
Penicillamine
Phenazopyridine
Probenecid

Procainamide
Quinidine
Quinine
Rifampicin
Streptornycin
Sulfonamides
Tetracyclines
Triamterene

1. Drug-induced megaloblastic anemia


Megaloblastic anemia
DNA
erythroid precursor
megaloblastic cells
DNA
nucleus
RNA
cytoplasm
nucleus
cytoplasm nucleus
immature
cytoplasm (MCH)
mean
corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
DNA
erythroid precursor
granulocytes
myelocyte
metamyelocyte
nucleus
210

megakaryocyte
unattached lobes

granulation
megaloblastic anemia

nucleus
MCH

MCV
megaloblastic

hemopoietic cells immature


anemia
leukopenia
thrombocytopenia
neuropathy
megaloblastic anemia
DNA
vitamin
purine
pyrimidine bases
megaloblastic anemia
B12,folate
2
DNA
vitamin B12 folate
DNA
DNA replication
purine antagonists
6-thioguanine, azathioprine, 6mercaptopurine
pyrimidine antagonists 5-fluorouracil, cytosine arabinoside
DNA
DNA
hyroxyurea,
zidovudine
acyclovir
folate antagonists
methotrexate, pentamidine, trimethoprim, triamterene,
pyrimethamine
dihydrofolate reductase
dihydrofolate
tetrahydrofolate
DNA
Nitrous oxide
vitamin B12

folate

vitamin B12

phenytoin, phenobarbital

megaloblastic anemia

chemotherapeutic agents

megaloblastic anemia

cotrimoxazole

1-4
folic acid
1
phenytoin
phenobarbital

folinic acid 5-10

megaloblastic anemia
folic acid

211

8.13 Drug associated with megaloblastic anemia


Drugs that interfere with folate metabolism
(a) Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors
Aminopterin
Methotrexate
Pentamidine
Pyrimethamine
Triamterene
Trimethoprim
(b) Impaired folate absorption/utilization
Alcohol
Cholestyramine
Cycloserine
Metformin
Nitrofurantoin
Oral contraceptive agents
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Potassium (slow-release)
Sulphasalazine

Drug that interfere with vitamin B12 metabolism


Alcohol
Colchicine
Metformin
Neomycin
Nitrous oxide (if prolonged)
Omeprazole
Sodium aminosalicylate
Vitamin C (in large doses)
Drugs that interfere with DNA synthesis directly
Acgclovir
Azathioprine
Cytarabine
Fluorouracil
Hydroxyurea
Mercaptopurine
Thioguanine
Zidovudine
Mechanism unknown
Benzene
Tetracycline
Vinblastine
Vitamin A

7. Drug-induced pure red cell aplasia


Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA)
)

myeloid

reticulocytes (
megakaryocytic lines
PRCA

5%
PRCA

phenytoin

DNA synthesis
PRCA
SLE, AIDs, autoimmune hemolysis

erythroid cells
plasma cells

8.14 Drugs reported to induce pure red blood cell aplasia


Azathioprine
Carbamazepine
Chloramphenicol
Co-trimoxazole
Dapsone
Fludarabine
Gold salts

Halothane
Isoniazid
Penicillamine
Penicillins
Phenobarbital
Phenybutazone
Phenytoin

Pyrimethamine
Sulfasalazine
Sulfonamides
Sulfonylureas
Thiamphenicol
Thiazides
Valproic acid

212

8. Drug - induced thrombocytopenia


Thrombocytopenia
(petechiae)
suggillation)

100,000/ .
(bleeding disorders)
(bruise, contusion, ecchymoses
(epistaxis, rhinorrhagia)
(conjunctival or retinal bleeding)
3
(immune-mediated suppression)

7.1
3
1)
hapten

covalent bond
complex
antibody
complex
penicillins, trimethoprim, heparin
2)
antibody
immune complex
heparin
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
White clot syndrome
heparin-immune complex
platelet
activation, coagulation activation
thrombin
5-12
heparin
)
threshold
(20x150x109/
deep vein
thrombosis
pulmonary embolism
low molecular weight heparins
heparin
thrombin
lepirudin
danaparoid
warfarin
venous limb
gangrene
2-3
heparin
3)
autoantibody
autoantibody
human leukocyte antigens (HLAs)
213

HLAs
gold salts, methyldopa

1)
2)

megakaryocytes
1
(

7-15

1
3)

6
(

corticosteroids)

4)
8.15 Chronological criteria : Thrombocytopenia
Very
suggestive

Suggestive

Time to onset of the


reaction
- Initial treatment

Compatible

< 1 month from


start of drug
administration
> 1 month from
start of drug
administration

- Subsequent
treatment with or
without previous
history in relation
to the same drug

< days from


start of drug
administration

Course of the
reaction
- Without stopping
the drug
- After stopping
the drug

8-30 days from


start of drug
administration

Inconclusive

Incompatible

Occurrence within
30 days or
discovery after 30
days from end of
drug
administration

Occureuce after 30 days from


end of drug administration

Continuing
decrease in
platelet counts

No recovery of
thrombocytopenia

Recovery
within 3 weeks
(with or without
corticosteroids)

Recovery after 3
weeks (with or
without
corticosteroids

Relapse of thrombocytopenia
after 3 weeks

)
-

(aplasia, blood disorders)


alcoholism
(HIV)
214

- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)


platelet associated immunoglobulins
RBC Coombs test
autoimmune disease
SLE
6
corticosteroids
corticosteroids
(direct suppression of thrombopoiesis)
thiazides, chemotherapeutic agents, -interferon, estrogens,

7.2
ganciclovir

megakaryocytes
2

(dose-related, monimmune

7.3
direct effect on circulating platelets)
heparin

heparin
heparin
electronic counters

reversible

1)
-

50,000/
bleeding time
anticoagulants, NSAIDs
severe hypertension, leiomyoma
> 75

50,000-100,000/
peptic ulcer,

215

8.16 Drugs associated with thrombocytopenia


Abciximab
Acetazolamide
Actinomycin
Allopurinol
Amiodarone
Amitriptyline
Amphotericin B
Aspirin
Carbamazepine
Cephalosporins
Chloramphenicol
Chlorpheniramine
Chlorthalidone
Cimetidine
Clozapine
Colchicine
Cyclophosphamide
Danazol
Desferrioxamine
Diazepam
Didanosine

Digoxin
Diltiazem
Disopyramide
Fluconazole
Furosemide
Ganciclovir
Gentamicin
Gold salts
Heparin
Hydrochlorothiazide
Idoxuridine
Imipenem-cilastin
Imipramine
Interferon alpha
Isoniazid
Levamisole
Methyldopa
Mianserin
Minoxidil
Morphine
Nitrofurantoin

2)

NSAIDs
Penicillins
Penicillamine
Phenothiazines
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin
Procainamide
Quinidine
Quinine
Ranitidine
Rifampicin
Risperidone
Sodium aminosalicylic acid
Sulfonamides
Sulfonylureas
Thioguanine
Trimethoprim
Valproic acid
Vancomycin
Vitamin A (isotretinoin)

:
-

50,000/

3)

:
-

RBC phenotype

serum anti-RBC antibodies

4)
corticosteroids
vascular integrity
plasma exchange
IgG

216

9. Drug interfering with platelet functions

type A reaction
3
9.1 Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors
NSAIDs
aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen,
phenylbutazone, piroxicam
uricosuric agents
sulfinpyrazone
cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1)
prostaglandin endoperoxidases
thromboxane A2
aggregation)
aspirin
aspirin
bleeding time
1.2-2.0
bleeding time
1-4
NSAIDs
reversible
1
piroxicam
9.2 Increasing platelet C-AMP levels
adenyl cyclase
cyclic AMP
bleeding time
prostacyclin, dipyridamole, theophylline caffeine
9.3 Interfering with the platelet surface
(adhesion)
penicillins, cephalosporins, moxalactam, nitrofurantoin,
dextran
bleeding time
- Cardiovascular drugs
nitroprusside, nitroglycerine, propranolol, calcium channel
blockers (verapamil, nifedipine, diltiazem)
secretion
bleeding time
- CNS drugs
tricyclic antidepressants
phenothiazine
halothane
bleeding time

217

- Antineoplastic drugs
mitomicin
bleeding time
daunarubicin
carmustine
secretion
- Food supplements
fish oil
bleeding time
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
acid
cyclooxgenase

arachinodic

10. Adverse reactions to oral anticoagulants


warfarin
venous thrombosis,
arterial thromboembolism
replacement
myocardial infarction
factors II, VII, IX
X

, prosthetic valvular
vitamin K
co-factor inhibitor protein C

vitamin K

warfarin

warfarin

(plasma albumin)
free warfarin
218

CYP 450

- Vitamin K
-

CPY 450

8.17 Drugs that affect oral anticoagulant


Drugs that may potentiate oral anticoagulants
Amitriptyline
Cimetidine
Aspirin
Ciprofloxacin
Allopurinol
Clofibrate
Aminoglycosides
Danazol
Amiodarone
Disulfiram
Androgenic steroids
Erythromycin
Azapropazone
Fluoxetine
Bezafibrate
Glucagon
Cephalosporins
- Interferon
Chloral hydrate
Itraconazole
Chloramphenicol
Ketoconazole
Drugs that may reduce the effect of oral anticoagulants
Azathioprine
Cyclosporin
Barbiturates
Griseofulvin
Carbimazole
Haloperidol
Cholestyramine
Mercaptopurine
Cyclophosphamide
Vitamin K

Mefenamic acid
Metronidazole
Nalidixic acid
Norfloxacin
Omeprazole
Paracetamol
Piroxicam
Quinidine
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Tamoxifen
Phenytoin
Rifampicin
Thiouracils

62

1
HPI: 2
PTA --> Stroke CBC --> WNL
Med.: Ticlopidine 1 x 1 Simvastatin 1/2 x 1
CBC: WBC 500 (3200-9800) RBC 3.01 (4.3-5.9)
Hb 9.4 (14-18)
Hct 27.3 (39-49)
Plt. 7000 (150,000-450,000)
219

BUN 50 (5-20)
Cr 3.2 (0.6-1.2)
Hemoculture: P. aeruginosae
Problem List :
1. CVA
2. Dyslipidemia
3. Pancytopenia
4. Sepsis --> P. aeruginosae
5. Renal fn. abnormal
Charcteristic of events :
1. Leukopenia with sepsis: WBC P. aeruginosae
:
- Viral infection: HIV, rubella, varicella, influenza
- Bacterial infection: typhoid fever
- SLE
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Immunosuppressive treatment
- COPD
- Urinary or biliary obstruction
- Recent surgical operation
- Drug - induced
2. Anemia: Hb
:
- Blood loss
- Nutritional def
- Cancer
- Endocrine def. (pituitary, adrenal, thyroid)
- Chronic disease (renal, liver)
- Drug - induced
3. Thrombocytopenia
:
- Blood disorders
220

- Cancer
- Liver disease
- Bacterial / viral infection (HIV)
Timing
: Simvastation, Ticlopidine
Supporting literature
- Tertiary literature --> No report with simvastatin
- Primary & tertiary literature + WHO database:
reports of blood dyscrasias & liver damage
Dechallenge

Ticlopidine --> WBC, RBC, Platelet


simvastatin
Rechallenge
Conclusion Ticlopidine - induced pancytopenia
Plan 1.
2.
1-2
3.
2
lab.test

Dx: cystitis
4
Lab test :

55

(suprapubic)

Hgb 14.0 /
Hct 43.6%
WBC 7,500/ .3
Reticulocyte 0.5%

(
12-16)
(
38-48%)
(
4,000-11,000)
(
0.2-2.0%)
WBC 20-50 per HPF
moderate bacteria
benign prostatic hypertrophy
cotrimoxazole double-strength 1x2

Hgb 9.9 /
Hct 32.5%
WBC 9,100/ .3
221

Reticolocyte 11%
Total bilirubin 3.8
/
(
Direct bilirubin WBC 0-5 per HPF

<1.0)
bacteria

4+ bilirubin

urobilinogen
PE: scleral icterus mild tachycardia
Assessment
sulfamethoxazole-induced hemolysis
G6PD
- Time course : asymptomatic hemolysis
1-4
- Characteristics : Hct reticulocyte
indirect bilirubin
scleral icterus
- Cause : Cotrimoxazole
hemolysis
sulfamethoxazole
G6PD
cotimoxazole
G6PD
hemahysis
3
HCTZ

50

56
/

mild hypertension
2

1
78,000 / .3
megakaryocytes
Assessment
(thrombocytopenia)
- Time couse :
1-4
- Characteristics:
megakaryocytes
nonimmune process (direct marrow suppession)
- Cause : HCTZ
diuretics
furosemide

HCTZ

thiazide
222

HCTZ

HCTZ
4
62
PM: Osteoarthritis
Medication :
diclofenac 50
1x3
PE:
osteoarthritis
Lab.test:
Hgb 6.2 /
(12-16)
Reticulocyte 0.5% (0.2-2.0%)
WBC 1,800 / .3, neutrophil 50%
Platelet 35,000/ .3
Assesment
aplastic amemia (AA)
AA
diclofenac ASA
- Time course : AA
diclofenac
- Characteristics: RBC, WBC, neutrophil
- Cause :
diclofenac 6.8

diclofenac

diclofenac
(1:150,000)

1
6

ASA 325

prn

ASA

AA

AA
ASA

ASA

223

1.

; 2539.

1427.
2.

. Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. :


.
.
:
,
2542.
113122.
3.
. Megaloblastic anemia. :
.
.
:
, 2542.
101112.
4.
. Drug induced platelet disorders. :
.
.
:
, 2542.
196203.
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Disorders of blood cells. In : Davies DM, Ferner RE, De Glanville H. Textbook of
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1.
pH
7.35-7.45 (
pH
fluid
pH

(arterial blood)

7.4)
pH

pH

cerebrospinal
pH

pH
pH
3

1.
2.
3.

(Buffering system)
(Respiratory compensation)
(Renal compensation)
(Buffering system)
(buffer)

pH
1. Bicarbonate buffer

pH
10-15
2
Carbonic acid/bicarbonate (H2CO3/HCO3-) buffer
225

2. Nonbicarbonate buffer

Bicarbonate buffer system


HCO3- + H+

phosphate hemoglobin

H2CO3

carbonic anhydrase

protein

CO2 (dissolved) + H2O

CO2 (gas)
Nonbicarbonate buffer system
HBuf
H+ + Buf
:

carbonic anhydrase

renal tubular cell

Bicarbonate buffer
(extracellular fluid; ECF)
(dissolved CO2)
pH
pH
Henderson-Hasselbach equation
[base]
[acid]
= pK + log [HCO3 ]
[H2CO3]

bicarbonate buffer system

pH = pK + log

pK = negative log
[HCO3- ]=
[H2CO3]=

...(1)
6.1
mEq/L
mEq/L

226

1:400)
pH

arterial partial pressure


Volatile acid
(solubility coefficient)
0.03

(PaCO2)
mmHg
mEq/L

PaCO2

[HCO3- ]
pH = 6.1 + log
0.03(PaCO2)

...(2)

[HCO3- ]

24 mEq/L
2
pH

40 mmHg

PaCO2

pH = 6.1 + log

24 mmol/L
= 7.4
0.03(40 mmHg)

Henderson-Hasselbach equation
pH
PaCO2

3
pK

log
[HCO
]
3
pH ~
PaCO2

...(3)

pH
7.4

PaCO2
[HCO3- ]

acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
component)
respiratory acidosis
pH

[HCO3- ]/.03 PaCO2


20:1
PaCO2
metabolic component
(primary process)
respiratory alkalosis
PaCO2

pH
metabolic
PaCO2 (respiratory

PaCO2
pH
227

(compensation process)
metabolic
PaCO2
acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
(respiratory compensation)
PaCO2
9.1
pH, HCO3
pH, HCO3-

9.1
pH
HCO3- mEq/L
PaCO2 mmHg
:

PaCO2

Primary disorder
Acidemia
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis

Primary disorder
Alkalemia
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis

7.35 - 7.45
22 - 26
35 - 45

acidemia
alkalemia
acidosis
alkalosis

(in vitro)

9.1
pH 7.5 HCO3- 22 mEq/L
PaCO2 29 mmHg
respiratory alkalosis
PaCO2
pH 7.25 HCO3- 26 mEq/L
PaCO2 60 mmHg
respiratory acidosis
pH
acidosis

acidosis

alkalosis

pH
(mixed acid-base disorders)

(Respiratory compensation)
12-24
PaCO2
(pulmonary capillary)

alveoli

1. Peripheral chemoreceptors carotic arteries


aorta
arterial acidosis, hypercapnia / hypoxia
2. Central chemoreceptors medulla
cerebrospinal fluid
acidosis
PaCO2

228

chemoreceptors
medulla

CO2
(Renal compensation)
2
(HCO3- )
4,000 mEq
proximal tubule

1.
HCO3fluid
tubule

2.
(H+)
HCO3CO2
H2CO3
H2O
cell membrane
2ammonia
(HPO4 )

3-5

glomerular filtrations
85%
15%

H+ H2CO3
H2O
CO2
H2CO3
tubule lumen

2.

renal tubular
distal

carbonic anhydrase
renal tubule lumen
H+ + HCO3H+
hydrogen monophosphate
H+
H2PO4
ammonium (NH4+)

acidosis

alkalosis
metabolic acidosis

ketoacidosis

diabetic

metabolic alkalosis
-

(arterial blood gas; ABG)


-

229

1.
(

respiratory acidosis
(gastroenteritis)
HCO3-

9.2)
CO2
metabolic acidosis
9.2

Metabolic
Acidosis
Alkalosis

Respiratory
acidosis
Alkalosis

Sepsis

,
/

methanol
ketoacidosis

carbonic anhydrase
Amphotericin B
Salicylate

230

2.
2.1

anion gap
-

24-30 mEq/L; SI unit = 24-30 mmol/L)


(Venous HCO3-)

HCO3-

total CO2

dissolved CO2
(Arterial

HCO3-)

Henderson-Hasselbach equation
-

anion gap (

9.1

12 + 4 mEq/L)

(unmeasured anion)
anion gap

(Na+)

(unmeasured cation)
anion gap
(measured cation)
(measured anion)

(K+)
(Cl-)

(HCO3-)
anion gap

anion gap = [Na+] - ([Cl-] + [HCO3- ])


metabolic acidosis
metabolic acidosis
elevated anion gap normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
metabolic acidosis
lactate

anion gap
MULEPAK
Methanol and other alcohols ingestion
Uremia (renal failure)

anion gap
2
elevated anion gap
lactic acid

elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis

231

Lactic acidosis
Ethylene glycol ingestion
Paraldehyde ingestion
Aspirin intoxication
Ketones (starvation, alcoholic and diabetic ketoacidosis)
normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
anion gap
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
carbonic anhydrase
normal anion gap metabolic
acidosis
(Potassium-sparing diuretics)
-

(
pH HCO3-

2.2

3.5-5.0 mEq/L)
PaCO2 (

9.1)
-

pH
(mixed venous blood)

hypoperfusion
9.3

metabolic acidosis

9.4
10 mEq/L)
HCO3- 14 mEq/L (
40 mmHg
10-14 mmHg
PaCO2
26-30 mmHg
pH
7.29-7.35
PaCO2
(
2)
pH
7.17
respiratory acidosis
alkalosis
PaCO2
acute respiratory disorder
chronic respiratory disorder
acute respiratory acidosis
PaCO2 60
26 mEq/L
mmHg
HCO3232

pH 7.26

chronic respiratory acidosis


32 mEq/L
HCO3PaCO2 HCO3mixed acid-base disorder

9.3

PaCO2 60 mmHg
pH 7.35

Primary Event

Metabolic Acidosis

pH ~

Metabolic Alkalosis

pH ~

Respiratory Acidosis

pH ~

Respiratory Alkalosis

pH ~

:
(

Compensation Event

[HCO3- ]
PaCO2

pH ~

[HCO3- ]
PaCO2
[HCO3- ]
PaCO2

pH ~

[HCO3- ]
PaCO2

pH ~

pH ~

pH
(
[HCO3 ]/PaCO2

9.4

[HCO3- ]
PaCO2
[HCO3- ]
PaCO2
[HCO3- ]
PaCO2
[HCO3- ]
PaCO2
)

pH

*
-

Metabolic acidosis

PaCO2
HCO3Metabolic alkalosis
PaCO2
HCO3Acute respiratory acidosis
HCO3PaCO2
Chronic respiratory acidosis HCO3PaCO2
Acute respiratory alkalosis
HCO3PaCO2
Chronic respiratory alkalosis HCO3PaCO2
*
HCO3- = 24 mEq/L

1.0 1.4 mmHg


12 24
1 mEq/L
0.5-1.0 mmHg
12 24
1 mEq/L
0.1 mEq/L
1 mmHg
0.4 mEq/L
35
1 mmHg
0.2 mEq/L
1 mmHg
0.4 0.5 mEq/L
35
1 mmHg
PaCO2 = 40 mmHg

PaCO2
10 mmHg
PaCO2
55 mmHg
HCO330 mEq/L
HCO3
45 mEq/L
HCO3
18 mEq/L
HCO3
12 mEq/L

233

3.

Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis

3.1. Metabolic acidosis


metabolic acidosis
pH

PaCO2

pH
acid, ketoacids)

endogenous acid (

ECF (
phosphates, sulfates)

lactic

(dilutional acidosis)
metabolic acidosis
metabolic acidosis

9.5

metabolic acidosis
2
1. normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
hyperchloremic states
ECF
(Cl- ) anion gap
cholestyramine
HCO3hypercholesteralemia cholestyramine
anion exchange resin
endogenous bicarbonate
pancreatic fistula, ureterosigmoidostomy, ileostomy, gastrointestinal disorders,
laxative abuses
renal tubular acidosis,
HCO3carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, potassium sparing diuretics

234

hydrochloric acid
ammonium chloride
2. elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis
endogenous acid
Cl
HCO3
- ketoacidosis
(
)
- lactic acidosis
metformin
phentermine
(severe anemia)
(congestive heart failure)
alcohol abuses
lactic acidosis
phentermine
0.251
1,000
metformin 10-20
. . 1970
lactic acidosis
metformin
0.010.08 (
0.03)
1,000
lactic
acidosis
50% metformin
lactic acidosis
-

methanol, ethylene glycol,


salicylate
methyl salicylate

metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
salicylate
hemodislysis
- myoglobinuric acute renal failure

salicylate
respiratory alkalosis
salicylate
metabolic acidosis

rhabdomyolysis

235

9.5
normal anion gap metabolic acidosis

metabolic acidosis
elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis
Biguanides
: cholestyramine, laxatives,
: ethanol, methanol, ethylene
purgatives
glycol, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol,
(type 2 renal
diethylene glycol
tubular acidosis): arginine hydrochloride,
Polyhydric sugar: fructose, sorbitol,
Xylitol
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors,
Salicylate
gentamicin, mercaptopurine, methyl-3chromone, sulphanilamide, tacrolimus,
Paracetamol
: -agonist cathecolamine,
valproic aid, tetracycline
,
sulphur, germanium, isoniazid, Lugols
(
)
(type 2 renal
iodine, nalidixic acid, niacin,
nitroprusside anolog, paraldehyde,
tubular acidosis): amiloride,
pentamidine, povidone-iodine, propionic
amphotericin, analgesic abuse,
cyclamate, cyclosporin, lithium, NSAIDs,
acid derivatives (ibuprofen
fenoprofen), verapamil
toluene
: ammonium chloride,
hydrochloric acid, L-arginine Llysine

pH

metabolic acidosis
metabolic acidosis
7.2
9.6

hyperventilation
Kussmauls respirations

acidosis

metabolic acidosis
(pH 6.8)

236

9.6

acidemia

Arteriolar dilatation, venoconstriction


Pulmonary vascular resistance
Cardiac output,
Arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation

metabolic demands
insulin resistance
ATP
,
(anaerobic glycolysis)
Hyperkalemia

Hyperventilation, Dyspnea
metabolic acidosis
1.
acidosis
2.

metabolic
(

9.2 )
(

metabolic acidosis)
metabolic
diabetic ketoacidosis,
severe renal insufficiency

acidosis
acetone
dehydration
, uremia
3.
- pH
PaCO2
15 mEq/L
metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
, renal tubular acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis,
anhydrase

15 mEq/L

carbonic

237

anion gap
- pH
6.1

metabolic acidosis
pH
distal renal tubular acidosis

metabolic acidosis
chronic metabolic acidosis
12-20 mEq/L

pH 7.20-7.40

Shohls solution (sodium citrate/citric acid)


acute metabolic acidosis
(
7.2)
( ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis)
hypercholremic acidosis (

metabolic acidosis
1.
diabetic ketoacidosis

8 mEq/L

pH

regenerate

2
metabolic acidosis

metabolic acidosis

2.
pH

7.2

15 mEq/L

sodium bicarbonate
sodium acetate, sodium lactate, tromethamine
(THAM), carbicarb (sodium bicarbonate + sodium carbonate)
238

sodium bicarbonate
1
650
1
3
sodium bicarbonate
7.5% 1
50
7.5 % sodium bicarbonate 50-150
50-150 mEq/L
. sodium bicarbonate
.
sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
NaHCO3

= (Vd *

NaHCO3

8 mEq
50 mEq
(dextrose water) 1
12-15 mEq/L

HCO3-

)(

HCO3-

mEq
HCO3Vd = 0.5

Vd
acidosis
Vd = 1.0
HCO3-

mEq/L

12-15 mEq/L

NaHCO3
sodium bicarbonate
pH
7.4
.

30
pH

7.2

sodium bicarbonate

sodium bicarbonate

1.
2.

tetany
transient hypokalemia

bicarbonate
(

pH 0.1

0.6 mEq/L

)
239

3.

4.

5.
6.
7.

acute acidosis
metabolic acid
( lactic acidosis,
diabetic ketoacidosis)
rebound metabolic alkalosis
lactate
ketone bodies
post treatment respiratory alkalosis
hyperventilation
blood brain barrier
HCO3cerebrospinal fluid
blood brain barrier
cerebrospinal fluid
HCO3cerebrospinal fluid
respiratory alkalosis
lactic acid
overalkalinization
affinity
hypernatremia
hyperosmolarity
ionized calcium

3.2. Metabolic alkalosis


metabolic alkalosis
pH
33-51%

HCO3HCO3-

PaCO2
-

tubular fluid
HCO3HCO3-

threshold

HCO3HCO3-

metabolic alkalosis

pH
metabolic alkalosis
chemoreceptors
6-7 mmHg
mEq/L
PaCO2

PaCO2

pH
HCO350-60 mmHg

10

240

metabolic alkalosis
HCO3HCO3-

1.
(
cisplatin

)
cation exchange resin (

sodium

polystyrene sulphonate)
mineralocorticoid
carbenicillin
mineralocorticoid carbenoxolone
2.
sodium bicarbonate
HCO3metabolic acidosis
lactate, citrate, acetate
HCO3gluconate
massive blood transfusion
plasma protein infusion
plasma protein
acetate
40-50 mEq/L
milk-alkali syndrome
3.
(refeeding)
metabolic alkalosis
3
1.
metabolic alkalosis
sensitive metabolic alkalosis)

(volume-responsive
10 mEq/L

chloride95%

(gastric drainage)

241

organic acidosis
2.

metabolic alkalosis
chloride-insensitive metabolic alkalosis)

(volume-nonresponsive
20 mEq/L
mineralocorticoid

5%
cushings

syndrome, hyperaldosteronism
3.

milk-alkali syndrome
metabolic alkalosis
metabolic alkalosis
(
[volume depletion])
(pH

7.60)

hypoventilation

(cardiac arrhythmia)
(neuromuscular irritability)
(tetany)
(ionized calcium)
metabolic alkalosis
1.
(
2.
3.

metabolic alkalosis
9.2)
metabolic alkalosis)

40-45 mEq/L
pH
PaCO2
-

PaCO2
pH, HCO3metabolic alkalosis

HCO3HCO3metabolic alkalosis
242

metabolic alkalosis
1.

9.7

9.7
HCO3(mEq/L)
(mild)

32-45

(mEq/L)
3.5-3.9

32-40

2.5-3.5

(moderate)
(severe)

2.0-2.5

40-42

pH 7.60
2.

metabolic alkalosis

metabolic alkalosis
.
4

metabolic alkalosis
H2 receptor (cimetidine 200-600

intravascular volume
glomerular filtration rate
metabolic alkalosis
0.9%
3-5
4-8

10-40 mEq/L
metabolic alkalosis

0.9% 1
citrate

gluconate

243

metabolic alkalosis

(pH

7.60),

(congestive heart

failure)
(hydrochloric acid)

oliguria)
100-200 mEq/L (0.1-0.20 N)
5%
normal saline
(central vein)
100-125
24

(catheter)
12-24

= [0. 5 / . *
(
HCO3-

35-40 mEq/L

HCO3-

( .)] [(

)]

pH

7.50
4-12

PaCO2
24
.

metabolic alkalosis
(intolerant to sodium volume loads)
acetazolamide
carbonic anhydrase tubular cell
250-375
1-2

(acid precursor)

ammonium chloride

encephalopathy

uremia
arginine
244

monohydrochloride
BUN
.

dialysis

metabolic alkalosis
.

hemodialysis

peritoneal dialysis

mineralocorticoid
corticosteroid

corticosteroid
mineralocorticoid

mineralocorticoid
.
.

spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene

3.3. Respiratory acidosis


respiratory acidosis
PaCO2

pH

respiratory acidosis
pH
PaCO2
respiratory acidosis
1.
-

(neuromuscular abnormalities)

respiratory acidosis
barbiturates, narcotics,
benzodiazepines
245

barbiturates

barbiturates
respiratory acidosis

barbiturates
morphine
ventilatory drives
acidosis

heroin

respiratory acidosis
hypoxic
hypercapnic
respiratory
pulmonary edema
benzodiazepines
barbiturates
trauma, stroke,
cervical cord

status epilepticus, tumors,


poliomyelitis, myastenia gravis, multiple sclerosis
hypothyroidism
2.
-

(mechanical ventilator)
dialysis

pnuemothorax, adult respiratory distress syndrome,


(severe pulmonary edema),
(severe
bronchospasm),
,

1.
2.

respiratory acidosis
(acute respiratory acidosis)
(chronic respiratory acidosis)

246

respiratory acidosis
1.

seizures stupor

2.

:
(increase cerebral blood flow)
, papilledema, focal paresis

,
3.

respiratory acidosis
1.
2.
3.

respiratory acidosis)

pH

HCO3-

PaCO2

respiratory acidosis
respiratory acidosis
PaCO2
(PaCO2

80 mmHg)

(PO2 40 mmHg)
respiratory acidosis
benzodiazepines
(oxygenation)

drive

respiratory acidosis
metabolic alkalosis

respiratory

247

2-4
12-24
metabolic alkalosis

respiratory acidosis

3.4. Respiratory alkalosis


respiratory alkalosis
(hypocapnia)
PCO2
respiratory alkalosis

pH

2
alkalosis
1-2

respiratory

6
respiratory alkalosis

respiratory alkalosis
PCO2

(hyperventilation)
hyperventilation

neurochemical

stimulation
(

)
(

)
cardiogenic, hypovolemic,

metabolic production
septic shock

PaCO2

respiratory alkalosis
1.
-

(central stimulation of respiration)


sepsis
catecholamine, theophylline, nicotine

salicylate

248

hyperventilation

salicylate
78%

salicylate

respiratory alkalosis
-

(peripheral stimulation of
respiration)

(altitude)

2.

pulmonary emboli, pulmonary shunts,


respiratory alkalosis
(acute respiratory alkalosis)
(chronic respiratory alkalosis)

1.
2.

respiratory alkalosis
respiratory alkalosis
PaCO2
respiratory alkalosis

(cardiac

arrhythmia)
respiratory alkalosis
1.
2.
3.

respiratory alkalosis)

pH

HCO3-

PaCO2

salicylate

249

respiratory alkalosis
respiratory alkalosis
pH
pH

respiratory alkalosis
(pH
7.50)
respiratory alkalosis

7.50
salicylate
hyperventilation
(paper bag rebreathing device)
respiratory alkalosis
(arrhythmia)

(oxygen therapy)
(pH 7.60)

56

10
Phenobarbital

30
Past Medical History
Social History

3
18
10

Past Surgical History


Medication History

Phenobarbital 30

Physical Examination
GEN:
VS:
BP 130/70 HR 100
60
, 188

Temp 37.1oC RR 25

250

HEENT:
EXT:

dry mucous membrane, sunken eyes, well-healed craniotomy scar


cool fingers and toes, dry skin, decrease skin turgor without tending,
slightly depressed reflexes

Results of Laboratory Tests


Na 145
Hct 53
K4
Hgb 16
Cl 107
Leucocytes 5.5*103
MCV 83
HCO3 15
BUN 27
CR 1.3

AST 18
ALT 17
LDH 150
Alk Phos 60
Alb 4.0
T Bili 0.5

Glu 90
Ca total 10
PO4 4
Mg 2

Urinalysis:
WNL
Chest X-ray: WNL
ECG:
WNL
ABGs:
pH 7.25, PO2 98, PCO2 35
Toxicology screen:
Salicylate level 45 mg/dl
Ethanol level 0.25%
Phenobarbital level 0
Urine output 15 ml/hr
Stool:
guaic-negative
Problem list
1. Metabolic acidosis
S: somnolence
O: pH 7.25, HCO3 15, PCO2 35, RR 25
A:
metabolic acidosis
positive anion gap
ethanol 0.25%)

anion gap 23 mEq/L


salicylate

lactate (

251

salicylate

lactate
3-4

stable

oxygenation
pH

7.2

hemodynamically

salicylate

lactate

metabolic alkalosis
hemodialysis
salicylate ions
hemodynamically stable
P:

activated charcoal 100


saline cathartic

300-350

20% sorbitol 30-45

arterial blood gas


3-4

1
mental status

2. Respiratory alkalosis
S:
O: PCO2 35, RR 25
A:
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
salicylate

salicylate
15

lactate
pH

7.3

salicylate
oxygenation
PCO2
pH

P:

252

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253

polymorphonuclear
(bacteria flora )
Corticotrophin (ACTH)

adrenal glucocorticoids

(inflammatory process)

azathioprine
carbamazepine

penicillamine
mine

cyclosporin
phenytoin

dextrans
dapsone

pyrimetha-

clozapine

254

10

iodine
indomethacin

povidone
leucocyte
fibroblast
polymorphonuclear leukocytes
diclofenac
intralipid
lipid emulsion

chemotaxis

neutrophil leucocytes in vitro


iron dextran
dextran complexes
desferrioxamine
granulocyte

lympho-

cyte
in vitro

cimetidine

sulfamethoxazole)
thymidine
thymine

(elemental iron)

omeprazole

co-trimoxazole

co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim/
thymine
in vivo
thymine

255

10

Staphylococcal infections
(broad-spectrum antibiotics)
penicillin
penicillin
difficile

penicilloic acid

tetracyclines
- lactams
penicillinase
- lactam ring
Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium

staphylococci
(osteomyelitis)
(parotitis)
(endocarditis)
(sepitcemia)
staphylococcal

(pneumonia)

indomethacin
patent ductus arteriosus

isotretinoin
Propioni-

bacterium acnes

Staphylococcus aureus
(folliculitis)
(furuncles)

(cellulitis)
Streptococcal infections
(agranulocytosis)
cytarabine
Streptococcus viridans
Gram-negative organisms infections

colifrom

256

10

Klebsiella spp.,Pseudomonas spp., Proteus spp.


bactcremia

Pseudomas bacteremia
ticlopidine
varicose ulcers
Ps.aeruginosa

Chlamydia infections
meta analysis

case control 29
Chlamydia trachomatis

Salmonellosis, shigellosis,

Campylobacter gastroenteritis

omeprazole
cimetidine, ranidine
omeprazole
salmonellae
shigellae

Campylobacter,

Clostridial infections
Pseudomembranous colitis
clindamycin

Clostridium difficile
lincomycin

ampicillin

amoxicillin
10.1
CI.difficile colitis
cytarabine
chlorpropamide
pseudomembranous colitis
diclofenac

CI.difficile

257

10

10.1

Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea

Cephalosporins
Ampicillin and amoxicillin
Clindamyin
Other penicillins, including - lactamase-stable
penicillins
Erythromycin and other macrolides
Tetracyclines
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Colitis

Choramphenicol
Metronidazole
Amphotericin B
Quinolones
Rifampin
5-Fluorouracil
Methotrexate
Doxorubicin
Cyclophosphamide
Aminoglycosides
Sulfonamides

Herpes viruses
herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, the Epstein-Barr
virus, human herpes virus type 6
cytomegalovirus
herpes simplex, herpes zoster
varicella
herpes simplex
(intrathecal)
fentanyl
(epidural)
fluoxetine
muromonab CD3 (OKT3)
Epstein - Barr virus
cytomegalovirus
cyclophosphamide
methotrexate
methotrexate
ketoprofen
methotrexate
hydroxychloroquine
folic acid

258

10

Aspergillosis
Aspergillus spp.
ACTH
ketoacidosis
pentamidine
Candidiasis
Candida
ACTH
zole

omepracandidiasis

oropharyngeal candidiasis

fluconazole
Candida

krusei
cimetidine
cimetidine 3
ranitidine

Candida albicans
nystatin
cimetidine
Candida
Candida

259

10

phenobarbital
pheobarbital

griseofulvin
griseofulvin

(chelation)
pH
isoiazid
2
fluoroquinone
3

ciprofloxacin

10.2
10.2
Interacting Drugs
Acyclovir with
Aminoglycosides
Narcotics
Probenecid
Zidovudine
Amantadine with
Anticholinergics

Adverse Effect
Increased nephrotoxicity and/or
neurotoxicity
Inceased pethidine effect
Possible increased acyclovir
toxicity
Increased neurotoxicity (profound
drowsiness and lethargy)

Hallucinations, confusion,
nightmares
Antihistamines
Increased CNS adverse reactions
CNS stimulants
Additive CNS stimulant effects
Triamterene
CNS toxicitv
Trimethoprim
CNS toxicity
Aminoglycoside andtibiotics with
Acyclovir
Increased nephrotoxicity and/or
neurotoxicity

Probable Mechanism
Mechanism not established
Decreased renal excrertion
Decreased renal excretion
Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive anticholinergic effects
Mechanism not established
Decreased renal clearance
Decreased renal clearance
Additive

260

10

10.2

( )

Interacting Drugs

Adverse Effect

Amphotericin B
Anticoagulants, oral

Nephrotoxicity
Potentiation of anticoagulation
effects
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased ototoxicity
Increased ototoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased renal toxicity
Probable decreased digoxin effect
with oral neomycin
Increased ototoxicity
Increased ototoxicity and
nephrotoxicity
Increased neuromuscular blockade
Possible decreased methotrexate
effect with oral aminoglycosides
Neuromuscular blockade

Bacitracin
Bumetanide
Carboplatin
Cephalosporins
Cisplatin
Cyclosporin
Digoxin
Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide
Magnesium sulfate
Methotrexate
Neuromuscular
blocking agents
NSAIDs

Possible aminoglycoside toxicity


in preterm infants with
indomethacin given for patent
ductus closure
Penicillins
Falsely low aminoglycoside levels
Polymyxins
Increased nephrotoxicity;
neuromuscular blockade
Tacrolimus
Increased nephrotoxicity
Vancomycin
Possible increased nephrotoxicity
and ototoxicity
Aminosalicylic acid (PAS) with
Anticoagulants,oral
Enhanced hypoprothrombinemic
effects
Ammonium chloride
Increased probability of
crystalluria
BCG vaccine
Negates BCG effect
Digoxin
Decreased digoxin effect
Diphenhydramine
Decreased effect of PAS
Ethionamide
GI distress/hepatotoxicity
Isoniazid
Increased isoniazid serum
concentrations
Probenecid
Increased PAS toxicity
Rifampin
Rifampin effectiveness may be
decreased; separate doses by 8-12
hr
Amphotericin B with
Aminoglycoside
Nephrotoxicity
antibiotics
Antineoplastics
Possible increased renal toxicity,
bronchospasm, and hypotension
Cisplatin
Increased nephrotoxicity
Colistin
Increased nephrotoxicity
Corticosteroids
Increased hypokalemia
Cyclosporin
Increased renal toxicity

Probable Mechanism
Synergism
Decreased GI absorption or synthesis
of vitamin K
Additive
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Possibly additive or synergistic
Decreased absorption
Additive
Additive
Additive
Decreased absorption
Additive
Decreased renal clearance

In vitro inactivation
Additive
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established
Acidification of urine
Negates immune response
Decreased absorption with time
Decreased GI absorption
Additive
Decreased metabolism
Decreased renal excretion
Decreased GI absorption due to
excipient bentonite
Synergism
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Additive
Possible synergism

261

10

10.2
Interacting Drugs
Digitalis glycosides
Imidazole antifungals
Neuromuscular
blocking agents
Pentamidine
Polymyxins
Tacrolimus
Vancomycin
Zidovudine
Azithromycin with
Aluminum/magnesium
antacids
Digoxin
Aztreonam with
Chloramphenicol
Bacitracin with
Aminoglycosides
Anesthetics
Neuromuscular
blocking drugs
Polymyxins
Cephalosporins with
Alcohol
Aminoglycoside
antibiotics
Ampicillin
Anticoagulants, oral

Aspirin
Chloramphenicol
Colistin
Diuretics
Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide
Heparin
Polymyxins
Probenecid

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Increased digitalis toxicity


Possible antagonism in animal
models
Increased neuromuscular blocking
effect

Hypokalemia
Mechanism not established

Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Potential for increased
myelotoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established

Decreased peak
concentrations:dose not affect
overall absorption
Increased digoxin concentrations

Mechanism not established

Possible in vitro antagonism;


administer a few hours apart

Mechanism not established

Increased nephrotoxicity
Potentiation of neuromuscular
blocking effects
Potentiation of neuromuscular
blocking effects
Increased nephrotoxicity

Additive
Additive

Disulfiram-like effect with


cefamandole, cefmetazole,
cefoperazone, and moxalactam
Increased nephrotoxicity

Inhibition of intermediary metabolism


of alcohol

In vitro antagonism with


ceftazidime versus group B
streptococci and Listeria
Possible increased anticoagulant
effect with moxalactam,
cefamandole, cefmetazole, or
cefoperazone
Possible increased bleeding risk
with moxalactam
Increased nephrotoxicity
In vitro antagonism
Increased nephrotoxicity with
some cephalosporins
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Possible increased bleeding risk
with moxalactam
Increased nephrotoxicity
Higher and prolonged
cephalosporin

Mechanism not established

Hypokalemia

Destruction of intestinal Eubacterium


lentum in 10% of digoxin patients

Additive
Additive

Mechanism not established

Mechanism not established

Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Mechansim not established
Additive
Additive
Cmpetitive inhibition of tubular
secretion

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10

10.2
Interacting Drugs
Salicylates
Vancomycin
Chloramphenicol with
Acetaminophen
(Paracetamol)
Aminoglycosides

Aztreonam
Barbiturates
Cephalosporins
Cimetidine
Cyclophosphamide
Folic acid
Hypoglycemics,
sulfonylurea
Iron
Lincomycin
Penicillins
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Vitamin B12
Chloroquine with
Ampicillin
Cholestyramine
Cimetidine
Cyclosporin
Magnesium antacids
Methotrexate
Rabies vaccine
Ritonavir
Succinylcholine
Clarithromycin with
Anticoagulant, oral
Astemizole
Benzodiazepines
Carbamazepines
Cimetidine
Cisapride
Clindamycin

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Decreased cefixime concentrations


and AUCs
Increased nephrotoxicity

Displacement from protein-binding


sites
Additive

Possible decreased
chloramphenicol effect
In vitro antagonism; not seen in
vivo

Increased metabolism

Antagonism; administer
chloramphenicol separately a few
hours later
Increased barbiturate effect;
decreased chloramphenicol effect
Antagonism
Aplastic anemia
Decreased cyclophosphamide
effect
Delayed response to folic acid
Increased hypoglycemic effect

Mechanism not established

Delayed response to iron


Decreased lincomycin effect
In vitro antagonism; not seen in
vivo
Increased phenytoin toxicity
Possible increased
chloramphenicol toxicity
Decreased chloramphenicol effect
Delayed response to vitamin B12

Mechanism not established


Target site antagonism
Mechanism not established

Decreased ampicillin effect


Decreased effect
Aplastic anemia
Increased cyclosporin toxicity
Decreased efficacy
Decreased methotrexate efficacy
Decreased vaccine effect
Increased chloroquine toxicity
Increased neuromuscular blockade

Decreased bioavailability
Decreased bioavailability
Possibly additive or synergistic
Decreased clearance
Decreased bioavailability
Increased clearance
Interference with the antibody response
Decreased metabolism
Decreased clearance

Hypoprothrombinemia potentiated
Increased Q-T interval and
possible arrhythmias
Increased CNS toxicity
Increased carbamazepine toxicity
Decreased clarithromycin
concentrations
Increased cardiotoxicity
In vitro antagonism: not
documented clinically

Possible decreased metabolism


Decreased antihistamine metabolism

Mechanism not established

Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased clearance
Decreased clearance
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established

Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Increased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Decreased metabolism
Possible decreased metabolism
Prolonged absoption
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

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Interacting Drugs
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporin
Digoxin
Disopyramide

Ergot alkaloids
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Ritonavir
Saquinavir
Tacrolinus
Theophylline
Zidovudine
Clindamycin with
Neuromuscular
blocking agents
Saquinavir
Clofazimine with
Dapsone
Isoniazid
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Cycloserine with
Alcohol
Anticoagulants, oral
Ethionamide
Isoniazid
Phenytoin
Dapsone with
Clofazimine
Didanosine

( )
Adverse Effect
Increased effect and possible
toxicity of methylprednisolone
Increased cyclosporin toxicity
Increased digoxin effect
Increased disopyramide
concentrations. Q-T interval
prolongation and polymorphic
ventricular tachycardia
Increased ergot toxicity
Possible increased or decreased
effect
Decreased clarithromycin
concentrations/increased
rifamycin toxicity
Increased clarithromycin toxicity
Increased saquinavir
concentrations
Increased tacrolimus toxicity
Increased theophylline effect and
possible toxicity
Decreased zidovudine
concentrations and AUCs with
clarithromycin

Probable Mechanism
Decreased excretion
Probably decreased metabolism
Decreased gut metabolism and
increased absorption
Mechanism not established

Mechanism not established


Altered metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Increased neuromuscular blockade

Additive

Increased clindamycin toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Possible decrease or nullification


of clofazimines antiinflammatory activity
Increased clofazimine serum and
urine concentrations and
decreased skin concentrations
Decreased efficacy
Decreased rate of absorption, time
to reach peak, and AUC of
rifampin

Opposing effects on neutrophil motility


and lymphocyte transformation

Increased alcohol effect or


convulsions
Increased effect
Increased neurotoxicity
CNS effects, dizziness, drowsiness
Increased neurotoxicity
Increased phenytoin
concentrations

Mechanism not established

Decrease in or nullification of
clofazimines antiinflammatory
effects
Increased incidence of PCP
recurrence

Opposing effects on neutrophil motility


and lymphocyte transformation in vitro

Mechanism not established


Increased phenytoin clearance
Mechansim not established

Mechanism not established


Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Inhibition of hepatic metablism

Mechanism not established

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Interacting Drugs
Folic acid antagonists
Nitrite
Nitrofuratoin
Pyrimethamine
Primaquine
Rifampin
Saquinavir
Trimethoprim
Zidovudine
Didanosine with
Benzodiazepines
Co-trimoxazole
Dapsone

( )
Adverse Effect
Increased risk of hematologic
toxicity
Increased risk of hemolysis in G6-PD deficient patients
Increased risk of hemolysis in G6-PD deficient patients
Increased risk of hematologic
toxicity
Increased risk of hemolysis in G6-PD
Decreased dapsone serum
concentrations
Increased dapsone toxicity
Increased dapsone serum
concentrations; increased risk of
adverse effects
Increased risk of hematologic
toxicity

Additive

Increased confusion
Increased risk of pancreatitis
Increased incidence of PCP
recurrence

Mechanism not established


Additive
Antacids necessary for antiviral
absorption may have impeded
absorption
Mechanism not established
Decreased bioavailability
Decreased bioavailability
Antacids necessary for didanosine
administration raise gastric pH too high
for ketoconazole absorption
Additive
Concomitant antacids bind quinolones
and prevent absorption

Ganciclovir
Indinavir
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole

In vitro antiretroviral antagonism


Decreased indinavir effect
Decreased itraconazole effect
Decreased absorption;administer >
2 hr before didanosine

Pentamidine
Quinolones

Increased risk of pancreatitis


Decreased absorption; decreased
serum concentration of the
quinolones
Decreased absorption; decreased
serum concentration of the
tetracyclines
Increased neurotoxicity

Tetracyclines
Zalcitabine
Erythromycins with
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Benzodiazepines
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cisapride
Clindamycin
Clozapine
Corticosteroids

Probable Mechanism

Cyclosporin
Digoxin

Hypoprothrombinemia potentiated
Cardiotoxicity
Increased benzodiazepine toxicity
Increased toxicity
Increased carbamazepine toxicity
Cardiotoxicity
Antagonism
Increased clozapine toxicity
Increased effect and possible
toxicity of methylprednisolone
Increased cyclosporin toxicity
Increased digoxin effect

Disopyramide
Ergot alkaloids

Cardiac arrhythmias
Increased ergot toxicity

Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Hepatic enzyme induction
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Additive

Concomitant antacids bind tetracyclines


and prevent absorption
Additive
Possible decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased bioavailability
Possible decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Target site competition
Decreased metabolism
Decreased excretion
Probably decreased metabolism
Decreased gut metabolism and
increased absorption
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

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Interacting Drugs
Felodipine
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Loratadine
Phenytoin
Ritonavir
Tacrolimus
Theophylline
Valproic acid
Vinblastine
Zafirlukast
Ethionamide with
Aminosalicylic acid
BCG vaccine
Cycloserine
Ethambutol
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Rifampin
Fluconazole with
Amitriptyline
Amphotericin B
Astemizole
Benzodiazepines
Cimetidine
Cisapride
Cyclosporin
Dihydropyridines
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Phenytoin
Quetiapine fumarate
Rifampin
Sulfonylureas
Tacrolimus
Thiazides
Zidovudine

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Increased toxicity
Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis

Decreased metabolism
Decreased clearance

Increased loratadine toxicity


Possible increased or decreased
effect
Increased erythromycin toxicity
Increased tacrolimus toxicity
Increased theophylline effect and
possible toxicity
Increased valproic acid toxicity
Increased vinblastine toxicity
Decreased zatirlukast effect

Decreased metabolism
Altered metabolism

Increased GI
distress/hepatotoxicity
Negates BCG effect
Increased neurotoxicity
Increased ethambutol toxicity
Increased neurotoxicity
Increased hepatotoxicity
Increased hepatotoxicity

Mechanism not established

Increased amitriptyline toxicity


Possible antagonism in animal
models
Prolonged Q-T interval and
possible arrhythmias
Increased CNS toxicity
Decreased fluconazole effect
Increased risk of cardiotoxicity
Increased cyclosporin
concentrations
Increased dihydropyridine toxicity
Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis

Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Increased phenytoin
concentrations
Possible increased quetiapine
concentrations
Decreased fluconazole
concentrations
Increased plasma concentrations
and decreased metabolism of
glipizide and glibenclamide
Increased tacrolimus toxicity
Increased fluconazole
concentrations and AUC

Decreased metabolism

Increased zidovudine
concentrations

Decreased metabolism

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechansim not established

Negates immune response


Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Additive

Inhibition of antihistamine metabolism


Decreased metabolism
Decreased bioavailability
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased renal clearance

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Interacting Drugs
Fluoroquinolones with
Antacids
Anticoagulants, oral
BCG vaccine
Chloramphenicol
Cyclosporin
Didanosine
Iron
Nitrofurantoin
NSAIDs
Pirenzepine
Probenecid
Rifampin
Sucralfate
Tetracycline
Theophylline
Zinc
Foscarnet with
Acyclovir
Co-trimoxazole
Pentamidine
Probenecid
Furazolidone with
Alcohol
Antidepressants
Sympathomimetics
Ganciclovir with
Aminoglycosides
Amphotericin B
Co-trimoxazole
Cyclosporin

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Decreased fluoroquinolone effect


with aluminum or magnesium
antacids
Prolonged prothrombin times
Negates BCG effect
Inhibition in vitro of norfloxacin
bactericidal activity
Increased risk of nephrotoxicity;
increased serum cyclosporin
concentrations
Decreased fluoroquinolone effect
Decreased serum fluoroquinolone
concentrations
Decreased norfloxacin activity
Possible increased risk of CNS
stimulation
Decreased rate of fluoroquinolone
absorption
Increased serum concentrations of
quinolones; prolonged AUCs
Inhibition in vitro of norfloxacin
bactericidal activity
Decreased serum fluoroquinolone
concentrations
Inhibition in vitro of norfloxacin
bactericidal activity
Possible theophylline toxicity
Decreased serum fluoroquinolone
concentrations

Decreased absorption

Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity;
increased hypocalcemia
Increased foscarnet serum
concentrations; increased
possibility of adverse effects

Additive
Additive
Additive

Disulfiram-like effect

Either inhibition of aldehyde


dehydrogenase or inhibition of
monoamine oxidase
Additive
Increased norepinephrine availability

Increased adverse effects


Hypertensive crisis
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity;
replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Increased nephrotoxicity

Mechanism not established


Negates immune response
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Decreased GI absorption
Decreased GI absorption
In vitro antagonism
Mechansim not established
Mechanism not established
Decreased tubular secretion
Mechanism not established
Decreased GI absorption
Mechanism not established
Decreased metabolism
Decreased GI absorption

Decreased tubular secretion

Additive
Additive; additive

Additive

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Interacting Drugs
Cytotoxic
antineoplastics
Dapsone
Didanosine
Flucytosine
Imipenem
Immunosuppressives
Nucleoside analogues
Pentamidine
Probenecid
Pyrimethamine
Tacrolimus
Zidovudine
Griseofulvin with
Alcohol
Anticoagulants, oral
Contraceptives, oral
Phenobarbital
Hydroxychloroquine with
Digoxin
Imipenem with
Aztreonam
Cephalosporines
Chloramphenicol
Extended-spectrum
penicillins
Ganciclovir
Isoniazid with
Alcohol

Aluminum antacids
Aminosalicylic acid
Anticoagulants, oral
Benzodiazepines

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Replication inhibition of rapidly


dividing host cells
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
In vitro antiretroviral antagonism
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Generalized seizures
Increased suppression of bone
marrow and immune system
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Increased ganciclovir
concentrations; prolonged AUC
Replication inhibition of rapidly
dividing host cells
Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
In vitro antiretroviral antagonism;
increased risk of hematologic
toxicity

Additive

Increased alcohol effects,


tachycardia and flushing
Decreased anticoagulant effect
Decreased contraceptive effect
Decreased griseofulvin
concentrations

Mechanism not established

Increased digoxin effect

Mechanism not established

Antagonism
Antagonism
Antagonism; administer a few
hours after imipenem
Antagonism

-Lactamase induction
-Lactamase induction
Mechanism not established

Generalized seizures

Mechanism not established

Increased incidence of hepatitis;


decreased isoniazid effect in some
alcoholic patients

Mechanism not established;


increased metabolism

Decreased isoniazid effect


Increased isoniazid concentrations
Possible increased anticoagulant
effect
Pharmacologic effects of
benzodiazepines may be
increased; documented for
diazepam and triazolam

Decreased absorption
Reduced acetylation
Decreased metabolism

Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Decrease in tubular secretion
Mechanism not established

Mechanism not established


Increased metabolism
Decreased absorption or hepatic
enzyme induction

-Lactamase induction

Decreased metabolism

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Interacting Drugs

( )
Adverse Effect

BCG vaccine

Vaccine may be ineffective

Carbamazepine
Cyloserine
Disulfiram
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Phenytoin
Rifampin

Increased toxicity of both drugs


CNS effects, dizziness, drowsiness
Psychotic episodes, ataxia
Decreased itraconazole activity
Decreased ketoconazole effect
Increased phenytoin toxicity
Possible increased isoniazid
hepatotoxicity

Itraconazole with
Amphotercin B
Antacids
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Carbamazepine
Cisapride
Cyclosporin

Probable Mechanism
Isoniazid inhibits multiplication of
BCG
Altered metabolism
Mechanism not established
Altered dopamine metabolism
Increased metalism
Decreased concentraiton
Decreased metabolism
Possible increased toxic metabolites

In vitro antagonism

Mechanism not established

Possible decreased itraconazole


bioavailability
Increased anticoagulant effect
Possible prolongation of Q-T
interval and arrhythmias
Decreased itraconazole effect
Increased CNS effects
Decreased itraconazole effect
Increased risk of cardiotoxicity
Possible increased in cyclosporin
concentrations
Decreased itraconazole effect
Increased digoxin toxicity
Increased dihydropyridine effect
Decreased itraconazole
bioavailability
Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis

Mechanism not established

Didanosine
Digoxin
Dihydropyridines
Histamine H2
antagonists
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Omeprazole/lansoprazole Decreased itraconazole
bioavailability
Phenytoin
Decreased itraconazole effect
Rifampin
Decreased systemic bioavailability
of itraconazole
Tacrolimus
Increased tacrolimus toxicity
Ketoconazole with
Alcohol
Possible disultflram-like reaction
Antacids
Decreased ketoconazole effect
Anticoagulants, oral
Increased anticoagulant effect
Astemizole
Prolonged Q-T interval and
possible arrhythmias
Benzodiazepines
Increased CNS toxicity
Carbamazepine
Increased carbamazepine toxicity
Cisapride
Increased risk of cardiotoxicity
Corticosteroids
Increased methylprednisolone
effect
Cyclosporin
Increased concentration of
cyclosporin in blood
Didanosine
Decreased ketoconazole effect
Dihydropyridines
Increased dihydropyridine effect
Donepezil
Increased cholinominetic effects

Decreased metabolism
Decreased antihistamine metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased bioavailability
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased gastric acidity
Decreased metabolsim
Decreased gastric acidity
Increased metabolism
Hepatic enzyme induction
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased absorption
Mechanism not established
Inhibition of antihistamine
Metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased absorption
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

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Interacting Drugs

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Histamine H2
antagonists
Hepatotoxic agents
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Indinavir
Isonizid

Possibe decreased antifungal


effect
Increased hepatotoxicity
Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis

Decreased absorption

Increased indinavir toxicity


Decreased ketoconazole effect

Decreased metabolism
Decreased gastric acidity

Loratadine
Omeprazole/
Lansoprazole
Phenytoin

Increased loratadine concentratios


Decreased ketoconazole
bioavailability
Altered effects of one or both
drugs
Increased risk of quetiapine
toxicity
Decreased rifampin and
ketoconazole effects
Increased ketoconazole
concentrations
Increased saquinavir
concentrations
Increased tacrolimus toxicity
Decreased theophylline
concentrations

Decreased metabolism
Decreased gastric acidity

Increased lamivudine
concentrations
Increased lamivudine
concentrations
Increased lamivudine
concentrations
Increased zidovudine
concentrations

Decreased clearance

Decreased mebendazole
concentrations
Decreased mebendazole
concentrations

Hepatic microsomal enzyme induction

Mild disulfiram-like symptoms

Possible inhibition of intermediary


metabolism of alcohol
Decreased metabolism
Decreased antihistamine metabolism

Quetiapine fumarate
Rifampicin
Ritonavir
Saquinavir
Tacrolimus
Theophylline
Lamivudine with
Nelfinavir
Sulfonamides
Trimethoprim
Zidovudine
Mebendazole with
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Metronidazole with
Alcohol
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Azathioprine
Barbiturates
Carbamazepine
Cimetidine
Disulfiram
Fluorouracil
Lithium

Increased anticoagulant effect


Possible prolongation of the Q-T
interval and arrhythmias
Transient neutropenia
Decreased metronidazole effect
with phenobarbital
Increased toxicity
Possible increased metronidazole
toxicity
Organic brain syndrome
Transient neutropenia
Lithium toxicity

Additive
Decreased metabolism

Altered metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased blood concentrations
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Decreased clearance
Decreased clearance
Mechanism not established

Hepatic microsomal enzyme induction

Mechanism not estabished


Probably increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established

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Interacting Drugs
Miconazole with
Aminoglycosides
Amphotericin B
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Cisapride
Cyclosporin
Hypoglycemics,
sulfonylurea
Phenytoin
Nalidixic acid with
Antacids
Anticoagulants, oral
Nevirapine with
Cimetidine
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Indinavir
Ketoconazole
Rifamycins
Zidovudine
Nitrofurantoin with
Antacids
Fluoroquinolones
Probenecid
Sulfinpyrazone

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Possible decreased tobramycin


concentration
Possible antagonism in vitro
Increased anticoagulant effect
Prolonged Q-T interval and
possible arrhythmias
Increased cardiotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Severe hypoglycemia

Mechanism not established

Increased phenytoin toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Decreased nalidixic acid serum


concentrations
Increased anticoagulant effect

Impaired absorption

Increased nevirapine
concentrations
Increased nevirapine
concentrations
Increased nevirapine
concentrations
Decreased indinavir
concentrations
Incereased nevirapine
concentration
Decreased ritonavia
concentrations
Decreased zidovudine
concentrations

Decreased metabolism

Possible decreased nitrofurantoin


effect
In vitro antagonism of quinolone
activity
Increased nitrofurantoin serum
concentrations
Increased nitrofurantoin serum
concentrations

Decreased absorption

Para-aminosalicylic acid:see
Aminosalicylic acid
Pentamidine with
Aminoglycosides
Increased nephrotoxicity
Amphotericin B
Increased nephrotoxicity
Colistin
Increased nephrotoxicity
Cisplatin
Increased nephrotoxicity
Foscarnet
Hypocalcemia
Polymyxins
Increased nephrotoxicity
Vancomycin
Increased nephrotoxicity
Piperazine with
Chlorpromazine
Seizures
Pyrantel pamoate
Decreased piperazine and pyrantel
pamoate activity

Mechanism not established


Mechanism not established
Inhibition of antihistamine metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Displacement from binding sites

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism

Mechanism not established


Inhibition of renal excretion
Inhibition of renal excretion

Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established
Antagonism

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Interacting Drugs
Polymyxin B with
Aminoglycoside
antibiotics
Neuromuscular
blocking agents
Parenteral quinidine
Parenteral quinine
Vancomycin
Primaquine with
Ritonavir
Protease inhibitors
(except ritonavir) with
Astemizole
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Carbamazepine
Cisapride
Clarithromycin
Dihydropyridines
Ergot derivatives
Ketoconazole
Phenytoin
Rifampicin
Ritonavir
Pyrantel pamoate with
Piperazine
Theophylline
Quinine with
Acetazolamide
Aluminum antacids
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Cimetidine
Digoxin
Flecainide
Heparin
Mefloquine
Neuromuscular
blocking agents
Ritonavir
Sodium bicarbonate
Ribavirin with
Zalcitabine
Zidovudine

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Increased nephrotoxicity;
increased neuromuscular blockade
Increased neuromuscular
blockade
Increased neurotoxicity
Increased neurotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity

Additive

Increased primaquine
concentrations

Deceased metabolism

Increased cardiotoxicity
Decreased protease inhibitor effect
Increased CNS toxicity
Decreased protease inhibitor
toxicity
Increased cardiotoxicity
Increased protease inhibitor
toxicity
Increased dihydropyridine toxicity
Increased ergot toxicity
Increased protease inhibitor
toxicity
Decreased protease inhibitor effect
Decreased protase inhibitor effect
Increased protease inhibitor
toxicity

Decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

Decreased pyrantel pamoate and


piperazine activity
Increased theophylline toxicity

Antagonism

Increased quinine serum


concentrations; increased toxicity
Decreased quinine serum
concentrations
Potentiation of
hypoprothombinemia effect
Increased cardiotoxicity
Decreased quinine clearance;
prolonged AUCs
Increased digoxin concentrations
Increased flecainide toxicity
Decreased anticoagulant effect
Increased cardiac events
Potentiation of neuromuscular
blocking effects
Increased quinine toxicity
Increased quinine serum
concentrations; increased toxicity

Decreased clearance from increased


urinary pH
Decreased absorption

In vitro retroviral antagonism


In vitro retroviral antagonism

Mechanism not established


Mechanism not established

Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive

Decrased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased clearance
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

Decreased metabolism

Hepatic suppression of synthesis of


vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Decreased metabolism
Hepatic enzyme inhibition
Mechanism not established
Decreased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Decreased metabolism
Decreased clearance from increased
urinary pH

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Interacting Drugs
Rifamycins with
Analgesics
Anticoagulants, oral
Anticonvulsants
Barbiturates
BCG vaccine
Beta blockers
Cardiac glycosides
Chloramphenicol
Clarithromycin
Clofibrate
Contraceptives, oral
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporin
Dapsone
Delavirdine
Diazepam
Digitalis
Dihydropyridines
Disopyrimide
Doxycycline
Estrogens
Ethionamide
Fluconazole
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Hypoglycemics, oral
Indinavir
Isoniazid
Itraconazole

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Possible decreased concentrations


and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased clarithromycin
concentrations/increased
rifamycin toxicity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased delavirdine
concentrations/increased
rifamycin toxicity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased digitoxin and digoxin
effect
Decreased dihydropyridine effect
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased doxycycline effect
Decreased estrogen concentrations
Increased hepatoxicity
Decreased fluconazole effect
Decreased HMG effect

Increased metabolism

Possible decreased concentrations


and activity
Decreased indinavir effect
Possible increased hepatotoxicity
Decreased itraconazole effect

Increased metabolism

Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Hepatic enzyme induction
Additive
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism

Increased metabolism
Possible increased toxic metabolites
Increased metabolism

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Interacting Drugs

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Ketoconazole

Possible decreased concentrations


and activity

Increased metabolism

Mexiletine

Possible decreased concentrations


and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased nelfinavir effect
Decreased nevirapine effect

Increased metabolism

Possible decreased concentrations


and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased ritonavir
effect/increased rifamycin toxicity
Decreased saquinavir
effect/increased rifamycin toxicity
Decreased terbinafine effect
Decreased tacrolimus effect
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Possible decreased concentrations
and activity
Decreased zidovudine
concentrations/AUCs

Increased metabolism

Increased amiodarone toxicity risk


Increased hypoglycemia risk

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

Increased anticoagulant response


risk
Increased cardiotoxicity
Increased CNS toxicity risk
Increased beta blocker toxicity
risk
Increased seizure risk
Decreased ritonavir
efficacy/increased carbamazepine
toxicity
Increased cardiotoxicity
Increased macrolide toxicity risk
Increased risk of clozapine
toxicity
Increased cyclosporin toxicity risk
Increased dihydropyridine toxicity
risk
Increased diltiazem toxicity risk
Increased risk of disopyramide
toxicity
Increased risk of doxorubicin
toxicity
Increased risk of macrolide
toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Narcotics
Nelfinavir
Nevirapine
Progestins
Quinidine
Ritonavir
Saquinavir
Tacrolimus
Terbinafine
Theophylline
Verapamil
Zidovudine
Ritonavir with
Amiodarone
Antihypoglycemics,
oral
Anticoagulants, oral
Astemizole
Benzodiazepines
Beta blockers
Bupropion
Carbamazepine
Cisapride
Clarithromycin
Clozapine
Cyclosporin
Dihydropyridines
Diltiazem
Disopyramide
Doxorublein
Erythromycin

Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism

Increased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Mechanism not established

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

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Interacting Drugs
Flecainide
HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors
Nefazodone
Nelfinavir
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Risperidone
Saquinavir
SSRI antidepressants
Tacrolimus
Tamoxifen
Theophylline
Tramadol
Tricyclic
antidepressants
Valproic acid
Verapamil

( )
Adverse Effect
Increased risk of flecainide
toxicity
Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis

Decreased metabolism

Increased risk of nefazodone


toxicity
Increased risk of nelfinavir
toxicity
Decreased ritonavir
effect/increased phenytoin toxicity
Decreased ritonavir efficacy
Increased risk of risperidone
toxicity
Increased risk saquinavir toxicity
Increased risk of SSRI toxicity
Increased risk of tacolimus
toxicity
Increased risk of tamoxifen
toxicity
Decreased efficacy
Increased risk of tramadol toxicity
Increased risk of tricyclic toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Decreased efficacy of valproic


acid
Increased risk of verapamil
toxicity
Increased risk of zolpidem toxicity

Increased clearance

Zolpidem
Spectinomycin with
Lithium
Increased lithium toxicity
Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine with
Lorazepam
Mild hepatoxicity
PABA
Decreased pyrimethamine effect
Sulfonamides
Increased toxicity
Trimethoprim
Increased toxicity
Sulfonamides with
Antibiotics
Altered action of sulfasalazine
Anticoagulants, oral
Increased anticoagulant effect
Barbiturates
Cyclosporin
Digoxin
Folic acid
Hypoglycemics,
sulfonylurea
Iron
Lamivudine
Methotrexate

Probable Mechanism

Increased thiopental effect


Decreased cyclosporin effect with
sulfamethazine
Possible decreased digoxin effect
with sulfasalazine
Decreased absorption, metabolism,
and concentrations with
sulfasalazine
Increased hypoglycemic efffect
Decreased sulfasalazine serum
concentrations
Increased lamivudine toxicity
Possible increased methotrexate
toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Decreased metabolism
Increased/decreased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Decrease metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Increased clearance
Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism
Decreased renal excretion
Mechanism not established
Interference with pyrimethamine action
Additive
Additive
Alteration of intestinal flora
Decreased metabolism and
displacement from binding sites
Decreased albumin binding
Possible increased metabolism
Decreased digoxin absorption
Inhibition of hepatic fotate metabolism,
intestinal transport of folic acid, and
jejunal brushborder folate conjugase
Mechanism not established
Chelation
Decreased renal clearance and
displacement from binding
Decreased renal clearance and
displacement from binding

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Interacting Drugs
PABA

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Possible antagonism of
sulfonamide action
Crystallization of sulfonamides in
the urine
Increased phenytoin effect, except
possibly with sulfisoxazole
Possible antagonism of
sulfonamide action

Competition for PABA site

Increased thiopental effect;


decreased dose necessary when
given with sulfisoxazole

Plasma protein-binding competition

Increased metabolism

Antacids, oral
Anticoagulants, oral
Antidepressants,
tricyclic
Barbiturates
Carbamazepine
Contraceptive, oral

Decreased doxycycline effect in


alcoholic patients
In vitro antagonism; no in vivo
support
Decreased oral tetracycline effects
Increased anticoagulant effect
Localized hemosiderosis with
amitriptyline and minocycline
Decreased doxycycline effect
Decreased doxycycline effect
Decreased contraceptive effect

Digoxin

Increased digoxin effect

Iron, oral

Decreased tetracycline effect, but


not with doxycycline; decreased
iron effect
Decreased concentrations of
tetracyclines
Increased lithium toxicity
Possible increased risk of
methotrexate toxicity
In vitro antagonism; rare in vivo
support for this
Decreased doxycycline effect
Possible decreased doxycycline
effect
Possible theophylline toxicity
Decreased tetracycline effect

Paraldehyde
Phenytoin
Procaine
Thiopental
Tetracyclines with
Alcohol
Aminoglycosides

Kaolin/pectin
Lithium
Methotrexate
Penicillins
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Theophylline
Zinc sulfate
Thiabendazole with
Theophylline
Trimethoprim with
ACE inhibitors
Amiloride

Azathioprine
Cyclosporin
Dapsone
Digoxin

Acidification of the urine


Decreased metabolism
Competition for PABA site

Mechanism not established


Decreased tetracycline absorption
Mechanism not established
Possible synergism
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Possible decreased enterohepatic
circulation of estrogen
Decreased gut metabolism and
increased absorption
Decreased absorption
Decreased absorption
Decreased renal excretion
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Increased metabolism
Increased metabolism
Mechanism not established
Decreased absorption

Increased theophylline toxicity

Decreased metabolism

Hyperkalemia
Trimethoprim may potentiate
hyponatremia caused by
concomitant use of amiloride with
thiazide diuretics
Leukopenia
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased dapsone toxicity
Possible increased digoxin effect

Reduced potassium clearance


Additive

Mechanism not established


Synergism
Altered clearance
Decreased renal excretion and possibly
decreased metabolism

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Interacting Drugs
Methotrexate
Phenytoin

Thiazide diuretics

Vancomycin with
Aminoglycosides
Amphotericin B
Bacitracin
Cephalosporins
Cisplatin
Colistin
Digoxin
Polymyxins
Warfarin
Vidarabine with
Allopurinol
Theophylline
Zalcitabine with
Aminoglycosides
Amphotericin B
Chloramphenicol
Cimetidine
Cisplatin
Co-trimoxazole
Dapsone
Didanosine
Disulfiram
Foscarnet
Gold
Hydralazine
Metronidazole
Nitrofurantoin
Pentamidine
Phenytoin

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Increased methotrexate toxicity


Increased phenytoin serum
concentrations with increased risk
of phenytoin toxicity; increased
risk of folate deficiency
Trimethoprim may potentiate
hyponatremia caused by
concomitant use of amiloride with
thiazide diuretics

Decreased clearance
Inhibition of hepatic metabolism;
additive

Possible increased nephrotoxicity


and ototoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased nephrotoxicity
Possible decreased digoxin effect
Increased nephrotoxicity
Increased risk of bleeding

Possibly additive

Increased neurotoxicity
Increased theophylline effect

Decreased metabolism
Decreased metabolism

Increased risk of peripheral


neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased zalcitabine toxicity
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk pancreatitis
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy
Increased risk of pancreatitis
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy

Decreased clearance of zalcitabine

Additive

Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Possibly decreased absorption
Additive
Mechanism not established

Decreased clearance of zalcitabine


Additive
Decreased clearance
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Decreased clearance of zalcitabine
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive
Additive

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Interacting Drugs
Ribavirin
Vincristine
Zidovudine with
Acetaminophen
(Paracetamol)
Acyclovir
Amphotercin B
Antimycobacterials
Aspirin
Cimetidine
Clarithromycin
Cytotoxic/myelosuppre
ssive agents
Dapsone
Flucytosine
Ganciclovir
Indomethacin
Interferon alpha
Interferon beta
Lorazepam
Nephrotoxic agents
Nucleoside analogues
Probenecid
Ribavirin
Rifamycins
Valproic acid

( )
Adverse Effect

Probable Mechanism

Increased risk of peripheral


neuropathy; in vitro antiretroviral
antagonism
Increased risk of peripheral
neuropathy

Additive; mechanism not established

Ganulocytopenia

Mechanism not established

Neurotoxicity

Mechanism not established

Increased risk of nephrotoxicity


and hematologic toxicity
Possible increased risk of
hematologic toxicity
Possible increased risk of
hematologic toxicity
Possible increased risk of
hemotologic toxicity
Decreased zidovudine
concentrations and AUCs
Increased risk of hematologic
toxicity
Increased neutropenia
Increased neutropenia
In vitro antiretroviral antagonism;
increaed risk of hematologic
toxicity
Possible increased risk of
hematologic toxicity
Increased neutropenia
Increased hematologic toxicity
Possible increased risk of
hematologic toxicity
Increased risk of toxicity

Mechanism not established

Increased risk of hematologic


toxicity
Increased and prolonged
zidovudine serum concentration
In vitro antiretroviral antagonism
Decreased zidovudine efficacy
Increased zidovudine
concentrations

Additive

Possible inhibition of zidovudine


glucuronidation
Possible inhibition of zidovudine
glucuronidation
Possible inhibition of zidovudine
glucuronidation
Mechanism not established
Additive
Additive
Additive
Mechanism not established; additive
Possible inhibition of zidovudine
glucuronidation
Additive
Decreased glucuronidation
Possible inhibition of zidovudine
glucuronidation
Increased serum concentrations;
decreased clearance
Additive
Inhibition of glucuronidation and/or
reduces renal excretion
Mechanism not established
Mechanism not established
Decreased metabolism

Abbreviations: ACE, Angiotensin-converting enzyme; AUC. Area under the serum or plasma concentrationtime curve; BCG, Calmete-Guerin bacillus; CNS, central nerveous system; GI. gastrointestinal; G-6-PD,
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; HMG-CoA.
3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A; NSAID,
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; PABA, para-aminobenzoic acid; PAS, para-aminosalicylic acid; PCP,
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

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279

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Abdomen feels bloated
Gastrointestinal agents
Laxatives
Somatotrophic hormones
Abdominal cramps
Anthelmintics
Anthraquinone glycosides
Antidiuretic hormones
Antivirals
Diagnostic agents
Docusate
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Gastrointestinal agents
Laxatives
Monobactams
Organic iodinates contrast media
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Posterior pituitary hormones
Sweetening agents
Typhoid vaccines
Vasopressins
Abdominal discomfort
Anthelmintics
Antifungals
Antivirals
Bile acid binding resins
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Diagnostic agents
Ergot compounds
Laxatives
Lincomycin
Lipid regulating agent
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Sex hormones
Sweetening agents
Abdominal distension
Bulk laxatives
Chloral sedatives
Hypoglycaemics
Abdominal pain
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Amino acids
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antidiuretic hormones
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antimalarials
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals

Aspartic acid
Bisphosphonates
Carbapenems
Cardiac glycosides
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Essential amino acids
Gastrointestinal agents
Gonad regulating hormones
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Imidazole antifungaals
Interleukins
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Medicinal enzymes
Neuroleptics
Opioid antagonists
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Pilocarpine
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Somatotrophic hormones
Triazole antifungals
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamin E substances
Vitamins
Abnormal granulation tissue
Chlorine releasing substances
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Anabolics
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
E series prostaglandins
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Sex hormones
Abnormal weight gain
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Anabolics
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antiulcer agents
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Ergot compounds
Estrogens
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines

280

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Haloperidols
Immunosuppressants
Lithium
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Progestogens
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Zuclopenthixols
Abnormal weight loss
ACE inhibitors
Anabolics
Antiandrogens
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Butyrophenone neuroleptics
Estrogens
Gonad regulating hormones
Haloperidols
Norgestrel
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thyroid agents
Vitamins
Abnormalities of the hair
Antiandrogens
ACE inhibitor symptom complex collagen
vascular
ACE inhibitors
Acidosis
Glycol and glycerol esters
Acne
Anabolics
Gonad regulating hormones
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Norgestrels
Phenytoin
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Acquired hypothyroidism
Antithyroid agents
Antituberculous agents
Class III antiarrhythmics
Iodides
Iodine compounds
Iodophores
Lithium
Acquired pyloric obstruction
E series prostaglandins
Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis
Antiulcer agents
Acute closed-angle glaucoma
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Acute confusional state
Opioid analgesics

Acute conjunctivitis
Anthelmintics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antivirals
Beta2 selective stimulants
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Organic iodinated contrast media
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sedatives
Acute coronary insufficiency
Antidiuretic hormones
Posterior pituitary hormones
Vasopressins
Acute cystitis
Nitrogen mustards
Acute hepatic failure
Antiepileptics
Antituberculous agents
Imidazole antifungals
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Acute hepatitis
4 aminoquinoline antimalarials
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiadrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antifungals
Antiprotozoals
Antituberculous agents
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Chelating agents
Class I antiarrhythmics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Hydrazine MAOI antidepressants
Imidazole antifungals
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Macrolides
Methadone and analogues
MAOIs depressants
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphone antileprotics

281

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Tricyclic antidepressants
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Uricosuric agents
Vitamin B substances
Acute laryngitis
Medicinal enzymes
Acute myocardial infarction
ACE inhibitors
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Ergot compounds
Erythropoietin
Nitrogen mustards
Serotonin and analogues
Acute myocarditis
Gastrointestinal agents
Neuroleptics
Salicylate analgesics
Acute nasopharyngitis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Acute necrosis of liver
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Beta blockers
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Ester type anaesthetics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Inhalation anaesthetics
Nitrogen mustards
Salicylate analgesics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Acute pancreatitis
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Coumarin anticoagulants
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Gastrointestinal agents
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Loop diuretics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oxytetracyclines
Salicylate analgesics
SSRI antidepressants
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Acute pericarditis
Colony stimulating factors
Neuroleptics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Acute pharyngitis
Antiulcer agents

GABA related antiepileptics


H1 antagonist antihistamines
Medicinal enzymes
Acute renal failure
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Antiviral
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Cinchona antimalarials
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Polyene antibiotics
Uricosuric agents
Acute renal tubular necrosis
4 Quinolones
Aminoglycosides
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Edetates
Immunosuppressants
Polyene antibiotics
Acute respiratory infections
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Lipid regulating antihistamines
Acute / subacute liver necrosis
4 Quinolones
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Sulphonamides
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Uricosuric agents
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
Blood products
Aggression
Antiepileptics
Central stimulants
Neuroleptics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Agitation
4 Quinolones
Anabolics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Beta2 selective stimulants
Central stimulants
Corticosteroids
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics

282

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Organic iodinated contrast media
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thyroid agents
Zuclopenthixols
Agranulocytosis
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agent
Antibiotic antifungals
Antidepressants
Antimalarials
Antithyroid agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Carbamate sedatives
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class I antiarrhythmics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Histamine H2 antagonists
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Indanedione anticoagulants
Lincomycin
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oral hypoglycaemics
Phenytoin
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Succinimide antiepileptics
Sulphonamides
Sulphone antileprotics
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Zuclopenthixols
Alcohol - toxic effect
Alcoholic disinfectants
Antineoplastics
Glycols
Alkaline phosphatase raised
Fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins
Alkalosis
Expectorants
Allergic alveolitis
Antineoplastics
Allergic arthritis
Chelating agents
Tetracyclic antidepressants

Allergic dermatitis
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Gold salts
Sulphone antileprotics
Allergic/hypersensitivity reaction
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Alcoholic solvents
Amide type anaesthetics
Amidinopenicillins
Amino acids
Aminoglycosides
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidiarrhoeals
Antidiuretic hormones
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antisera
Barbiturates
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bioflavonoids
Bismuth salts
Blood clotting factors
Blood products
Bulk laxatives
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicillins
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Colouring agents
Contrast media
Cough suppressants
Coumarin anticoagulants
Cytoprotective agents
Dermatological agents
Dextrans
Diagnostic agents
Diagnostic dyes
Dibenzoylmethanes

283

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Direct acting anticoagulants
Disinfectants
Docusate
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ester type anaesthetics
Flavouring agents
Fluorescein diagnostic dyes
Fluorocarbon blood substitutes
Formaldehyde and related compounds
Gastrointestinal agents
Glucose tests
Glycerol
Glycerophosphates
Gold salts
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Heparinoids
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hyaluronic acid
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones
Imidazole antifungals
Immunological agents
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Insulin
Interleukins
Iodides
Iodine compounds
Iodophores
Isothiazolinones
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Laxatives
Lecithin derivatives
Lincomycin
Local anaesthetics
Low molecular weight heparins
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Mercurial diuretics
Monobactams
Monoclonal antibodies
Mucolytics
Natural penicillins
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nonoxinols
Nutritional agents
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic mercurial disinfectants
Osmotic diuretics
Oxytetracyclines
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Permanganates
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins

Phenylmercuric salts
Poliomyelitis vaccines
Polyene antibiotics
Polymyxins
Posterior pituitary hormones
Preservatives
Promethazines
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
SSRI antidepressants
Serotonin and analogues
Streptogramins
Sulphonamides
Sunscreen agents
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Thyrotrophic hormones
Triazole antifungals
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Triphenylmethane diagnostic dyes
Triphenylmethane disinfectant dyes
Typhoid vaccines
Ureido penicillins
Uricosuric agents
Vaccines
Vasopressins
Vitamin B substances
Alopecia
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
ACE inhibitors
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Biguanide antimalarials
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
Coumarin anticoagulants
Direct acting anticoagulants
Ergot compounds
Ethyleneimine antineoplastics
Fluorouracil
Gold salts
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Heparinoids
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Low molecular weight heparins
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Norgestrels
Progestogens
Retinoic acid dermatological agents

284

ADR / Pharmacological Group


SSRI antidepressants
Sex hormones
Sulphur mustards
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Amblyopia
Antidepressants
GABA related antiepileptics
Pilocarpine
Amenorrhoea
Anabolics
Antiepileptics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Immunosuppressants
Sex hormones
Anaemia
4 Quinolones
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Central stimulants
Colony stimulating factors
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Immunosuppressants
Organic iodinated contrast media
Polyene antibiotics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sulphone antileprotics
Anal pain
Contrast media
Gastrointestinal agents
Laxatives
Medicinal enzymes
Anaphylactic shock
4 Quinolones
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antisera
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Blood products
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicillins
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class III antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Dextrans
Direct acting anticoagulants
Erythropoietin
Fluorocarbon blood substitutes

H1 antagonist antihistamines
Heparinoids
Hyaluronic acid
Immunostimulants
Immunosuppressants
Iron compounds
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Low molecular weight heparins
Medicinal enzymes
Natural penicillins
Norgestrels
Opioid analgesics
Parenteral anaesthetics
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Polyene antibiotics
Progestogens
Promethazine
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Specific immunoglobulins
Triazole antifungals
Triphenylmethane diagnostic dyes
Ureido penicillins
Angina pectoric
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antiandrogens
Antidiuretic hormones
Beta1 selective stimulants
Central stimulants
Ergot compounds
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Lipid regulating agent
Nitrogen mustards
Posterior pituitary hormones
Serotonin and analogues
Thyroid agents
Vasopressins
Angioneurotic oedema
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antiepileptics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antiulcer agents
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carboxypenicillins
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Direct acting anticoagulants

285

ADR / Pharmacological Group


H1 antagonist antihistamines
Heparinoids
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agent
Low molecular weight heparins
Medicinal enzymes
Natural penicillins
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Organic iodinated contrast media
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Promethazines
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Triazole antifungals
Ureido penicillins
Anosmia-loss of smell sense
4 Quinolones
Disinfectants
Antibody formation
Somatotrophic hormones
Specific immunoglobulins
Anxiety
Antituberculous agents
Anxiousness
4 Quinolones
Amphetamines
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Beta2 selective stimulants
Central stimulants
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Lipid regulating agents
Neuroleptics
Opioid antagonist
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
SSRI antidepressants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Apathy
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Zuclopenthixols
Aplastic anaemia
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Antifungals

Antiprotozoals
Antithyroid agents
Carbacephems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols
Class I antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Histamine H2 antagonists
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic mercurial disinfectants
Phenytoin
SSRI antidepressants
Tetracyclic antidepressants
Uricosuric agents
Apnoea
Class III antiarrhythmics
E series prostaglandins
Inhalation anaesthetics
Polymyxins
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Appetite increased
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Neuroleptics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Appetite loss - anorexia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Amphetamines
Anorecitics
Anthelmintics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antimony antiprotozoals
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Biguanide hypoglycaemics
Cardiac glycosides
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Clofibrate and analogues
Colony stimulating factors
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Fat soluble vitamins
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Interleukins

286

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Lithium
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Opioid antagonists
Polyene antibiotics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Sulphone antileprotics
Sympathomimetics
Thiazide diuretics
Vaccines
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamins
Arthropathy
Histamine H2 antagonists
Tetracyclic antidepressants
Asthenia
4 Quinolones
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antihypertsensives
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Cephalosporins
H1 antagonist antihistamines
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Interleukins
Neuroleptics
Serotonin and analogues
Asthma
Gonad regulating hormones
Organic iodinated contrast media
Ataxia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Alcoholic disinfectants
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Lithium
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Atony of bladder
Organic solvents
Atopic dermatitis and related
Antituberculous agents
Dermatological agents
Atrophy of breast
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Attention / concentration difficulty

Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Neuroleptics
Avascular necrosis, head-femur
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Backache
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin inhibing antihypertensives
Antibacterial agents
Antiulcer agents
E series prostaglandins
Gonad regulating hormones
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Bacterial infection
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Immunosuppressants
Interleukins
Medicinal enzymes
Bacterial pneumonia
Antivirals
Behavioural disturbance
Antidepressants
Ergot compounds
GABA related antiepileptics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Benign neoplasm male breast
Antiandrogens
Biliary stasis
4 Quinolones
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Birth trauma / asphyxia / hypoxin
Oxytocic hormones
Bleeding time increased
Dermatological agents
Salicylate analgesics
Blistering of skin
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Blocked sinuses
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Blood disorders
4 Aminonquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agents
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Benzodiazepine sedatives
Carbacephems
Carbamate sedatives

287

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chelating agents
Chloramphenicols
Cinchona antimalarials
Colchicum alkaloids
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Histamine H2 antagonists
Immunosuppressants
Monobactams
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oxacephalosporins
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Potassium sparing diuretics
Promethazines
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Uricosuric agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Blood in urine haematuria
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antivirals
Colony stimulating factors
Gastrointestinal agents
Haemostatics
Salicylate analgesics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Blood pressure changes
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Blood pressure raised
Sympathomimetics
Blood urate raised
Antivirals
Colony stimulating factors
Immunosuppressants
Loop diuretics
Medicinal enzymes
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Thiazide diuretics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Blood urea raised
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antivirals
Erythropoietin
Immunosuppressants
Interleukin 2
Organic iodinated contrast media
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Blurred vision
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials

4 Quinolones
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antiulcer agents
Carbonic anthydrase inhibitors
Cardiac glycosides
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cholinesterase reactivators
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Corticosteroids
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagnist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Immunosuppressants
Interleukins
Lithium
Neuroleptics
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxytetracyclines
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polymyxins
Progestogen
Promethazines
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Sexhormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Tetracyclines
Zuclopenthixols
Bone marrow suppression
ACE inhibitors
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Fluorouracil
Immunosuppressants
Interleukin 2
Loop diuretics
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Trimethoprim and derivatives

288

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Bradycardia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Amide type anaesthetics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antianginal vasodilators
Antiarrhythmics
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta blockers
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Calcium salts
Cardioselective beta blockers
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Diagnostic agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergot compounds
Ester type anaesthetics
Gastrointestinal agents
Histamine H2 antagonists
I series prostaglandins
Inhalation anaesthetics
Local anaesthetics
Methadone and analogues
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Parasympathomimetics
Parenteral anaesthetics
Pethidine and analogues
Pilocarpine
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Respiratory stimulants
SSRI antidepressants
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Vasodilators
Breath-holding
Inhalation anaesthetics
Breathlessness
Antiandrogens
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Bronchospasm
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiemetics

Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Beta blockers
Beta2 selective stimulants
Blood products
Cardioselective beta blockers
Competitive muscle relaxants
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
F series prostaglandins
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Medicinal enzymes
Organic iodinated contrast media
Parasympathomimetics
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Pilocarpine
Polymyxins
Promethazines
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Respiratory stimulants
Salicylate analgesics
Sulphites
Sympathomimetics
Thyrotrophic hormones
Vasodilators
Bullous eruption
Antiulcer agents
Sedatives
Burning or stinging
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antifungals
Antivirals
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Corticosteroids
Dermatological agents
Dithronols
Formaldehyde and related compounds
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Immunosuppressants
Medicinal enzymes
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Serotonin and analogues
Vitamin B substances
Vitamin D substances
Candidal vulvovaginitis
Cephalosporins
Candidiasis mouth / oesophagus / gastrointestinal
tra
Antiulcer agents
Carbapenems
Capillary hyperpermeability
Colony stimulating factors
Carcinoma
Triphenylmethane disinfectant dyes
Cardiac arrest
Amide type anaesthetics
Antibacterial agents
Antiemetics

289

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Class IV antiarrhythmics
E series prostaglandins
Ester type anaesthetics
Inhalation anaesthetics
Local anaesthetics
Medicinal enzymes
Organic iodinated contrast media
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Cardiac conduction disorders
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
Antiandrogens
Antineoplastics
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Cardiac dysrhythmias
ACE inhibitor
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antiandrogens
Antiarrhythmics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antimalarials
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Butyrophenone neuroleptics
Calcium salts
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Cardiac glycosides
Cardiac inotropic agents
Central stimulants
Colony stimulating factors
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ester type anaesthetics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Inhalation anaesthetics
Interleukins
Iron compounds
Isoprenaline
Neuroleptics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxytocic hormones
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Phenytoin
Polyene antibiotics
Potassium salts
Promethazines
Respiratory stimulants

Serotonin and analogues


Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline
Thyroid agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vasodilators
Zuclopenthixols
Cardiac murmur
Antineoplastics
Cardiomyopathy
Amphetamines
Anorectics
Anthracycline antibiotic antineoplastics
Central stimulants
Cardiovascular symptoms
Antianginal vasodilators
Antivirals
Cinchona antimalarials
Competitive muscle relaxants
Expectorants
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Lithium
Nitrogen mustards
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Cataract
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Phenothiazine neuroleptics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sex hormones
Zuclopenthixols
Cellulitis or abscess at site of injection
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Calcitonin
Carbapenems
Colony stimulating factors
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
Haloperidols
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Imidazile antifungals
Insulin
Insulin zinc suspensions
Lincomycin
Neuroleptics

290

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Sedatives
Vaccines
Zuclopenthixols
Cerebellar ataxia
Fluorouracil
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Cerebrovascular disorders
Colony stimulating factors
Change in bowel habit
Histamine H2 antagonists
Change in voice
ACE inhibitors
Anabolics
Medicinal enzymes
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Changes in breast size
Gonad regulating hormones
Chest pain
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antiandrogens
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac inotropic agents
Central stimulants
Colony stimulating factors
Corticotrophic hormones
E series prostaglandins
Ergot compounds
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Opioid antagonists
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Sympathomimetics
Vasodilators
Chest tightness
Antiemetics
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Serotonin and analogues
Childhood hyperkinetic syndr.
Respiratory stimulants
Chills with fever
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Interleukins
Triazole antifungals
Chloasma
Norgestrels
Estrogens
Progestogens

Sex hormones
Choking sensation
Antiarrhythmics
Vasodilators
Cholangitis
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Cholesterol gall stones
Clofibrate and analogues
Cholinegic urticaria
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Choreas
Central stimulants
Choreiform movement
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Chronic active hepatitis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Centrally acting antihypretensives
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Tricyclic antidepressants
Chronic renal failure
Inhalation anaesthetics
Cold extremities
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Sympathomimetics
Colicky abdominal pain
Anthelmintics
Laxatives
Coma
Alcoholic disinfectant
Anthelmintics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antivirals
Lithium
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Complete atrioventricular block
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac glycosides
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Digitalis
Histamine H2 antagonists
Complete epiphyseal arrest
Anabolics
Androgens
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Confusion
4 Quinolones
Aldosterone inhibitors
Amide type anaesthetics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics

291

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antibiotic antifungals
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cardiac glycosides
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Ester type anaesthetics
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Histamine H2 antagonists
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Immunosuppressants
Local anaesthetics
Opioid analgesics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Osmotic diuretics
Polymyxins
Potassium sparing diuretics
Respiratory stimulants
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Confunct.vasc.disord., / cysts
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Conjunctival blanching
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Conjunctival deposits
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Zuclopenthixols
Constipation
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antacid gastrointestinal agents
Antidepressants
Antidiarrhoeals
Antiemetics
Antimuscarinics

Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Bile acid binding resins
Bisphosphonates
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Contrast media
Cough suppressants
Dermatological agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Flupenthixols
Fulphenazine
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Gonad regulating hormones
Haloperidols
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Interleukins
Iron compounds
Methadone and analogues
Monoamine oxidase inhibiting antidepressants
Morphinan cough suppressants
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid antagonists
Opioid peptides
Oral hypoglycaemics
Pethidine and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Zuclopenthixols
Contact dermatitis
Anthelmintics
Dermatological agents
Disinfectants
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Zuclopenthixols
Contact lens corneal oedema
Estrogens
Sex hormones
Convulsions
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Amide type anaesthetics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants

292

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antidiuretic hormones
Antifungals
Antivirals
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Carbapenems
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Erythropoietin
Ester type anaesthetics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
GABA related antiepileptics
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Hydrozide antituberculous agents
Immunosuppressants
Lithium
Local anaesthetics
Neuroleptics
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Opioid analgesics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Parenteral anaesthetics
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Posterior pituitary hormones
Promethazines
Respiratory stimulants
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Salicylate analgesics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline xanthines
Zuclopenthixols
Coordination disorders (dyspraxia)
Antibiotic antifungals
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Lithium
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Sedatives
Corneal deposits
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiprotozoals
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Dermatological agents
Salicylate analgesics
Corneal disorders
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics

Sex hormones
Corneal opacity
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Hydroquinone dermatological agents
Neuroleptics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Zuclopenthixols
Coronary artery spasm
Ergot compounds
Corpus cavernosum haematoma
E series prostaglandins
Papaverine and analogues
Corticoadrenal insufficiency
Parenteral anaesthetics
Cough
ACE inhibitors
Anthelmintics
Antimony antiprotozoals
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
GABA related antiepileptics
Inhalation anaesthetics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Respiratory stimulants
Cranial nerve palsy
4 Quinolones
Creatine kinase level raised
Central stimulants
Clofibrate and analogues
Depolarising muscle relaxants
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Neuroleptics
Crystalluria
4 Quinolones
Gastrointestinal agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Cushings syndrome
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Cyanide toxic effects
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Cystitis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agents
Antineoplastics
Darkened tongue
Antidepressants
Antidiarrhoeals
Antiulcer agents
Bismuth salts
Histamine H2 antagonists
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Deafness
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents

293

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Loop diuretics
Macrolides
Polyene antibiotics
Decreased sweating
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Degenerative skin disorders
Direct acting anticoagulants
Heparinoids
Low molecular weight heparins
Dehydration
Antifolate antineoplastics
Interleukins
Delayed recovery from anaesthesia
Parenteral anaesthetics
Delirium
Cardiac glycosides
Chloral sedatives
Digitalis
Inhalation anaesthetics
Neuroleptics
Dental fluorosis
Fluorine compounds
Depression
4 Quinolones
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Estrogens
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Progestogens
Promethazines
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Zuclopenthixols
Dermatosis
Antiprotozoals

Desire to defaecate
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidiuretic hormones
Diagnostic agents
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Posterior pituitary hormones
Vasopressins
Desire to micturate
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Diagnostic agents
Parasympathomimetics
Thyrotrophic hormones
Diabetes mellitur with ketoacidosis
Antivirals
Diarrhoea
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitor
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Amidinopenicillins
Amino acids
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antacid gastrointestinal agents
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antibacterial agents
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antileprotics
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Aspartic acid
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta blockets
Bile acid binding resins
Bile acids and salts
Bisphosphonates
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Carboxypenicillins
Cardiac glycosides
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Cation exchange resins
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols

294

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Class I antiarrhythmics
Colchicum alkaloids
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Corticosteroids
Coumarin anticoagulants
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Digitalis
E series prostaglandins
Essential amino acids
Expectorants
F series prostaglandins
Fat soluble vitamins
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Gastrointestinal agents
Glucose tests
Gold salts
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Iron compounds
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lincomycin
Lipid regulating agents
Lithium
Macrolides
Magnesium salts
Medicinal enzymes
Monobactams
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nutritional carbohydrates
Opioid antagonists
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxacephalosporins
Oxytetracyclines
Parasympathomimetics
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Pilocarpine
Polyene antibiotics
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
SSRI antidepressants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics

Thyroid agents
Triazole antifungals
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Typhoid vaccines
Ureido penicillins
Vasodilators
Vitamins
Diffculty swallowing solids
Antimuscarinics
Smooth muscle relaxants
Difficulty with micturition
Alkylating antineoplastics
Antidepressants
Antimuscarinics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta blockers
Colony stimulating factors
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Organic iodinated contrast media
Pethidine and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Zuclopenthixols
Diplopia / double vision
Antiepileptics
Ergolines
Polyene antibiotics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Direct coombs test positive
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Discolouration of teeth
Antibacterial agents
Fluorine compounds
Oxytetracyclines
Tetracyclines
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Disorders of calcium metabol.
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Disorders of conjunctiva
Interleukins
Disorientation
Antiemetics
Dizziness
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials

295

ADR / Pharmacological Group


4 Quinolones
Alcoholic solvents
Aldose reductase inhibitors
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antifungals
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antihypertensives
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Cholinesterase reactivators
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Contrast media
Cough suppressants
Cytoprotective agents
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
F series prostaglandins
Gonad regulating hormones
Haemostatics
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Neuroleptics
Opioid antagonists
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Phenytoin
Pilocarpine
Progestogens
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Respiratory stimulants
Salicylate analgesics

Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Thyrotrophic hormones
Triazole antifungals
Uricosuric agents
Vitamin B substances
Drowsiness
4 Quinolones
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antidiarrhoeals
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac glycosides
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cholinesterase reactivators
Cough suppressants
Cytoprotective agents
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Histamine H2 antagonists
Lithium
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Norgestrels
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances

296

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Progestogens
Promethazines
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Zuclopenthixols
Drug dependence
Anorectics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Central stimulants
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Drug induced myelopathy
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Drug psychoses
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Anorectics
Antiemetics
Antiprotozoals
Antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Central stimulants
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Lithium
Parenteral anaesthetics
Sympathomimetics
Dry cough
ACE inhibitors
Dry eyes
Antimuscarinics
Beta blockers
Cardiac inotropic agents
Cardioselective beta blockers
Centrally acting antihypertensives
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Dry hair
Vitamins
Dry mouth
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics

Antihypertensives
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Aromatics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Dermatologicsl agents
Ergolines
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
H1 antogonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Potassium sparing diuretics
Promethazines
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Zuclopenthixols
Dry skin
Antimuscarinics
Antivirals
Dermatological agents
Fat soluble vitamins
Gonad regulating hormones
Smooth muscle relaxants
Vitamins
Duodenal ulcer (DU)
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Dysarthria
Alcoholic disinfectants
Class I antiarrhythmics
GABA related antiepileptics
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Lithium
Dyskinesia
Carbazepine antiepilepticcs
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Hydantoin antiepileptics

297

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Neuroleptics
Phenytoin
SSRI antidepressants
Succinimide antiepileptics
Tricyclic antidepressants
Zuclopenthixols
Dysmenorrhoea
Immunosuppressants
Dyspepsia
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Anabolic
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Cephalosporins
Corticosteroids
Dermatological agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Evening primrose oil
GABA related antiepileptics
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Interleukins
Neuroleptics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Salicylate analgesics
Smooth muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Triazole antifungals
Dysphagia
4 Quinolones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Dyspnoea
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Colony stimulating factors
Corticotrophic hormones
Diagnostic agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
F series prostaglandins
Immunosuppressants
Interleukins
Iron compounds

Neuroleptics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Respiratory stimulants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Vasodilators
Dysuria
Antivirals
Gonad regulating hormones
Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting
antidepressants
Ecchymoses
Hyaluronic acid
Interleukins
SSRI antidepressants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Ectopic beats
Cardiac inotropic agents
Respiratory stimulants
Ectropion
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormal
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Butyrophenone neuroleptics
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Lithium
Neuroleptics
Zuclopenthixols
Electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormal
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Pulmonary surfactants
Zuclopenthixols
Electrolytes abnormal
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Electrolytes
Emotional instability
Antiepileptics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Encephalitis post plague vacc.
Vaccines
Encephalopathy
Antiandrogens
Antiulcer agents
Interleukin 2
Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and immunity di
Immunosuppressants
Enteritis / colitis
Anlgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Gold salts
Immunosuppressants
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Eosinophilia
4 Quinolones

298

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Lincomycin
Neuroleptics
Oxacephalosporins
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Epididymitis
Class III antiarrhythmics
Epigastric pain
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Beta blockers
Ergolines
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Gastrointestinal agents
Iron compounds
Lipid regulating agents
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Polyene antibiotics
Salicylate analgesics
Epileptic seizures clonic
Anthelmintics
Erythropoietin
Epileptic seizures tonic
Erythropoietin
Epileptiform seizures
Organic iodinated contrast media
Epiphora excess lacrimation
Chelating agents
Edetates
Opioid antagonists
Organic iodinated contrast media
Pilocarpine
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Epistaxis
Analgesics and anti-imflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antidiuretic hormones
Colony stimulating factors
Corticosteroids
Ergolines
Gols salts
Posterior pituitary hormones
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Erythema
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors

Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs


Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antifungals
Antiulcer agents
Benzimidadole anthemintics
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Contrast media
Dermatological agents
Estrogens
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
Haloperidols
Hyaluronic acid
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Hydroquinone dermatological agents
Lipid regulating agents
Medicinal enzymes
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxytetracyclines
Phenytoin
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Rubefacient vasodilators
Sex hormones
Succinimide antiepileptics
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Vaccines
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamin B substances
Vitamin D substances
Zuclopenthixols
Erythema multiforme
Anitibacterial agents
Antibiotic antifungals
Central stimulants
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Succinimide antiepileptics
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ERS) raised
Vitamins

299

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Euphoria
Anbolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antiemetics
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Succinimide antiepileptics
Exanthema
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Beta2 selective stimulants
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Typhoid vaccines
Excessive belching
Antidiuretic hormones
Omega 3 triglycerides
Posterior pituitary hormones
Vasopressins
Excessive flatulence
Lipid regulating agents
Excessive salivation
Antiepileptics
Antituberculous agents
Benzodiazepine sedatives
Blood products
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbamate sedatives
Inhalation anaesthetics
Neuroleptics
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Respiratory stimulants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Excessive sweating
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Colony stimulating factors
Diphenylbutylpiperidine neuroleptics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
F series prostaglandins
Fat soluble vitamins
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antogonist antihistamines
Histamine H2 antagonists

I series prostaglandins
Isoprenaline
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid antagonists
Opioid peptedes
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Parasympathomimetics
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Pilocarpine
Promethazines
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sedatives
Sketetal muscle relaxants
Thyroid agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamins
Excessive thirst
Antiandrogens
Antimuscarinics
Opioid antagonists
Smooth muscle relaxants
Vitamins
Exfoliative dermatitis
Amidinopenicillins
Aminoglycosides
Aminopencillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Antibacterial agents
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicillins
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Dithranols
Gold salts
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Natural penicillins
Oxytetracyclines
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicilline and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Theophylline
Tricyclic antidepressants
Ureido penicillins
Exfoliative erythema
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Antiemetics
Antihypertensives
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine

300

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
SSRI antidepressants
Zuclopenthixols
Eye pain
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Eye symptoms
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Eyelid entropion / trichiasis
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Faecal impaction
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Iron compounds
Faeces colour: dark
Antidiarrhoeals
Antiulcer agents
Bismuth salts
Histamine H2 antagonists
Falls
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Sedatives
Fatigue
ACE inhibitors
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antiandrogens
Antibiotic antifungals
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Beta blockers
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac glycosides
Cardioselective beta blockers
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colony stimulating factors
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Neuroleptics

Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics


Opioid antagonists
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Trace elements
Vaccines
Feels hot / feverish
Antineoplastics
Aromatics
Serotonin and analogues
Female genital organ symptoms
Gonal regulating hormones
Feminising effects
Estrogens
Sex hormones
Fertility problems
Alkyl sulphonate antineoplastics
Alkylating antineoplastics
Anabolics
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Ethyleneimine antineoplastics
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Sulphur mustards
Triazene antineoplastics
Fever
4 Quinolones
Anthelmintics
Antineoplastics
Antithyroid agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Cardiac inotropic agents
Gonad regulating hormones
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Triazole antifungals
Fibrosing alveolitis
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Fibrosis of penis
E series prostaglandins
Papaverine and analogues
Flatulence / wind
4 Quinolones
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antacid gastrointestinal agents
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Bile acid binding resins
Bulk laxatives
Cephalosporins
Chloral sedatives
Corticosteroids
Dichloroacetamide antiprotozoals
E series prostaglandins

301

ADR / Pharmacological Group


HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hypoglycaemics
Laxatives
Lipid regulating agents
Nutritional carbohydrates
Somatotrophic hormones
Sweetening agents
Triazole antifungals
Fluid retention
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Androgens
Antidiuretic hormones
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Estrogens
Liquorice
Norgestrels
Posterior pituitary hormones
Progestogens
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Salicylate analgesics
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Uricosuric agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Fluid / electrolyte / acid-base
Neuroleptics
Flushing
ACE inhibitors
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antihypertensives
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcitonin
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cinchona antimalarials
Competitive muscle relaxants
Corticotrophic hormones
Cytoprotective agents
Diagnostic agents

Diamindine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
F series prostaglandins
Gonad regulating hormones
Hyaluronic acid
I series prostaglandins
Inhalation anaesthetics
Iron compounds
Lipid regulating agents
Magnesium salts
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid pioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Organic iodinated contrast media
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Pethidine and analogues
Progestogens
Rubefacient vasodilators
Serotonin and analogues
Sex hormones
Smooth muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Thyroid agents
Thyrotrophic hormones
Uricosuric agents
Vasodilators
Vitamin B substances
Folate-deficiency anaemia
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Gastrointestinal agents
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Frostbite
Local anaesthetics
Fructose in urine
Nutritional carbohydrates
Full blood count abnormal
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Galactorrhoe
Antiandrogens
Antiemetics
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperoidols
Neuroleptics
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitng
antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants
Zuclopenthixols
Gall stones
Somatotrophic hormones

302

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Gallbladder disorders incl Cholestasis
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antifungals
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Coumarin anticoagulants
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Gold salts
Histamine H2 antagonists
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Macrolides
Methadone and analogues
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Oral hypoglycaemics
Phenytoin
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Tricyclic antidepressants
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combination
Gangrene
Ergot alkaloids
Ergot compounds
Gastric ulcer (GU)
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Medicinal enzymes
Gastritis
Anlgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Antiulcer agents
Chloral sedatives
Ergolines
Gastrointestinal disturbances
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Aldosterone inhibitors
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Anabolics
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiepileptics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta blockers

Biguanide antimalarials
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Calcium salts
Carbamate sedatives
Cardiac inotropic agents
Cardioselective beta blockers
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Class I antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Corticosteroids
Cough suppressants
Diagnostic agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergot compounds
Expectorants
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Iron compounds
Lipid regulating agents
Lithium
Loop diuretics
Medicinal enzymes
Mercurial diuretics
Mucolytics
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Oral hypoglycaemics
Parasympathomimetics
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Pilocarpine
Potassium sparing diuretics
Progestogens
Promethazines
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline
Thiazide diuretics
Trace elements
Uricosuric agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antivirals
Colchicum alkaloids
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
SSRI antidepressants
Uricosuric agents
Gastrojejunal ulcer (GJU)

303

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Giddiness
Antileprotics
Haemostatics
Lithium
Gilles de la Tourettes disorder
Central stimulants
Gingival hyperplasia
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Immunosuppressants
Phenytoin
Gingivitis
Lipid regulating agents
Glossitis
Gold salts
Macrolides
Sulphonamides
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Glucose toletance test impaired
Somatotrophic hormones
Goitre
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antihyroid agents
Iodides
Iodine compounds
Iodine radiopharmaceuticals
Iodophores
Lithium
Goodpastures syndrome
Chelating agents
Gout
Loop diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Granulomatous hepatitis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Oral hypoglycaemics
Phenytoin
Sulphonamides
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Griping pain
Anthraquinone glycosides
Docusate
Laxatives
Growth retardation in children
Anorectics
Central stimulants
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Medicinal enzymes
Gynaecomastia
Aldosterone inhibitors

Anorectics
Antiandrogens
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antiulcer agents
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
Gonadotrophic hormones
Haloperidols
Histamine H2 antagonists
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Imidazole antifungals
Immunosuppressants
Neuroleptics
Nitrogen mustards
Zuclopenthixols
Haematemesis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Salicylate analgesics
Haematocrit PCV low
Antivirals
Coumarin anticoagulants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Interleukins
Haematology result abnormal
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Haemoglobin estimation
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Haemoglobin low
Antivirals
GABA related antiepileptics
Interleukins
Haemolysis, haemoglobinuria
Antidotes
Dermatological agents
Haemolytic anaemia
4 Quinolone
8 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antimalarials
Carbacephems
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
SSRI antidepressants
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Zuclopenthixols
Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome
Immunosuppressants
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics

304

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Haemorrhage
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Coumarin anticoagulants
Direct acting anticoagulants
Gold salts
Heparinoids
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Indanedione anticoagulants
Leech products
Low molecular weight heparins
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Haemorrhage of rectum and anus
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Contrast media
Salicylate analgesics
Haemorrhagic bullae
4 Quinolones
Haemorrhagic cystitis
Antineoplastics
Nitrogen mustards
Haemorrhagic disorder
Medicinal enzymes
Halitosis
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Hallucinations
4 Quinolones
Anlagesics and anti-inflammatory drug
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antimuscarinecs
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Cardiac glycosides
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Parenteral anaesthetics
Pethidine and analogues
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants

Smooth muscle relaxants


Has a sore throat
Antineoplastics
Has numbness
Sedatives
Headache
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antidiuretic hormones
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antileprotics
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta blockers
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Cardiac glycosides
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Cholinesterase reactivators
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Corticosteroids
Cough suppressants

305

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Estrogens
F series prostaglandins
Gastrointestinal agents
Gonad regulating hormones
Gonadotrophic hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hyaluronic acid
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
I series prostaglandins
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Isoprenaline
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Macrolides
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Mucolytics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid antagonists
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Osmotic diuretics
Oxytetracyclines
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Posterior pituitary hormones
Progestogens
Promethazines
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sulphone antileprotics
Sympathomimetics
Tetracyclines
Theophylline
Thiazide diuretics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Thyroid agents
Uricosuric agents
Vaccines

Vasodilators
Vitamins
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Xanthines
Hearing difficulty
Chelating agents
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Hearing symptoms
4 Quinolones
Heart failure
Anabolics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antiulcer agnets
Beta blockers
Cardioselective beta blockers
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Liquorice
Heartburn
Antibacterial agents
Bile acid binding resins
Ergot compounds
Gastrointestinal agents
Lipid regulating agents
Heinz-body anaemia
Gastrointestinal agents
Hemianopia
Ergolines
Hepatic coma
Anabolics
Hepatomegaly
Antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Vitamins
Hiccough
Barbiturate anaesthetics
Cytoprotective agents
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Succinimide antiepileptics
Hirsutism
Anabolics
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Immunosuppressants
Norgestrels
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Phenytoin
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Hoarseness
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Hyperactivity
Carbacephems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Hyperaemia of confunctiva

306

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Alpha blocking vasodilators
Centrally acting antihypertensives
F series prostaglandins
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Hyperaesthesia
Antivirals
Hyperammonaemia
Antiepileptics
Expectorants
Hypercalcaemia
Anabolics
Androgens
Antacid gastrointestinal agents
Calcium salts
Gonad regulating hormones
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Thiazide diuretics
Vitamins
Hypercalcinuria
Vitamins
Hyperfibrinogenaemia
Blood clotting factors
Hyperglycaemia
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Asparaginase antineoplastics
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Glucose tests
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Immunosuppressants
Loop diuretics
Neuroleptics
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Thiazide diuretics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Hyperkalaemia
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Erythropoietic
Immunosuppressants
Potassium salts
Potassium sparing diuretics
Hyperkinesia
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Ergolines
Neuroleptics
Hyperphosphataemia
Electrolyte anions
Erythropoietin
Vitamins

Hyperpigmentation
Antineoplastics
Tetracyclines
Hypereflexia
Lithium
Hypertension
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antidepressants
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta1 selective stimulants
Central stimulants
Chelating agents
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergot alkaloids
Ergot compounds
Erythropoietin
F series prostaglandins
Gonad regulating hormones
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Liquorice
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Oxytocic hormones
Parenteral anaesthetics
Pilocarpine
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Respiratory stimulants
Salicylate analgesics
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Thyrotrophic hormones
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Hypertensive encephalopathy
Erythropoietin
Hypertonic uterus
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Immunosuppressants
Hypertrophy of breast
Estrogens
Sex hormones
Tricyclic antidepressants
Hypertrophy of clitoris
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Hypertrophy of salivary gland
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Hyperventilation

307

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Cholinesterase reactivators
Hypervitaminosis A
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Hypocalcaemia
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Bisphosphonates
Cytoprotective agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Loop diuretics
Hypochloraemia
Loop diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Hypoglycaemia
4 Quinolones
Alcoholic disinfectants
Antidepressants
Antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Diamidine antiprotozoals
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Insulin
Oral hypoglycaemics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Hypokalaemia
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Beta blockers
Beta2 selective stimulants
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Carboxypenicillins
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Diphenylbutylpiperidine neuroleptics
E series prostaglandins
Glucose tests
Interleukins
Liquorice
Lithium
Loop diuretics
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Polyene antibiotics
Thiazide diuretics
Hypomagnesaemia
Aminoglycosides
Antibacterial agents
Antineoplastics
Bisphosphonates
Cation exchange resins
Immunosuppressants
Loop diuretics
Polyene antibiotics
Thazide diuretics
Hypomania
Antidepressants
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants

Hypoparathyroidism
Iodine radiopharmaceuticals
Hypophosphataemia
Antineoplastics
Hyposmolality / hyponatraemia
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidepressants
Antidiuretic hormones
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Loop diuretics
Posterior pituitary hormones
Potassium sparing diuretics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Thiazide diuretics
Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Hypotension
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Alcoholic disinfectants
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Amide type anaesthetics
Anorectics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antibacterial agents
Antidiarrhoeals
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac inotropic agents
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Chelating agents
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class II antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Competitive muscle relaxants
Corticotrophic hormones
Cytoprotective agents
Diagnostic agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ester type anaesthetics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Hydantoin antiepileptics
I series prostaglandins

308

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Interleukin 2
Isoprenaline
Local anaesthetics
Loop diuretics
Medicinal enzymes
Mercurial diuretics
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Organic iodinated contrast media
Parasympathomimetics
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Phenytoin
Pilocarpine
Potassium sparing diuretics
Promethazines
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Triazole antifungals
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vasodilators
Zuclopenthixols
Hypothermia
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Zuclopenthixols
Impotence
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Anorectics
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antiulcer agents
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Clofibrate and analogues
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
Haloperidols

Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Neuroleptics
Opioid antagonists
Thiazide diuretics
Zuclopenthixols
Inappropriate ADH secretion syndrome
Antidepressants
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Lithium
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Incontinence of urine
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Neuroleptics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Incontinent of faeces
Lipid regulating agents
Increased growth
Androgens
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Increased menstrual loss
Gonad regulating hormones
Indirect Coombs test positive
Carbapenems
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Induration of skin at site of injection
Carbapenems
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Lincomycin
Neuroleptics
Vaccines
Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Zuclopenthixols
Infection
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
Immunosuppressants
Inflammation of eyelids
Beta2 selective stimulants
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Influenza like syndrome
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiepileptics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Erythropoietin
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Tetracyclic antidepressants
Inhibited female orgasm
Antidepressants
Inhibited male orgasm
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking antihypertensives

309

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antidepressants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Opioid antagonists
Insommia
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antihypertensives
Antimalarials
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta blockers
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Cardiac inotropic agents
Cardioselective beta blockers
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class III antiarrythmics
Corticosteroids
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Opioid antagonists
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Progestogens
Promethazines
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Salicylate analgesics
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphone antileprotics
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline
Zuclopenthixols
Interstitial lung disease
Antiandrogens
Interstitial nephritis

4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Carbacephems
Carboxypenicillins
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Gastrointestinal agents
Histamine H2 antagonists
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Immunosuppressants
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Loop diuretics
Macrolides
Natural penicillins
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Phenytoin
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Ureido penicillins
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Interstitial pneumonia
Antifolate antineoplastics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Intestinal obstruction
Bulk laxatives
Hypoglycaemics
Intracerebral haemorrhage
Sympathomimetics
Intravascular coagulation
Cinchona antimalarials
Involuntary movements
Barbiturate anaesthetics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Parenteral anaesthetics
SSRI antidepressants
Iritis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
F series prostaglandins
Irritability
Anorectics

310

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antidotes
Antiepileptics
Central stimulants
Opioid antagonists
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Ischaemic heart disease
Serotonin and analogues
Itching
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cough suppressants
Dermatological agents
Estrogens
Hyaluronic acid
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Oral hypoglycaemics
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Sex hormones
Vitamin D substances
Itchy eyes
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Organic iodinated contrast media
Jaundice
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Anabolics
Androgens
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antituberculous agents
Beta lactamase inhibitors
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Class I antiarrhythmics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Estrogens
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Inhalation anaesthetics
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lincomycin
Macrolides
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals

Norgestrels
Oral hypoglycaemics
Progestogens
Retinoic acid
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Thiazide diuretics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Uricosuric agents
Zuclopenthixols
Keratitis
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Ketonuria
Chloral sedatives
L eye completely blind
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Lactic acidosis
Antivirals
Biguanide hypoglycaemics
Nutritional carbohydrates
Lactose intolerance
Nutritional carbohydrates
Lagophthalmos
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Laryngeal oedema
Medicinal enzymes
Organic iodinated contrast media
Laryngospasm
Inhalation anaesthetics
Respiratory stimulants
Lens opacity
Antineoplastics
Leukocytosis
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Zuclopenthixols
Leukopenia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopencillins
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antithyroid agents

311

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Carboxypenicillins
Central stimulants
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Isoxazolyl penicillin
Natural penicillins
Neuroleptics
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxacephalosporins
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Progestogens
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Ureido penicillins
Zuclopenthixols
Leukorrhoea
Cephalosporins
Lichenified skin
Beta blockers
Lid retraction or lag
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Light-headedness
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiarrhythmics
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Gastrointestinal agents
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Vasodilators
Liver enzymes abnormal
4 Quinolones
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens

Antibiotic antituberculous agents


Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Bile acids and salts
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbapenems
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Chelating agents
Colony stimulating factors
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Leukotriene inhibitors
Low molecular weight heparins
Mucolytics
Oral hypoglycaemics
Parasympathomimetics
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Retinoic acid
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Uricosuric agents
Liver function tests abnormal
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
Aldosterone inhibitors
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Aromatics
Beta blockers
Bile acids and salts
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Coumarin anticoagulants
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Estrogens
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Histamine H2 antagonists

312

ADR / Pharmacological Group


HMG Co A reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Interleukin 2
Laxatives
Methadone and analogues
Neuroleptics
Nitrogen mustards
Opioid antogonists
Parasympathomimetics
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Promethazines
Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting
antidepressants
SSRI antidepressants
Serotonin and analogues
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Tetracyclines
Uricosuric agents
Vitamin B substances
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Zuclopenthixols
Liver moderately enlarges
Leukotriene inhibitors
Local irritation
4 Quinolones
Antifungals
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Dermatological agents
Disinfectants
F series prostaglandins
Formaldehyde and related compounds
H1 antogonist antihistamines
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Magnesium salts
Medicinal enzymes
Podophyllums
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Vitamin B substances
Locomotor impairment
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Organic iodinated contrast media
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Loss of libido
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Anorectics
Antiandrogens
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Benzodiazepine sedatives
Carbamate sedatives
Gonad regulating hormones
Norgestrels
Progestogens

Sex hormone
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Lung disease
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Lupus erythematosus
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Lymphademopathy
Anthelmintics
Antiepileptics
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Lymphoedema
Antiandrogens
Somatotrophic hormones
Lymphopenia
Bisphosphonates
Immunosuppressants
Malaise / letharhy
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Aldosterone inhibitors
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidotes
Antiepileptics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Central stimulants
Ergolines
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lipid regulating agents
Opioid antagonists
Retinoic acid
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Specific immunoglobulins
Vaccines
Vitamins
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Malignant hyperpyrexia
Competitive muscle relaxants
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Inhalation anaesthetics
Neuroleptics
Parenteral anaesthetics
Zuclopenthixols
Malignant neuplasm of thyroid gland
Iodine radiopharmaceuticals
Mastodynia pain in breast
Antiandrogens
Gonad regulating hormones
Norgestrels

313

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Estrogens
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Magaloblastic anaemia
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Melaena
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Salicylate analgesics
Memory loss - amnesia
Antimuscarinics
GABA related antiepileptics
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Meningism
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Meningitis - aseptic
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Salicylate analgesics
Menopause
Gonad regulating hormones
Menorrhagia
E series prostaglandins
Gold salts
Menstrual disorders
Aldosterone inhibitors
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Butyrophenone neuroleptics
Corticosteroids
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gonad regulating hormones
Haloperidols
Lipid regulating agents
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Progestogens
Retinoic acid
Sex hormones
Tricyclic antidepressants
Zuclopenthixols
Mercury toxic effect
Inorganic mercury compounds
Mercurial dermatological agents
Organic mercurial disinfectants
Metabolic acidosis
4 Quinolones
Alcoholic disinfectants
Nuritional carbohydrates
Metabolic alkalosis
Electrolyte antions
Loop diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Methaemoglobinaemia
8 Aminoquinoline antimalarials

Amide type anaesthetics


Antianginal vasodilators
Antidotes
Dermatological agents
Disinfectants
Mecroangiopathic haemol.anaem.
Pyrimidine antaogonist antineoplastics
Micturition frequency
Pilocarpine
Migraine
Anbolics
Gonad regulating hormones
Mild memory disturbance
GABA related antiepileptics
Sedatives
Mood changes
ACE inhibitors
Benzomorphan opiod analgesics
Gonad regulating hormones
Gonadotrophic hormones
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opiod peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Ritinoic acid dermatological agents
Sedatives
Multiple pregnancy
Gonadotrophic hormones
Muscle cramps
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Anabolics
Antiulcer agents
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Corticosteroids
Diagnostic agents
Diuretics
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Loop diuretics
Sympathomimetics
Thyroid agents
Muscle hypertonia
Carbacephems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Pareteral anaesthetics
Muscle hypotonia
Antiepileptics
Muscle spasm

314

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Progestogens
Sex hormones
Muscle weakness
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiulcer agents
Beta blocders
Cholinesterase reactivators
E series prostaglandins
Immunosuppressants
Liquorice
Lithium
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Polymyxins
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Muscular fasciculation
Antianginal vasodilators
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Respiratory stimulants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Muscular incoordination
Anthelminitics
Musculoskeletal pain
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Bisphosphonates
Colony stimulating factors
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Gonad regulating hormones
Immunosuppressants
Opioid antagonists
Polyene antibiotics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Myalgia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antidepressants
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta2 selective stimulants
Clofibrate and analogues
Colony stimulating factors
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Histamine H2 antagonists
Interleukins

Loop diuretics
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sex hormones
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Myalgia / myositis
Cardiac inotropic agents
Clofibrate and analogues
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Myasthenia gravis
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Myasthenic syndrome
Aminoglycosides
Antibacterial agents
Chelating agents
Clofibrate and analogues
Mycoses
Antivirals
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Immunosuppressants
Myoclenus
Carbapenems
Class I antiarrhythmics
Myoglobinuria
Clofibrate and analogues
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Myopathy
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Class III antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Expectorants
Haemostatics
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Myopia
Thiazide diuretics
Nail disorders
Antineoplastics
Nasal congestion
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cough suppressants
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergot compounds
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haemostatics
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Sedatives
Smooth muscle relaxants
Zuclopenthixols
Nasal symptoms
Antivirals

315

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Nausea
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Aldosterone inhibitors
Amino acids
Aminopenicillins
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antidepressants
Antidiarrhoeals
Antidiuretic hormones
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antileprotics
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antithyroid agents
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzodiazepine anatogonists
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta blockers
Beta1 selective stimulants
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bile acid binding resins
Bismuth salts
Bisphosphonates
Blood products
Calcitonin
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cardiac glycosides
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols
Cholinesterase reactivators
Cinchona antimalarials
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Corticosteroids
Cough suppressants
Coumarin anticoagulants
Cytoprotective agents
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents

Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergot compounds
Essential amino acids
Estrogens
Expectorants
F series prostaglandins
Ferric salts
Ferrous salts
Fluorouracil
GABA regulating hormones
Gastrointestinal agents
Glucose tests
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydroxynaphthoquinone
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Iron compounds
Laxatives
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lincomycin
Lipid regulating agents
Loop diuretics
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Methadone and analogues
Monobactams
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran microbials
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Omega 3 triglycerides
Opioid analgesics
Opioid antagonists
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxytetracyclines
Parasympathomimetics
Pethidine and analogues
Pilocarpine
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Polyene antibiotics
Posterior pituitary hormones
Progestogens
Prophylactic antiasthmitics
Respiratory stimulants
Retinoic acid
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Sex hormones

316

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Skeletal muscle relaxants
Somatotrophic hormones
Sulphonamides
Sulphone antileprotics
Sulphur mustards
Sympathomimetics
Tetracyclines
Theophylline
Thiazide diuretics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Thyrotrophic hormones
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Uricosuric agents
Vaccines
Vasodilators
Vasopressins
Vitamins
Neoplasms
Immunosuppressants
Nephritis, nephrosis
Organic iodinated contrast media
Nephrotic syndrome
Antithyroid agents
Chelating agents
Gastrointestinal agents
Mercurial dermatological agents
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Uricosuric agents
Nerves nervousness
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antidepressants
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta2 selective stimulants
Carbacephems
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Dopaminegic antiparkinsonian agents
GABA related antiepileptics
Gonad regulating hormones
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Interleukins
Neuroleptics
Opioid antagonists
Phenytoin
Progestogens
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Neurological symptoms
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Gastrointestinal agents

Glycols
Immunosuppressants
Organic iodinated contrast media
Neutropenia
8 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antibacterial agents
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Carbapenems
Central stimulants
Chelating agents
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Lincomycin
Macrolides
Monobactams
Neuroleptics
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Thiazide diuretics
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Newborn disseminated intravascular coagulation
E series prostaglandins
Night blindness
Retinoic acid
Night terrors
Amphetamines
Anorectics
Central stimulants
Nightmares
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Class III antiarrhythmics
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Sedatives
Zuclopenthixols
Non-alcoholic fatty liver
Antivirals
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Sex hormones
Numbness
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Organic iodinated contrast media
Nystagmus
Alcoholic disinfectants
Class I antiarrhythmics
GABA related antiepileptics
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Parasympathomimetics
Phenytoin
Pilocarpine
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Obstetric trauma
Oxytocic hormones
Oedema

317

ADR / Pharmacological Group


4 Quinolones
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Androgens
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Dermatological agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergot compounds
Gonad regulating hormones
Gonadotrophic hormones
Immunosuppressants
Interleukins
Lithium
Neuroleptics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Progestogens
Salicylate analgesics
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Oedema of eyelid
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Erythropoietin
Oedema of glottis
Phenol disinfectants
Oedema of larynx
Phenol disinfectants
Oesophagitis
Amidinopenicillins
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antimuscarinics
Bisphosphonates
Salicylate analgesics
Tetracyclines
Oligospermia
Gastrointestinal agents
Oliguria
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Cardiac inotropic agents
Lithium
Onycholysis
ACE inhibitors
Optic neuritis
Antituberculous agents
Chloramphenicols
Class III antiarrhythmics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents

Retinoic acid
Oral aphthae
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antivirals
Biguanide antimalarials
Fluorouracil
Gold salts
Monobactams
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Orofacial dyskinesia
Central stimulants
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Osteomalacia
Aldosterone inhibitors
Antacid gastrointestinal agents
Barbiturate sedatives
Bisphosphonates
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Osteoporosis
Antiandrogens
Bisphosphonates
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Direct acting anticoagulants
Gonad regulating hormones
Heparinoids
Low molecular weight heparins
Thyroid agents
Other penile inflammatory disorders
E series prostaglandins
Ototoxicity deafness
Aminoglycosides
Antibacterial agents
Antineoplastics
Ovarian cysts
Gonad regulating hormones
Ovarian hyperstimulation
Sex hormones
Pain
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antivirals
Central stimulants
Interleukins
Medicinal enzymes
Pain at injection site
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Antidotes
Antivirals
Cardiac inotropic agents
Contrast media
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Hyaluronic acid
Leech products
Medicinal enzymes
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenothiazine antihistamines

318

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Pain in joints arthralgia
4 Quinolones
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Anthelmintics
Antidotes
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Carbacephems
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Carboxypenicillins
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class I antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Histamine H2 antagonists
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Natural penicillins
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Polyene antibiotics
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Retinoic acid
Tetracyclic antidepressants
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Ureido penicillins
Vaccines
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Pain in testicle
E series prostaglandins
Painful extremities
Antidotes
Cardiac inotropic agents
Clofibrate and analogues
Painful swallowing
Antineoplastics
Painful urination
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Organic iodinated contrast media
Pallor
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antidiuretic hormones
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
I series prostaglandins
Neuroleptics
Posterior pituitary hormones

Vasopressins
Zuclopenthixols
Palpitations
ACE inhibitors
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antalgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antimuscarinics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Class I antiarrhythmics
Corticosteroids
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamin B substances
Xanthines
Pancreatic steatorrhoea
Somatotrophic hormones
Pancytopenia
4 Quinolones
Anitibacterial agents
Antithyroid agents
Antivirals
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
SSRI antidepressants
Papilloedema
Interleukins
Retinoic acid
Paraesthesia
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics

319

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Carbamate sedatives
Carbapenems
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Ergot compounds
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Immunosuppressants
Interleukins
Neuroleptics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polymyxins
Promethazines
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Vitamim D substances
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Paralysis
Antianginal vasodilators
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Chelating agents
Organic iodinated contrast media
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Paralytic ileus
Antidepressants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Tetracyclic antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants
Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Paronychia of finger
Retinoic acid
Paronychia of toe
Retinoic acid
Parotid swelling
Encephalitis vaccines
Influenza vaccines
Measles vaccine
Organic iodinated contrast media
Poliomyelitis vaccines
Typhoid vaccines
Vaccines
Parotitis
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Paroxysmal choreo-athetosis
Central stimulants
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemogloinuria
Chloramphenicols

Paroxysmal supravent.tachycard.
Anthracycline antibiotic antineoplastics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Paroxysmal ventric.tachycard.
Antimalarials
Beta blockers
Inhalation anaesthetics
Lipid regulating agents
Partial atrioventricular block
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cardiac glycosides
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Digitalis
Histamine H2 antagonists
Patches of alopecia
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agnets
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Gonad regulating agents
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Interleukins
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Peeling skin
Retinoic acid
Pellagea
Antituberculous agents
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Peptic ulcer
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antineoplastics
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Salicylate analgesics
Uricosuric agents
Peptic ulcer symptoms
Central stimulants
Peri-op haemorrhage / haematoma
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Perineal pain
4 Quinolones
Corticosteroids
E series prostaglandins
Estrogens
Respiratory stimulants
Peripheral autonomic neuropathy
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Peripheral enthesopathies
4 Quinolones
Interleukins
Peripheral neuritis or neuropathy
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotic antifungals
Antidepressants

320

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Chloramphenicols
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Colchicum alkaloids
Dermatological agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Gold salts
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Immunosuppressants
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Phenytoin
Polyene antibiotics
Salicylate analgesics
Sulphone antileprotics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vinca alkaloid antineoplastics
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Peripheral neuropathy
Antituberculous agents
Dermatological agents
Vitamin B6 substances
Peripheral vascular symptoms
Beta blockers
Cardioselective beta blockers
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Respiratory stimulants
Persistent miosis
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Parasympathomimetics
Pethidine and analogues
Pilocarpine
Persistent mydriasis
Antimuscarinics
Aromatics
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Neuroleptics
Smooth muscle relaxants
Personality disorders
Acetylurea antiepileptics
Central stimulants
Dopaminergic antiparkinsinian agents
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Petechiae
4 Quinolones
Organic iodinates contrast media
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

4 Quinolones
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antivirals
Carbapenems
Gonad regulating hormones
Haemostatics
Immunosuppressants
Lincomycin
Macrolides
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Osmotic diuretics
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Photophobia
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Neuroleptics
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Succinimide antiepileptics
Photosensitiveness
4 Quinolones
Aminobenzoate sunscreen agents
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibiotic antifungals
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Disinfectants
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Loop diuretics
Neuroleptics
Oxytetracyclines
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Potassium sparing diuretics
Promethazines
Retinoic acid
Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Sunscreen agents
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Tricyclic antidepressants
Zuclopenthixols
Pleural effusion
Colony stimulating factors
Ergolines
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Pneumonitis
Antifolate antineoplastics

321

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antivirals
Class I antiarrhythmics
Thiazide diuretics
Pneumothorax
Antivirals
Polyarteritis nodosa
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Polydipsia
Lithium
Polyuria
Alkylating antineoplastics
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Lithium
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Uricosuric agents
Vitamins
Post operative UTI
Haemostatics
Post-operative haematoma formation
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Postmenopausal bleeding
E series prostaglandins
Postural hypotension
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Anthelmintics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta blockers
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Class I antiarrhythmics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Pethidine and analogues
Potassium sparing diuretics
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thiazide diuretics
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Premature ejaculation
Antidepressants
Premenstrual tension syndrome
Norgestrels

Estrogens
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Priapism
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Androgens
Antidepressants
E series prostaglandins
Neuroleptics
Papaverine and analogues
Testosterones
Primary malignant neoplasm of liver
Anabolics
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Anorectics
Prolactin level increased
Antiemetics
Neuroleptics
Proteinuria
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antineoplasitcs
Antivirals
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Colony stimulating factors
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Prothrombin time increased
4 Quinolones
Class III antiarrhythmics
Oxacephalosporins
Proximal myopathy
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Pruritus
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Anabolics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antifungals
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bile acids and salts
Blood products
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class IV antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colony stimulating factors
Dichloroacetamide antiprotozoals
Fluorocarbon blood substitutes

322

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Gold salts
Gonad regulating hormones
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Methadone and analogues
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium alkaloid opioid analgesics
Opium poppy substances
Organic iodinated contrast media
Pethidine and analogues
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Vitamin B substances
Prusritus ani
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Salicylate analgesics
Pruritus of genital organs
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Sex hormones
Pseudomembranous Colites Clostridium difficile
4 Quinolones
Aminoglycosides
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Lincomycin
Macrolides
Oxytetraxyclines
Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Psoriasiform rash
Antivirals
Lithium
Psychiatric disturbances
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antimuscarinics
Carbapenems
Class I antiarrhythmics
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ergot compounds

Hydrazide antituberculous agents


Opioid analgesics
Polymyxins
Salicylate analgesics
Smooth muscle relaxants
Ptosis
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Pulmonary eosinophilia
SSRI antidepressants
Pulmonary fibrosis
Alkyl sulphonate antineoplastics
Analgesics ans anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Pulmonary haemorrhage
Pulmonary surfactants
Pulmonary oedema
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta2 selective stimulants
Colony stimulating factors
Ergot alkaloids
Ergot compounds
F series prostaglandins
Haloperidols
Interleukin2
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Opioid antagonists
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxytocic hormones
Polyene antibiotics
Sympathomimetics
Thiazide diuretics
Punctate keratitis
Anthelmintics
Pyrexia
4 Quinolones
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Anthelmintics
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiepileptics
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives

323

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Bisphosphonates
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicillins
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Class I antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Haloperidols
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
Indanedione anticoagulants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Macrogol ethers
Natural penicillins
Neuroleptics
Norgestrels
Oral hypoglycaemics
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenothiazine neuroleptics
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Phenytoin
Polyene antibiotics
Progestogens
SSRI antidepressants
Sex hormones
Smooth muscle relaxants
Ureido penicillins
Vaccines
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamin B substances
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Zuclopenthixols
R-eye completely blind
Hydroxyquinoline antiprotozoals
Raises intracranial pressure
4 Quinolones
Anthelmintics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Colony stimulating factors
Oxytetracyclines
Progestogens
Retinoic acid
Sex hormone
Tetracyclines
Raised intraocular pressure
Antianginal vasodilators
Antimuscarinics
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Hyaluronic acid
Smooth muscle relaxants
Rash

4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Aldosterone inhibitors
Aminopenicillins
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antifungals
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antidotes
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antimalarials
Antineoplastics
Antithyroid agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Aromatics
Beta blockers
Bisphosphonates
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Cardioselective beta blockers
Central stimulants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
Colony stimulating factors
Competitive muscle relaxants
Corticosteroids
Cough suppressants
Coumarin anticoagulants
Dermatological agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Estrogens
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Gastrointestinal agents
Gonad regulating hormones
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Haloperidols
Histamine H2 antagonists

324

ADR / Pharmacological Group


HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hyaluronic acid
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
Immunosuppressants
Indanedione anticoagulants
Interleukins
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lincomycin
Lipid regulating agents
Loop diuretics
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Monobactams
Mucolytics
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Opioid antagonists
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Organic mercurial disinfectants
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Pesticides
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Potassium sparing diuretics
Progestogens
Promethazines
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Retinoic acid
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Sympathomimetics
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Thiourea antithyroid agents
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Uricosuric agents
Vaccines
Vasodilators
Vitamin B substances
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Zuclopenthixols
Raynauds phenomenon
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Ergolines
RBCs reticulocytes present
Antivirals
Reactive confusion
Opioid analgesics
Rectal discharge
Lipid regulating agents

Rectal pain
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Lipid regulating agents
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Recurrent erosion of cornea
Centrally acting antihypertensives
F series prostaglandins
Recurrent manic episodes
Central stimulants
SSRI antidepressants
Recurrent URTI
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Red blood cell aplasia and hypoplasia
Antiepileptics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Red / green colour blindness
Antituberculous agents
Redness of eye
Sympathomimetics
Reduced sebum production
Antiandrogens
Reflux oesophagitis
Antivirals
Renal function tests abnormal
ACE inhibitors
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Beta2 selective stimulants
Chloral sedatives
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Loquorice
Lithium
Oxytetracyclines
Polyene antibiotics
Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting
antidepressants
Somatotrophic hormones
Tetracyclines
Thiazide diuretics
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Renal stones
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Repeated rapid eye movement sleep interruptions
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Parasympathomimetics
Pilocarpine
Resorcinol hypothyroidism
Dermatological agents
Respiratory arrest
Organic iodinated contrast media
Respiratory depression

325

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Amide type anaesthetics
Anthelmintics
Antidiarrhoeals
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Barbiturate anaesthetics
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Competitive muscle relaxants
Cough suppressants
Depolarising muscle relaxants
Ester type anaesthetics
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Inhalation anaesthetics
Local anaesthetics
Methadone and analogues
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Respiratory distress
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Respiratory symptoms
ACE inhibitors
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Phenytoin
Restlessness
4 Quinolones
Anorectics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antiemetics
Antivirals
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Central stimulants
Diphenylbutylpiperdine neuroleptics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
MAOI antidepressants
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Thyroid agents
Retinal damage
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Retinal detachments & defects
Antivirals
Retinal exudate or deposits
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Zuclopenthixols
Retinopathy
Antineoplastics
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Sex hormones
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Beta blockers

Cardioselective beta blockers


Ergoline
Ergot compounds
Haloperidols
Morphinan opioid analgesics
Salicylate analgesics
Retrosternal pain
Antianginal vasodilators
Antimony antiprotozoals
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Rhabdomyolysis
4 Quinolones
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine sedatives
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Clofibrate and analogues
Colchicum alkaloids
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Fluphenazine
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydrazine monoamine oxidase inhibiting
antidepressants
Lithium
Methadone and analogues
MAOIs
Neuroleptics
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Polyene antibiotics
Promethazines
Retinoic acid
Theophylline
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Rhinitis
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Ergolines
GABA related antiepileptics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Neuroleptics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Pilocarpine
Rhinorrhoea
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Rickets
Hydantoin antiepileptics
Phenytoin
Right upper quadrant pain
Leukotriene inhibitors
Rigors
Colony stimulating factors
Ruptured uterus
E series prostaglandins
Oxytocic hormones
Saliva abnormal colouration

326

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Seborrhoea
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Anabolics
Sedation
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antidepressants
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antineoplastics
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
GABA related antiepileptics
Haloperidols
Neuroleptics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Zuclopenthixols
Semen sample volume
Neuroleptics
Sensory symptoms
Diagnostic agents
Organic iodinated contrast media
Serotonin and analogues
Serum bicarbonate abnormal
Antivirals
Serum bilirubin raised
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Anthelmintics
Antibacterial agents
Antivirals
Carbapenems
Serum cholesterol raised
Anabolics
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Loop diuretics
Retinoic acid
Thiazide diuretics
Serum creatinine abnormal
Cephalosporins
Serum creatinine raised
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Angiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antivirals
Erythropoietin
Immunosuppressants
Interleukin2
Organic iodinated contrast media
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Serum lipids high
Asparaginase antineoplastics

Serum sickness
Carbacephems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Serum sodium level abnormal
Sulphonylurea hypoglycaemics
Serum triglycerides raised
Anabolics
Antivirals
Loop diuretics
Retinoic acid
Thiazide diuretics
Severe uterine contractions
Anthelmintics
E series prostaglandins
F series prestaglandins
Sexual dysfunction
Adrenergic neurone blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Antidepressants
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Opioid antagonists
Piperidine phenothiazine neuroleptics
Sexual precocity
Androgens
Gonadotrophic hormones
Testosterones
Shivering
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Anabolics
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antivirals
Blood clotting factors
Blood products
Cardiac inotropic agents
Contrast media
Cytoprotective agents
E series prostaglandins
F series prostaglandins
Immunosuppressants
Opioid antagonists
Osmotic diuretics
Pilocarpine
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Specific immunoglobulins
Sideroblastic anaemia
Antituberculous agents
Sinoatrial block
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Class I antiarrhythmics
Sinus tachycardia
Respiratory stimulants
Skeletal hyperostosis
Interleukins
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skin and finger nail pigmentation
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials

327

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antibiotic antineoplastics
Antileprotics
Antiprotozoals
Antivirals
Cardiac inotropic agents
Dermatological agents
F series prostaglandins
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Haloperidols
Hydroquinone dermatological agents
Neuroleptics
Retinoic acid
Sulphonamides
Zuclopenthixols
Skin disorders / reactions
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
Alcohol metabolism modifiers
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antineoplastics
Biguanide antimalarials
Bisphosphonates
Erythropoietin
Thiazide diuretics
Slin nodules
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Skin pigmented over lesions
Antileprotics
Skin scaling
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Skin ulceration
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Pyrimidine antigonist antineoplastics
Slurred speech
Phenytoin
Polymyxins
Sneezing
Cytoprotective agents
Edetates
Soiling encopresis
Lipid regulating agents
Somnolence
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antiepileptics
Antimuscarinics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Central stimulants
Dermatological agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Inhalation anaesthetics
Neuroleptics
Serotonin and analogues
Sore gums
Gold salts
Sore mouth
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Phenol disinfectants
Sore throat

ACE inhibitors
Anthelmintics
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Corticosteroids
Gold salts
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Spasm of sphincter of Oddi
Benzomorphan opioid analgesics
Methadone and analogues
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Opium poppy substances
Pethidine and analogues
Spasmodic torticollis
Sketetal muscle relaxants
Speech problems
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sperm absent azoospermia
Anabilics
Androgents
Antiandrogens
Antivirals
Testosterones
Sperm morphology affected
Antibiotic antifungals
Sperm no. / cc v.low; 0-10 mill.
Antivirals
Splenomegaly
Colony stimulating factors
Spontaneous bruising
Gold salts
Low molecular weight heparins
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Steroid acne
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Steroid facies
Anabolics
Androgens
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Estrogens
Norgestrels
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Steroid induced diabetes
Anabolics
Androgens
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Estrogens
Norgestrels
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Testosterones

328

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Steroid-induced glaucoma
Anabolics
Androgens
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Norgestrels
Estrogens
Progestogens
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibacterial agents
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antivirals
Class I antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Polyene antibiotics
Sulphonamides
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Stomatitis
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Beta2 selective stimulants
Biguanide antimalarials
Chelating agents
Colony stimulating factors
Expectorants
Fluorouracil
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Polyene antibiotics
Striae atrophicae
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Stricture of intestine
Medicinal enzymes
Stroke and cerebrovascular accident
ACE inhibitors
Ergot alkaloids
Ergot compounds
SSRI antidepressants
Subacute confusional state
Opioid analgesics
Subacete hepatitis-noninfect
Retinoic acid
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Oxytocic hormones
Subcutaneous sclerotic plaques
Antibiotic antineoplastics
Sudden death
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators

Lithium
Mercurial diuretics
Suicidal
Retinoic acid
Suicidal ideation
Rauwolfia antihypertensives
SSRI antidepressants
Sulphuric acid toxic effect
Mineral acids
Supraventricular ectopic beats
Anthracycline antibiotic antineoplastics
Sweating
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Antifolate antineoplastics
Antiulcer agents
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Pilocarpine
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Respiratory stimulants
Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting
antidepressants
Swelling at site of injection
Hyaluronic acid
Organic iodinated contrast media
Syncope
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antianginal vasodilators
Anibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Corticotrophic hormones
Cytoprotective agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Lithium
Neuroleptics
Papaverine and analogues
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Synovitis and tenosynovitis
4 Quinolones
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Class I antiarrhythmics
Gastrointestinal agents
Neuroleptics
Sex hormones
Tetracyclines
Thiouracil antithyroid agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Tachycardia
4 Quinolones

329

ADR / Pharmacological Group


ACE inhibitors
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators
Beta1 selective stimulants
Beta2 selective stimulants
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Central stimulants
Cholinesterase reactivators
Diagnostic agents
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Flupenthixols
Fluphenazine
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haloperidols
Immunosuppressants
Haloperidols
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Interleukins
Isoprenaline
Lipid regulating agents
Neuroleptics
Parenteral anaesthetics
Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Serotonin and analogues
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Smooth muscle relaxants
Sulphone antileprotics
Sympathomimetics
Theophylline
Thyroid agents
Thyrotrophic hormones
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Zuclopenthixols
Tachypnoea
Antivirals
Taste disturbance
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Anigiotensin inhibiting antihypertensives
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antituberculous agents

Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta2 selective stimulants
Bisphosphonates
Calcitonin
Carbapenems
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Centrally acting antihypertensives
Cephalosporins
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Contrast media
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Disinfectants
Gold salts
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Macrolides
Monobactams
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thyrotrophic hormones
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Telangiectasia
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Temporary blindness
Cinchona antimalarials
Temporary worsening of symptoms
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Flurouracil
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Sex hormones
Throat irritation
Corticosteroids
Throat pain
Chelating agents
Serotonin and analogues
Thrombocythaemia
Carbapenems
Erythropoietin
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics
Retinoic acid dermatological agents
Thrombocytopenia
4 Aminoquinoline antimalarials
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiandrogens
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics

330

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicilline
Cardiac inotropic agents
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Cinchona antimalarials
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Dermatological agents
Diagnostic agents
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Direct acting anticoagulants
Gastrointestinal agents
Heparinoids
Histamine H2 antagonists
Immunosuppressants
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Lincomycin
Low molecular weight heparins
Monobactams
Natural penicillins
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Opioid antagonists
Oral hypoglycaemics
Organic iodinated contrast media
Oxacephalosporins
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Platelet activating factor antagonists
Progestogens
Retinoic acid
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sulphonamides
Thiazide diuretics
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Ureido penicillins
Vasidilator antihypertnsives
Thromboembolism
Carbazepine antiepileptics
Direct acting anticoagulants
Thrombosis of arterio-venous surgical shunt
Erythropoietin
Thyroid hormone tests high
Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Dermatological agents
Interleukin 2

Thyroid hormone tests low


Antineoplastics
Antivirals
Dermatological agents
Interleukin 2
Thyroid swelling
Thyrotrophic hormones
Thyrotoxicosis
Class III antiarrhythmics
Iodides
Iodine compounds
Iodophores
Tics
Cerntral stimulants
Tightening pain
Serotonin and analogues
Tingling sensation
Alpha adrenoceptor stimulants
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Antivirals
Beta blockers
Calcitonin
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Diagnostic agents
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Serotonin and analogues
Sympathomimetics
Tinnitus symptoms
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antineoplastics
Benzimidazole anthelmintics
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Cinchona antimalarials
Dermatological agents
Ergot compounds
Haemostatics
Mucolytics
Salicylate analgesics
Tiredness
ACE inhibitors
Alpha bolcking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antidepressants
Antiepileptics
Antineoplastics
Antitivirals
Beta blockers
Bisphosphonates
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
Colony stimulating factors
Ergolines
Gonadotrophic hormones
Histamine H2 antagonists

331

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Pilocarpine
Sedatives
Tissue necrosis
Antineoplastics
Class II antiarrhythmics
Diamidine antiprotozoals
Fluorouracil
Immunostimulants
Immunosuppressants
Interleukin 2
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Organic iodinated contrast media
Sulphur mustards
Toxic encephalitis due to mercury
Organic mercurial disinfectants
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antivirals
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Sulphonamides
Thiazide diuretics
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Toxic optic neuropathy
Antituberculous agents
Termor
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anorectics
Anthelmintics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics
Antiepileptics
Antivirals
Barbiturate anaesthetics
Beta adrenoceptor stimulants
Beta1 selective stimulants
Beta2 selective stimulants
Central stimulants
Class I antiarrhythmics
Class III antiarrhythmics
Corticosteroids
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Ganglion blocking antihypertensives
Gastrointestinal agents
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Immunosuppressants
Isoprenaline
Lithium

Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Sympathomimetics
Ulcer of oesophagus
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Bisphosphonates
Medicinal enzymes
Unspecified cell type leukaemia
Alkyl sulphonate antineoplastics
Uraemia
Organic iodinate contrast media
Urinary retention
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antimuscarinics
Benzodiazepine sedatives
Carbamate sedatives
Cardiac inotropic agents
Class I antiarrhythmics
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Haemostatics
Neuroleptics
Phenothiazine antihistamines
Promethazines
Selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting
antidepressants
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Urinary system symptoms
Sketetal muscle relaxants
Urinary tract infection
Anticholinesterase parasympathomimetics
Antiulcer agents
Lipid regulating agents
Smooth muscle relaxants
Urine abnormal colouration
4 Quinolones
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthraquinone glycosides
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antileprotics
Antiprotozoals
Carbapenems
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
Gastrointestinal agents
Indanedione anticoagulants
Nitroimidazole antiprotozoals
Urine colour abnormal
Anthelmintics
Urine looks dark
Nitrofuran antiprotozoals
Urine protein abnormal
Anthelmintics
Urine urate raised
Antivirals
Medicinal enzymes
Urticaria
4 Methanolquinoline antimalarials
ACE inhibitors

332

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Amidinopenicillins
Aminopenicillanic derivatives
Aminopenicillins
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibacterial agents
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antineoplastics
Antipseudomonal penicillins
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Benzylpenicillin and derivatives
Beta2 selective stimulants
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Carboxypenicillins
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Clofibrate and analogues
Dichloroacetamide antiprotozoals
Direct acting anticoagulants
Gastrointestinal agents
Gold salts
Gonad regulating hormones
Heparinoids
Histamine H2 antagonists
Immunosuppressants
Isoxazolyl penicillins
Laxatives
Leukotriene inhibitors
Low molecular weight heparins
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Methadone and analogues
Monobactams
Mucolytics
Natural penicillins
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nireoimidazole antiprotozoals
Norgestrels
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Organic iodinated contrast media
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Pethidine and analogues
Phenoxymethylpenicillin and derivatives
Phenoxypenicillins
Polyene antibiotics
Progestogens
Sedatives
Sex hormones
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Thyrotrophic hormones
Typhoid vaccines
Ureido penicillins
Uterus rupture in / after labour
Oxytocic hormones

Uveitis
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Beta blockers
F series prostaglandins
Vaginal discharge
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Gonad regulating hormones
Sex hormones
Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
Cephalosporins
Vasculitis
Cardiac inotropic agents
Vasodilatation
Contrast media
Organic iodinated contrast media
Venous embolus / thrombus
Estrogens
Haemostatics
Sex hormones
Ventricular ectopic beats
Antimalarials
Beta1 selective stimulants
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Ventricular fibrillat./flutter
Antianginal vasodilators
Antimalarials
Beta blocker
Calcium antagonist vasodilators
H1 antagonist antihistamines
Inhalation anaesthetics
Lipid regulating agents
Vertigo
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antibiotic antituberculous agents
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antiulcer agents
Carbamate sedatives
Class III antiarrhythmics
Clofibrate and analogues
Dermatological agents
Gonad regulating hormones
Methadone and analogues
Opioid analgesics
Opioid peptides
Pethidine and analogues
Polymyxins
Salicylate analgesics
Sedatives
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Tetracyclines
Vitamins
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Vesicles
Antifungals
Vesicular eruption
Pyrimidine antagonist antineoplastics

333

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Vestibular disorders
Aminoglycosides
Antibacterial agents
Viral / chlamydial infection
Antivirals
Corticosteroids
Corticotrophic hormones
Estrogen antagonist antineoplastics
Immunosuppressants
Virilism
Anabolics
Androgens
Medicinal enzymes
Sex hormones
Testosterones
Visual disturbances
Antiulcer agents
Barbiturate antiepileptics
Visual symptoms
Antiandrogens
Oxazolidinedione antiepileptics
Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia
Biguanide hypoglycaemics
Inhalation anaesthetics
Vitamin K deficiency
Bile acid binding resins
Vomiting
4 Quinolones
ACE inhibitors
Alcoholic disinfectants
Aldosterone inhibitors
Alpha adrenoceptor sitmulants
Alpha blocking antihypertensives
Alpha blocking vasodilators
Amino acids
Anabolics
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Anthelmintics
Antiandrogens
Antianginal vasodilators
Antiarrhythmics
Antibacterial agents
Antidepressants
Antidiarrhoeals
Antidiuretic hormones
Antidotes
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antimalarials
Antimuscarinics
Antineoplastics
Antiprotozoals
Antithyroid agents
Antituberculous agents
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Aspartic acid
Benzodiazepine antagonists
Beta blockers
Beta sympathomimetic vasodilators

Beta1 selective stimulants


Beta2 selective stimulants
Bile acid binding resins
Bismuth salts
Blood products
Calcitonin
Carbacephems
Carbapenems
Cardiac glycosides
Cardiac inotropic agents
Catechol O-methyl transferase inhibitors
Central stimulants
Cephalosporins
Cephamycins
Chloramphenicols
Colchicum alkaloids
Colony stimulating factors
Contrast media
Coumarin anticoagulants
Cytoprotective agents
Diagnostic agents
Digitalis
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonian agents
E series prostaglandins
Ergolines
Ergot compounds
Estrogens
Expectorants
F series prostaglandins
Fluorouracil
Gastrointestinal agents
Glucose tests
Gonad regulating hormones
Haemostatics
Histamine H2 antagonists
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
Hydrazide antituberculous agents
Hydroxynaphthoquinones
Immunosuppressants
Inhalation anaesthetics
Iron compounds
Laxatives
Leukotriene inhibitors
Lincomycin
Lipid regulating agents
Lithium
Macrolides
Medicinal enzymes
Methadone and analogues
Monobactams
Neuroleptics
Nitrofuran antimicrobials
Nitrogen mustards
Nitrosoureas
Opioid analgesics
Opioid antagonists
Opioid peptides
Oral hypoglycaemics
Oxytetracyclines
Parasympathomimetics

334

ADR / Pharmacological Group


Peripheral and cerebral vasodilators
Pethidine and analogues
Pilocarpine
Platelet activation factor antagonists
Polyene antibiotics
Posterior pituitary hormones
Prophylactic antiasthmatics
Respiratory stimulants
Sedatives
Serotonin and anaologues
Sex hormones
Somatotrophic hormones
Sulphonamides
Sulphone antileprotics
Sulphur mustards
Sympathomimetics
Tetracyclines
Thyrotrophic hormones
Trimethoprim and derivatives
Trimethoprim sulphonamide combinations
Typhoid vaccine
Uricosuric agents
Vasodilator antihypertensives
Vitamins
Water intoxication
Oxytocic hormones

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