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QT PROLONGATION DRUGS

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Antiarrythmics: 
•       Amiodarone, Dronedarone
•	Sotalol
•	Flecainide
•	Disopyramide
Antidepressants:
•	Citalopram
•	Escitalopram
•	Clomipramine
•	Venlafaxine
Antipsychotics: 
•	Haloperidol
•	Chlorpromazine 
•	Risperidone
•	Amisulpride
•	Sulpride
•	Pimozide
•	Paliperidone
•	Zuclopenthixol
Antimalarial: 
•	Quinine, hydroxychloroquine 
Other: 
•	Apomorphine 
•	Clarithromycin, erythromycin
•	Moxifloxacin 
•	Fluconazole, Voriconazole
•	Hydroxyzine
•	Lithium
•	Methadone
•	Ranolazine
•	Sildenafil
•	Tolterodine
•	Domperidone
•	Ondansetron
•	Droperidol
•	Levomepromazine
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ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

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Antiarrhythmics: 
•	Procainamide 
•	Disopyramide
•	Propafenone 
Antihistamines:
•	Chlorphenamine 
•	Diphenhydramine
•	Promethazine 
Antidepressants:
•	Amitriptyline
•	Nortriptyline
•	Dosulepin
•	Doxepin
•	Clomipramine
Antipsychotics:
•	Chlorpromazine
•	Clozapine
•	Olanzapine 
•	Haloperidol 
•	Pimozide
Antiparkinsonism: 
•	Amantadine
•	Procyclidine 
Antiemetics:
•	Hyoscine hydrobromide 
•	Prochlorperazine
•	Cyclizine  
•	Levomepromazine
Antispasmodics:
•	Hyoscine butylbromide 
•	Propantheline
•	Dicycloverine 
Bronchodilators: 
•	Ipratropium 
•	Tiotropium 
•	Glycopyrronium 
•	Umeclidinium 
•	Aclidinium 
Drugs for urinary frequency, enuresis, and incontinence:
•	Flavoxate
•	Oxybutynin 
•	Solifenacin 
•	Tolterodine
•	Darifenacin 
•	Trospium 
•	Propiverine 
Others:
•	Atropine 
•	Baclofen 
•	Hydroxyzine 
•	Nefopam
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SEROTONIN SYNDROME DRUGS

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  • SSRI
  • SNRI
  • Triptans
  • Bupropion
  • Selegiline
  • Ondansetron
  • Methadone
  • Mirtazapine
  • Moclobemide
  • Fentanyl
  • Lisdexmfetamine
  • Dexamphetamine
  • Lithium
  • Tramadol
  • Tapentadol
  • Trazodone
  • St john’s wort
  • Isocarboxazid
  • Pethidine
  • Phenelzine
  • Imipramine
  • Rasagiline
  • Linezolid
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DRUG INDUCED HYPERGLYCAEMIA

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‘B-CATS’

  • BB
  • CORTICOSTEROIDS
  • ANTIPSYCHOTICS
  • THIAZIDE DIURETICS
  • STATINS
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DRUGS THAT COLOUR BODILY FLUIDS

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  • Senna= Yellow/red
  • Sulfasalazine = Yellow/orange
  • Nefopam = pink
  • Phenindione = pink/orange
  • Rifampicin = orange/red
  • Rifabutin= orange/red
  • Entacapone= red/brown
  • Nitrofurantoin= red/brown
  • Deferiprone =red/brown
  • Levodopa= red
  • Clofazimine= red
  • Dantron preps= red
  • Triamterene preps = blue
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DRUGS THAT INCREASE RISK OF BLEEDING

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  • NSAIDS
  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiplatelets
  • SSRIS
  • SNRIS
  • Nicotinic acid
  • Thrombolytics
  • Omega 3 acid ethyl esters
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BLOOD DYSCRASIA DRUGS

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  • Azathioprine- Bone marrow suppression
  • Aminosalicylate (Mesalazine, sulfasalazine)
  • Carbamazepine
  • Carbimazole
  • Co-trimoxazole (discontinue immediately)
  • Ethosuximide
  • Isoniazid
  • Methotrexate
  • Mirtazapine
  • Penicillamine
  • Phenytoin
  • Sodium valproate
  • Trimethoprim
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CNS DEPRESSANT EFFECT DRUGS

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  • Antipsychotics
  • Alcohol
  • Baclofen
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Clonidine
  • Clomethiazole
  • Lamotrigine
  • Opioids
  • TCAs
  • Sedatives (zopiclone, zolpidem)
  • Sedative antihistamines
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PHOTOTOXICITY DRUGS

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Piroxicam
• Patients should wash hands immediately after use
• Photosensitivity- avoid excessive exposure to sun
Chlorpromazine
• Risk of contact sensitisation- avoid direct contact. Tablets should not be crushed, solutions should be handled with care
• Photosensitisation- Avoid direct sunlight
Clozapine- photosensitisation
Doxycycline
• Photosensitivity
Amiodarone
• Avoid direct sunlight. Apply wide spectrum UV cream

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BRADYCARDIA DRUGS

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  • Digoxin
  • CCBs (vera/diltiazem)
  • BBs& Alpha blockers
  • Antiarrhythmics
  • Anticholinesterase inhibitors
  • Ivabradine
  • Mefloquine
  • Selegiline
  • Ticagrelor
  • Fentanyl
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HYPOTENSIVE DRUGS

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  • Apomorphine
  • Alcohol
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antihypertensives
  • Antiparkinsonism drugs
  • Baclofen
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
  • TCAs
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NEPHROTOXIC DRUGS

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ACE inhibitors 
ARBs
Diuretics 
Aminoglycosides
Vancomycin 
Nitrofurantoin 
Trimethoprim
Tetracycline
Ciclosporin 
Tacrolimus 
Methotrexate 
Lithium 
NSAIDs 
Metformin
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Enzyme inducers

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CRAP-GPS

  • Carbamazepine
  • Rifampicin
  • Alcohol
  • Phenobarbital
  • Griseofulvin
  • Phenytoin
  • Smoking
  • St johns wort
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Enzyme inhibitors

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'SICK FFACE COM G' 
• SV
• Isoniazide
• Cimetidine 
• Ketoconazole 
• Fluconazole/ Fluoxetine 
• Alcohol 
• Chloramphenicol 
• Erythromycin 
• Ciprofloxacin 
• Omeprazole 
• Metronidazole 
• Grapefruit juice
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DRUG INDUCED CONSTIPATION

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  • Antispasmodics (Dicycloverine, mebeverine, peppermint oil)
  • Antiepileptics (Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, pregabalin)
  • Antihypertensives (Clonidine, methyldopa, propranolol, verapamil).
  • Antihistamines (Chlorphenamine, promethazine)
  • Antipsychotics= Amisulpride, chlorpromazine, clozapine
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, Dosulepin, imipramine)
  • MAOIs (moclobemide, phenelzine)
  • Antiparkinsonism= entacapone, pramipexole, procyclidine, selegiline
  • Iron preparations
  • Bisphosphonates (alendronic acid and risedronate)
  • Alpha blockers e.g. prazosin, tamsulosin
  • Aluminium containing antacids
  • Cholestyramine
  • Furosemide
  • Opioids
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