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EDITION
Neil H. Shear
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Introduction v
Drug profiles: generic names A–Z 1
Descriptions of important reactions 293
Main classes of drugs 200
Class reactions 305
ACE inhibitors 305
Antiarrhythmics 307
Antibiotics, macrolide 309
Anticonvulsants 310
Antidepressants, tricyclic 313
Antihistamines (H1) 314
Antimalarials 315
Antipsychotics 317
Antiretrovirals 319
Benzodiazepines 321
Beta blockers 322
Biologics 323
Bisphosphonates 328
Calcium channel blockers 329
Cephalosporins 331
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) 332
DPP-4 inhibitors 337
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors 338
Fluoroquinolones 341
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) 343
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) 346
Statins 348
TNF inhibitors 349
Tyrosine-kinase inhibitors 352
Genetic tables 356
Concordance of synonyms and trade names with
generic names 367
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Editors’ introductory notes
Any drug has the potential to cause an adverse reaction. An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an unwanted, unpleasant, noxious,
or harmful consequence associated with the use of a medication that has been administered in a standard dose by the proper
route, for the purpose of prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment. Death is the ultimate adverse drug event.
ADRs are a major problem in drug therapy. They are the most common of all iatrogenic illnesses that complicate up to 15%
of therapeutic drug courses and are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in healthcare. ADRs should therefore be con-
sidered in the differential diagnosis of a wide variety of medical disorders. Many more people – particularly the elderly – are
taking more and more prescription and over-the-counter medications. In addition, new drugs are appearing in the medical
marketplace on an almost daily basis. It is unsurprising, then, that more and more drug reactions and cutaneous eruptions are
emerging.
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adverse drug events are becoming increasingly complex, and it is to be expected that
physicians in all specialties are often perplexed by the nature of ADRs. To this end, I now offer a new and improved edition
that has evolved from the treasured Drug Eruption Reference Manual of previous editions. I hope that you will find this new
edition informative and valuable.
Enjoy!
Jerome Z. Litt M..D, Editor emeritus
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Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Manual – at a glance
This 25th edition has been revised and updated throughout to present a quick clinical reference guide to adverse drug
reactions (ADRs), side effects, drug interactions and other safety information for prescription and over-the-counter medica-
tions. There is also material on reactions caused by classes of drugs, enabling you to see at a glance whether a reaction is
common to all the drugs in that particular class, or to a majority of them, or only to a significant few.
The aims of this edition remain:
1. To help medical practitioners make informed and safe decisions when diagnosing and prescribing, and also when
generally seeking information.
2. To help healthcare professionals remain pharmacovigilant.
3. To provide all physicians, lecturers, educators and pharmacists with an easy-to-use and reliable quick reference tool.
The full and comprehensive picture for all drugs – from which our information derives – can be found at our website database
(www.drugeruptiondata.com), which is updated continually. (This may now also be accessed via an app.) Space in the manual
is, unfortunately, constrained, so full profiles for various generic drugs have been eliminated from this print manual because
either they have been withdrawn from the marketplace or they are rarely, if ever, prescribed today; new to this edition are
links to their basic profiles in the website database. Important new drugs added to this edition of the manual are noted with an
asterisk.
A note on ADRs
The incidence and severity of ADRs are influenced by a number of factors:
1. Patient-related factors:
• Age – geriatric, pediatric, adolescent . . . older patients are taking more medications—hence more of a possibility of
developing reactions; pediatric patients have more delicate skins; hormonal changes occur in adolescents . . . All these
factors play roles in the development of possible adverse reactions.
• Gender – male or female – and if the latter, then pregnant/breast-feeding/menopausal . . .
• Disease – not only the disease being treated, but also other pre-existing health conditions and comorbid diseases. For
example, atopic patients are at increased risk for serious allergic reactions. Also, there would be an increased risk for
hypersensitivity drug reactions if the patient has asthma or lupus erythematosus.
• Genetics – a patient could have abnormal drug metabolism by cytochrome P450 due to inheriting abnormal alleles.
• Geography – patients living in sunny climes could develop photoxicities from photosensitizing drugs more readily than
those who inhabit cooler, less sunny climates.
2. Drug-related factors:
• Type/class of drug – for example, there is a heightened risk of hypersensitivity with the use of beta-blockers (see further the
tables on class reactions).
• Duration of therapy – the longer a patient maintains the therapy, the greater the possibility that he/she could develop a
reaction.
• Dosage – the greater the dosage, the more likely an adverse side effect.
• Bioavailability – the extent to and rate at which the drug enters systemic circulation, thereby accessing the site of action.
• Interactions with other drugs – for example, synergistic QT prolongation can occur when two QT prolonging agents, such
as erythromycin + ritonavir, are used together.
• Route of administration – intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and topical administrations are more likely to cause
hypersensitivity reactions; oral medications are less likely to result in drug hypersensitivity.
The terms “drug allergy,” “drug hypersensitivity,” and “drug reaction” are often used interchangeably. Drug allergy specific-
ally refers to a reaction mediated by IgE; drug hypersensitivity is an immune-mediated response to a drug agent in a sensitized
patient; and drug reactions comprise all adverse events related to drug administration, regardless of etiology.
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Vigilance at point of care:
While the possibilities for adverse drug reactions seem endless, we must be on the lookout for any new medication(s) the
patient might be taking. A thorough, detailed history of all medications must be made in order to elicit any remote possibility
that the drug in question might be the culprit for the side effect. People do not often realize that the common over-the-
counter analgesics – aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn, and others – are actually medications. Herbals and supple-
ments such as St. John’s wort, ginkgo biloba, and echinacea can be responsible for various hypersensitivity reactions. For
example, St. John’s wort, in particular, interacts adversely with SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants.
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On some occasions, there are very few adverse reactions to a specific drug. These drugs are still included in the
manual as there is a positive significance in negative findings.
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Hyperamylasemia (2–4%) Pregnancy category: C
ABACAVIR Hypertriglyceridemia (2–6%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Renal prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Trade names: Epzicom (ViiV), Triumeq (ViiV), pediatric patients
Trizivir (ViiV), Ziagen (ViiV) Fanconi syndrome [2]
Indications: HIV infections in combination with Hematologic
other antiretrovirals Agranulocytosis [3] Skin
Class: Nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase Neutropenia (2–5%) Basal cell carcinoma [3]
inhibitor Eczema [2]
Other Herpes simplex (<5%) [3]
Half-life: 1.5 hours Adverse effects [4]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Herpes zoster [3]
Infection (5%) Hypersensitivity [2]
interactions with: alcohol, arbutamine,
argatroban, arsenic, darunavir, ganciclovir, Malignancies [10]
lopinavir, methadone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, Psoriasis [13]
protease inhibitors, ribavirin, rifampin, tipranavir, ABALOPARATIDE Rash (4%) [6]
valganciclovir Sjögren’s syndrome [4]
Pregnancy category: C Trade name: Tymlos (Radius Health) Squamous cell carcinoma [5]
Important contra-indications noted in the Indications: Osteoporosis in postmenopausal Vasculitis [2]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers women Mucosal
Note: Check for presence of HLA B*57:01 Class: Parathyroid hormone analog Stomatitis [3]
Epzicom is abacavir and lamivudine; Triumeq is Half-life: <2 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Cardiovascular
abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine; Trizivir is Hypertension (7%) [4]
abacavir, lamivudine and zidovudine. interactions with: none known
Pregnancy category: N/A (Not indicated for Hypotension [2]
Warning: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS,
LACTIC ACIDOSIS and SEVERE use in females of reproductive potential) Central Nervous System
HEPATOMEGALY, and EXACERBATIONS OF Important contra-indications noted in the Fever (5%) [2]
HEPATITIS B prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Headache (5–18%) [6]
Warning: RISK OF OSTEOSARCOMA Vertigo (dizziness) (9%) [3]
Skin Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (3%) Cardiovascular Asthenia (fatigue) [2]
[3] Orthostatic hypotension (<4%) Back pain (7%) [2]
Exanthems [2] Palpitation (5%) Pain in extremities (3%)
Hypersensitivity (8–9%) [69] Tachycardia (2%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Lipoatrophy [2] Central Nervous System Abdominal pain (5%)
Rash (5–7%) [18] Headache (8%) Diarrhea (5%) [3]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2] Vertigo (dizziness) (2–10%) Dyspepsia (6%)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Gastroenteritis [5]
Cardiovascular Asthenia (fatigue) (3%) Nausea (5%) [2]
Myocardial infarction [10] Vomiting [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Central Nervous System Abdominal pain (3%) Respiratory
Abnormal dreams (10%) [2] Nausea (8%) Bronchitis (<13%) [4]
Anxiety (5%) Cough (5–8%)
Endocrine/Metabolic Influenza (5–13%) [2]
Chills (6%) Hypercalcemia (3%) [3]
Depression (6%) Nasopharyngitis (12%) [6]
Hyperuricemia (25%) Pharyngitis [3]
Fever (6%) [2]
Headache (7–13%) [4] Genitourinary Pneumonia (<5%) [7]
Insomnia [2] Hypercalciuria (11%) Pulmonary toxicity [2]
Migraine (7%) Urolithiasis (2%) Rhinitis (<5%) [2]
Neuropsychiatric disturbances [3] Local Sinusitis (5–13%) [3]
Sleep related disorder (10%) Injection-site edema (10%) Tuberculosis [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) (6%) [3] Injection-site erythema (58%) Upper respiratory tract infection (>10%)
Injection-site pain (9%) [9]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) (7–12%) [2] Genitourinary
Bone or joint pain (5–6%) Urinary tract infection (5–13%) [10]
Myalgia/Myopathy (5–6%) [2] ABATACEPT Local
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Infusion-related reactions [4]
Abdominal pain (6%) Trade name: Orencia (Bristol-Myers Squibb) Infusion-site reactions (9%) [5]
Diarrhea (7%) [3] Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile Injection-site erythema [3]
Gastritis (6%) idiopathic arthritis in pediatric patients 6 years of Injection-site hematoma [2]
Hepatotoxicity [4] age and older Injection-site pain [3]
Nausea (7–19%) [5] Class: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug Injection-site pruritus [2]
Vomiting (2–10%) (DMARD), T-cell co-stimulation modulator Injection-site reactions (3%) [8]
Half-life: 12–23 days Other
Respiratory Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Bronchitis (4%) Adverse effects [24]
interactions with: adalimumab, anakinra, Death [2]
Cough [2] certolizumab, denosumab, echinacea, etanercept,
Pneumonia (4%) Infection (36–54%) [25]
golimumab, infliximab, lenalidomide, live vaccines,
Endocrine/Metabolic natalizumab, pimecrolimus, sipuleucel-T,
ALT increased (6%) tacrolimus, TNF antagonists, trastuzumab
AST increased (6%)
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ABEMACICLIB ABIRATERONE Other
Trade name: Verzenio (Lilly) Trade name: Zytiga (Janssen Biotech) Adverse effects [7]
Indications: Hormone receptor-positive, human Indications: Metastatic castration-resistant
epidermal growth factor 2-negative advanced or prostate cancer (in combination with prednisone)
metastatic breast cancer, either as monotherapy Class: CYP17 inhibitor, Enzyme inhibitor ACALABRUTINIB *
or in combination with fulvestrant, or as inital Half-life: 12 hours
endocrine-based therapy with an aromatase Clinically important, potentially hazardous Trade name: Calquence (AstraZeneca)
inhibitor interactions with: atazanavir, carbamazepine, Indications: Treatment of adult patients with
Class: CDK4/6 inhibitor clarithromycin, CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received
Half-life: 18 hours indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, at least one prior therapy
Clinically important, potentially hazardous nelfinavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, Class: Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor
interactions with: grapefruit juice, rifampin, rifapentine, ritonavir, saquinavir, Half-life: <3 hours
ketoconazole, strong CYP3A4 inducers or telithromycin, thioridazine, voriconazole Clinically important, potentially hazardous
inhibitors Pregnancy category: X interactions with: antacids, famotidine, H2-
Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal Important contra-indications noted in the receptor antagonists, itraconazole, proton pump
harm) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; inhibitors, ranitidine, rifampin, strong CYP3A
Important contra-indications noted in the pediatric patients inducers, strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Note: Contra-indicated in women who are or Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal
pediatric patients may become pregnant. toxicity based on findings in animal studies)
Important contra-indications noted in the
Hair Skin prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Alopecia (12%) Edema (27%) [21] pediatric patients
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Skin
ACARBOSE AGEP [10] ACETAZOLAMIDE
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [19]
Trade names: Glucobay (Bayer), Precose Angioedema [8] Trade name: Diamox (Duramed)
(Bayer) Dermatitis [3] Indications: Epilepsy, glaucoma
Indications: Non-insulin dependent diabetes Erythema [3] Class: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, Diuretic
Type II Erythema multiforme [3] Half-life: 2–6 hours
Class: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, Antidiabetic Exanthems [7] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Half-life: 2 hours Exfoliative dermatitis [2] interactions with: arsenic, aspirin, ephedra,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Fixed eruption [41] indacaterol, lisdexamfetamine, lithium,
interactions with: alcohol, anabolic steroids, Hyperhidrosis [2] metformin, mivacurium, triamcinolone
beta blockers, cholestyramine, corticosteroids, Hypersensitivity [12] Pregnancy category: C
diazoxide, digoxin, diuretics, estrogens, Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
hypoglycemic agents, MAO inhibitors, neomycin, Pemphigus [2] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
orlistat, pancreatin, pegvisomant, pramlintide, Pruritus [5] mothers; pediatric patients
progestogens, somatropin, testosterone Purpura [6] Note: Acetazolamide is a sulfonamide and can be
Pregnancy category: B Rash [IV] [2] absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce
Important contra-indications noted in the Stevens-Johnson syndrome [11] severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Toxic epidermal necrolysis [14] epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson
pediatric patients Urticaria [17] syndrome.
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with diabetic Vasculitis [4]
ketoacidosis or cirrhosis; also in patients with Skin
inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, Mucosal
Xerostomia [3] AGEP [2]
partial intestinal obstruction or in patients Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3]
predisposed to intestinal obstruction. Cardiovascular Exanthems [2]
Hypertension [IV] [3] Pemphigus [2]
Skin Hypotension [2] Stevens-Johnson syndrome [7]
AGEP [2] Central Nervous System Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Agitation [IV] (>5%) Central Nervous System
Abdominal distension [2] Fever [IV] (5%) Depression [2]
Abdominal pain (19%) Headache [IV] (10%) [5] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (>10%) [8]
Diarrhea (31%) Insomnia [IV] (7%) Paresthesias [6]
Flatulence (74%) [3] Somnolence (drowsiness) [8]
Vertigo (dizziness) [15] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Hepatitis [2] Asthenia (fatigue) [4]
Hepatotoxicity [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Pneumatosis intestinalis [8] Rhabdomyolysis [4] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Diarrhea [2]
Other Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Dyspepsia [2]
Adverse effects [5] Abdominal distension [2] Nausea [2]
Abdominal pain [IV] [3] Vomiting [2]
Constipation [IV] (>5%) [7]
Endocrine/Metabolic
ACETAMINOPHEN Diarrhea [IV] [2]
Hepatotoxicity [70] Acidosis [3]
Nausea [IV] (34%) [18] Libido decreased [2]
Synonyms: APAP; paracetamol Weight loss [2]
Trade names: Anacin-3 (Wyeth), Darvocet-N Pancreatitis [6]
(aaiPharma), Excedrin (Bristol-Myers Squibb), Vomiting (15%) [16] Renal
Lorcet (Forest), Panadol (GSK), Percocet (Endo), Respiratory Nephrolithiasis [3]
Tylenol (Ortho-McNeil), Vicodin (AbbVie) Asthma [3] Ocular
Indications: Pain, fever Pulmonary toxicity [IV] (>5%) Choroidal detachment [2]
Class: Analgesic, non-narcotic Endocrine/Metabolic Corneal edema [2]
Half-life: <3 hours Acidosis [3] Glaucoma [5]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Myopia [2]
interactions with: alcohol, anticonvulsants, Renal
barbiturates, busulfan, carbamazepine, Nephrotoxicity [9]
cholestyramine, conivaptan, coumarins, Renal failure [3]
didanosine, dong quai, exenatide, imatinib, Hematologic
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isoniazid, liraglutide, melatonin, metoclopramide, Thrombocytopenia [2] Synonyms: N-acetylcysteine; L-Cysteine; NAC
metyrapone, PEG-interferon, pramlintide,
Other Indications: Emphysema, bronchitis,
probenecid, St John’s wort tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, tracheostomy care,
Adverse effects [16]
Pregnancy category: C antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
Death [6]
Important contra-indications noted in the Class: Antidote, Antioxidant
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Half-life: N/A
Note: Acetaminophen is the active metabolite of Clinically important, potentially hazardous
phenacetin. [IV] = intravenous. As a general point interactions with: carbamazepine, nitroglycerin
most reactions listed are those that have Pregnancy category: B
developed following the normal prescribing doses Note: As an antidote, it is difficult to differentiate
for acetaminophen and the overdosing, poisoning, side effects due to the drug from those due to the
and other toxicities that have been reported have effects of the poison.
been excluded.
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Hypoglycemia (7%)
ANASTROZOLE ANIDULAFUNGIN Hypokalemia (5–15%)
Hypomagnesemia (12%)
Trade name: Arimidex (AstraZeneca) Trade names: Ecalta (Pfizer), Eraxis (Pfizer)
Indications: Breast carcinoma (localized – Indications: Candidemia, candidal esophagitis Genitourinary
advanced or metastatic) Class: Antimycobacterial, echinocandin Urinary tract infection (15%)
Class: Antineoplastic, Aromatase inhibitor Half-life: 40–50 hours Hematologic
Half-life: 50 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous Anemia (8–9%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: none known Coagulopathy (<2%)
interactions with: estradiol, estrogens, Pregnancy category: C Leukocytosis (5%)
tamoxifen Important contra-indications noted in the Sepsis (7%)
Pregnancy category: N/A (Contra-indicated in prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Thrombocythemia (6%)
women of premenopausal endocrine status, pediatric patients Thrombocytopenia (<2%)
including pregnant women) Ocular
Important contra-indications noted in the Skin Ocular pain (<2%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Angioedema (<2%) Vision blurred (<2%)
Note: The efficacy of anastrozole in the Erythema (<2%) Visual disturbances (<2%)
treatment of pubertal gynecomastia in adolescent Flushing (<2%) [2]
boys and in the treatment of precocious puberty Local
Hot flashes (<2%) Infusion-related reactions [2]
in girls with McCune-Albright syndrome has not Hyperhidrosis (<2%)
been demonstrated. Peripheral edema (11%) Other
Pruritus (<2%) Adverse effects [3]
Skin Ulcerations (5%) Infection (63%)
Flushing (>5%) Urticaria (<2%)
Hot flashes (12–36%) [13] Mucosal
Lupus erythematosus [3] Oral candidiasis (5%) ANTHRAX VACCINE
Peripheral edema (10%)
Pruritus (2–5%) Cardiovascular Trade name: BioThrax (Emergent BioSolutions)
Rash (6–11%) [2] Atrial fibrillation (<2%) Indications: Anthrax prophylaxis
Bundle branch block (<2%) Class: Vaccine
Hair Chest pain (5%)
Alopecia (2–5%) Half-life: Requires 1 month to achieve immunity
Hypertension (12%) (92.5% efficient)
Cardiovascular Hypotension (15%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Angina (2%) Phlebitis [2] interactions with: corticosteroids,
Hypertension (2–13%) Thrombophlebitis (<2%) immunosuppressive therapies, other vaccines
Thrombophlebitis (2–5%) Venous thromboembolism (10%) Pregnancy category: D
Central Nervous System Central Nervous System Important contra-indications noted in the
Carpal tunnel syndrome [2] Confusion (8%) prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Depression (5–13%) Depression (6%) mothers; pediatric patients
Headache (9–13%) [2] Fever (9–18%) [3] Note: Dr. Sue Bailey, Assistant Secretary for
Pain (14%) Headache (8%) [5] Health Affairs, released a statement on June 29,
Tumor pain (>5%) Insomnia (15%) 1999 that ‘almost one million shots given, the
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Rigors (<2%) anthrax immunization is proving to be one of the
Arthralgia (2–5%) [8] Seizures (<2%) safest vaccination programs on record.’ The
Asthenia (fatigue) (19%) [7] Vertigo (dizziness) (<2%) ADRs reported occurred for ‘50 service
Back pain (12%) [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal members at one installation alone.’ Note that no
Bone or joint pain (6–11%) [2] Back pain (5%) number of military personnel was mentioned at
Joint disorder [3] this installation, nor did it give any percentages for
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic the reactions reported.
Myalgia/Myopathy (2–5%) [2] Abdominal pain (6%)
Osteoporosis (11%) Cholestasis (<2%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Constipation (8%) Skin
Diarrhea [2] Diarrhea (9–18%) Diaphoresis [2]
Hepatitis [2] Dyspepsia (aggravated) (7%) Edema (3%) [2]
Hepatotoxicity [5] Hepatotoxicity [4] Hypersensitivity [5]
Nausea (11–19%) Nausea (7–24%) [4] Lupus erythematosus [2]
Vomiting (8–13%) Vomiting (7–18%) [4] Pruritus (<10%) [2]
Rash [2]
Respiratory Respiratory Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2]
Cough (11%) Cough (7%) Urticaria [2]
Flu-like syndrome (7%) Dyspnea (12%)
Pharyngitis (6–14%) Pleural effusion (10%) Central Nervous System
Pneumonia (6%) Chills [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic Fever [3]
Mastodynia (2–5%) Respiratory distress (6%)
Guillain–Barré syndrome [2]
Genitourinary Endocrine/Metabolic Headache (4–64%) [2]
Vaginal dryness (2%) [3] ALP increased (12%)
ALT increased (2%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Other Creatine phosphokinase increased (5%) Arthralgia [3]
Infection (2–5%) Dehydration (6%) Asthenia (fatigue) (5–62%)
Hyperglycemia (6%) Myalgia/Myopathy (2–72%) [3]
Hyperkalemia (6%)
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Urinary tract infection (22%) Vomiting [10] Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2]
Renal Endocrine/Metabolic Toxicity [2]
Nephrotoxicity (>2%) Appetite decreased [27] Ulcerations (<2%)
Weight loss [5] Urticaria (<2%)
Hematologic Xerosis (<2%)
Anemia (8%) [2] Genitourinary
Lymphopenia (10%) Erectile dysfunction [4] Hair
Sepsis (>2%) Urinary hesitancy [2] Alopecia (<2%)
Local Other Mucosal
Infusion-related reactions (3%) Adverse effects [10] Cheilitis (<2%)
Bruxism [2] Glossitis (<2%)
Other Oral ulceration (<2%)
Adverse effects [5] Stomatitis (<2%)
Infection (38%)
ATORVASTATIN Cardiovascular
Hypotension [2]
ATOMOXETINE Trade names: Caduet (Pfizer), Lipitor (Pfizer), Central Nervous System
Liptruzet (Merck Sharpe & Dohme) Ageusia (taste loss) (<2%)
Trade name: Strattera (Lilly) Indications: Hypercholesterolemia Cognitive impairment [2]
Indications: Attention deficit hyperactivity Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, Statin Depression [3]
disorder Half-life: 14 hours Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<2%)
Class: Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Clinically important, potentially hazardous Headache [4]
Half-life: 5 hours interactions with: alcohol, aliskiren, Neurotoxicity [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous amiodarone, amprenavir, antifungals, atazanavir, Paresthesias (<2%)
interactions with: albuterol, amitriptyline, azithromycin, bexarotene, boceprevir, bosentan, Parosmia (<2%)
cinacalcet, citalopram, delavirdine, droperidol, ciprofibrate, clarithromycin, clopidogrel, Neuromuscular/Skeletal
duloxetine, levalbuterol, levomepromazine, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Arthralgia (4–12%)
linezolid, lisdexamfetamine, MAO inhibitors, alafenamide, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/ Asthenia (fatigue) [5]
moxifloxacin, paroxetine hydrochloride, sotalol, tenofovir disoproxil, colchicine, conivaptan, Back pain [3]
terbinafine, terbutaline, tipranavir, venlafaxine, cyclosporine, CYP3A4 inhibitors, dabigatran, Muscle spasm [2]
zuclopenthixol danazol, daptomycin, darunavir, dasatinib, Myalgia/Myopathy (3–8%) [30]
Pregnancy category: C delavirdine, digoxin, diltiazem, dronedarone, Pain in extremities (6%)
Important contra-indications noted in the efavirenz, elbasvir & grazoprevir, eltrombopag, Rhabdomyolysis [41]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; erythromycin, estradiol, etravirine, everolimus, Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture [2]
pediatric patients fenofibrate, fenofibric acid, fibrates, fluconazole,
fosamprenavir, fusidic acid, gemfibrozil, Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Warning: SUICIDAL IDEATION IN CHILDREN Cholelithiasis (gallstones) [2]
AND ADOLESCENTS glecaprevir & pibrentasvir, grapefruit juice,
imatinib, imidazoles, indinavir, itraconazole, Diarrhea (5–14%)
letermovir, liraglutide, lopinavir, macrolide Hepatitis [2]
Skin antibiotics, midazolam, nefazodone, nelfinavir, Hepatotoxicity [11]
Pruritus (>2%) niacin, niacinamide, norethisterone, oral Nausea (4–7%)
Mucosal contraceptives, P-glycoprotein inhibitors, Pancreatitis [8]
Xerostomia (>5%) [9] posaconazole, protease inhibitors, quinine, red Respiratory
Cardiovascular rice yeast, rifampin, ritonavir, rivaroxaban, Nasopharyngitis (4–13%)
Cardiotoxicity [3] saquinavir, silodosin, St John’s wort, telaprevir, Endocrine/Metabolic
Tachycardia [2] telithromycin, tipranavir, topotecan, trabectedin,
ALT increased [3]
verapamil, voriconazole, warfarin
Central Nervous System Creatine phosphokinase increased [5]
Pregnancy category: X
Aggression [3] Diabetes mellitus [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the
Anorexia [5] Gynecomastia (<2%)
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Depression (>2%) [3] mothers; pediatric patients Genitourinary
Headache [9] Note: Caduet is atorvastatin and amlodipine; Urinary tract infection (4–8%)
Hypomania [2] Liptruzet is atorvastatin and ezetimibe. Renal
Insomnia [7] Nephrotoxicity [3]
Irritability [8]
Mania [2] Skin Otic
Mood changes [5] Acneform eruption (<2%) Hearing loss [2]
Nervousness [3] Angioedema [2]
Other
Somnolence (drowsiness) [11] Dermatitis (<2%)
Adverse effects [10]
Suicidal ideation [6] Dermatomyositis [4]
Allergic reactions (<2%)
Tic disorder [7] Diaphoresis (<2%)
Death [6]
Tremor (>2%) [2] Ecchymoses (<2%)
Multiorgan failure [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) (>5%) [10] Eczema (<2%)
Edema (<2%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Facial edema (<2%)
Asthenia (fatigue) [11] Jaundice [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Lupus erythematosus [2]
Abdominal pain [12] Petechiae (<2%)
Constipation [2] Photosensitivity (<2%)
Dyspepsia [3] Pruritus (<2%)
Hepatotoxicity [12] Rash (>3%) [2]
Nausea [18] Seborrhea (<2%)
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BRENTUXIMAB BREWER’S YEAST Hemotoxicity (2%)
VEDOTIN Family: Saccharomycetaceae
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penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic Pregnancy category: B
to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins). to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins). Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Skin Skin pediatric patients
AGEP [2] Rash (3%) Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [5] common beta-lactam structure. People who are
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times
Erythema multiforme [6] Red stools [2]
Exanthems [9] more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a
Fixed eruption [2] Genitourinary cephalosporin than those people who have no
Pruritus [4] Vulvovaginal candidiasis (5%) penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic
Purpura [2] Other to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins).
Rash (<2%) [2] Adverse effects [2]
Serum sickness [7] Skin
Serum sickness-like reaction [23] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (<2%)
Urticaria [5] CEFEPIME Angioedema (<2%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Erythema multiforme (<2%)
Diarrhea [2] Trade name: Maxipime (Elan) Facial edema (<2%)
Indications: Various infections caused by Jaundice (<2%)
Other Pruritus (<2%)
Adverse effects [3] susceptible organisms
Class: Cephalosporin, 4th generation Pruritus ani et vulvae (<2%)
Half-life: 2–2.3 hours Rash (<2%) [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Serum sickness-like reaction (<2%)
CEFADROXIL interactions with: none known Stevens-Johnson syndrome (<2%)
Pregnancy category: B Toxic epidermal necrolysis (<2%)
Trade name: Duricef (Warner Chilcott) Important contra-indications noted in the Urticaria (<2%) [2]
Indications: Various infections caused by prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Central Nervous System
susceptible organisms mothers Fever (<2%)
Class: Cephalosporin, 1st generation Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a
Half-life: 1.2–1.5 hours Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
common beta-lactam structure. People who are Abdominal pain (3%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times
interactions with: none known Diarrhea (16%)
more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a Dyspepsia (3%)
Pregnancy category: B cephalosporin than those people who have no
Important contra-indications noted in the Flatulence (4%)
penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic Hepatitis (<2%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins).
Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a Loose stools (6%)
common beta-lactam structure. People who are Nausea (7%)
allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times Skin Pseudomembranous colitis (<2%)
more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a Exanthems (2%) Endocrine/Metabolic
cephalosporin than those people who have no Hypersensitivity [2] ALP increased (<2%)
penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic Lupus erythematosus [2] Creatine phosphokinase increased (<2%)
to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins). Pruritus [3]
Rash (51%) [12] Genitourinary
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2] Vaginitis (<2%)
Skin Vulvovaginal candidiasis (<2%)
Urticaria [2] Central Nervous System
Encephalopathy [10] Renal
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Headache [3] Renal failure (<2%)
Diarrhea [2] Neurotoxicity [15]
Nausea [2] Seizures [16]
Other Status epilepticus [5] CEFOTAXIME
Adverse effects [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Myoclonus [2] Trade name: Claforan (Sanofi-Aventis)
Indications: Various infections caused by
Local
CEFDINIR Injection-site reactions (3%) [2]
susceptible organisms
Class: Cephalosporin, 3rd generation
Trade name: Omnicef (Medicis) Other Half-life: 1 hour (adults)
Indications: Community-acquired pneumonia Adverse effects [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
and various infections caused by susceptible interactions with: none known
organisms Pregnancy category: B
Important contra-indications noted in the
Class: Cephalosporin, 3rd generation CEFIXIME prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Half-life: 1–2 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Trade name: Suprax (Lupin) Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a
interactions with: none known Indications: Various infections caused by common beta-lactam structure. People who are
Pregnancy category: B susceptible organisms allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times
Important contra-indications noted in the Class: Cephalosporin, 3rd generation more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a
prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Half-life: 3–4 hours cephalosporin than those people who have no
Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a Clinically important, potentially hazardous penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic
common beta-lactam structure. People who are interactions with: aminoglycosides, to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins).
allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times anticoagulants, BCG vaccine, carbamazepine,
more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a probenecid, typhoid vaccine, warfarin Skin
cephalosporin than those people who have no Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (2%)
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Hair
CELECOXIB Alopecia (<2%) [3] CELIPROLOL
Trade name: Celebrex (Pfizer) Nails Trade names: Celectol (Winthrop), Celol
Indications: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis Nail changes (<2%) (Pacific), Selectol (Sanofi-Aventis)
(adults and juveniles aged 2 years and over), Mucosal Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris
ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, primary Stomatitis (<2%) [4] Class: Beta blocker
dysmenorrhea Xerostomia (<2%) Half-life: 5–6 hours
Class: COX-2 inhibitor, Non-steroidal anti- Cardiovascular Clinically important, potentially hazardous
inflammatory (NSAID), Sulfonamide Cardiotoxicity [2] interactions with: amiodarone, bepridil,
Half-life: 11 hours Hypertension [2] diltiazem, disopyramide, floctafenine, quinidine,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Myocardial infarction [4] theophylline, verapamil
interactions with: ACE inhibitors, aliskiren, Pregnancy category: N/A
angiotensin II receptor antagonists, aspirin, Central Nervous System Important contra-indications noted in the
dexibuprofen, fluconazole, furosemide, lithium, Anorexia [3] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
NSAIDs, warfarin Depression [2]
Pregnancy category: D (pregnancy category C Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<2%)
Headache [3] Central Nervous System
prior to 30 weeks gestation; category D starting Headache [2]
at 30 weeks gestation) Paresthesias (<2%)
Stroke [3] Vertigo (dizziness) [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Vertigo (dizziness) [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
mothers; pediatric patients Neuromuscular/Skeletal Asthenia (fatigue) [3]
Note: Celecoxib is a sulfonamide and can be Asthenia (fatigue) [6]
absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce Myalgia/Myopathy (<2%)
severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture (<2%) CEPHALEXIN
epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
syndrome. NSAIDs may cause an increased risk Synonym: cefalexin
Abdominal pain [11]
of serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal Trade names: Keflex (Advancis), Keftab (Biovail)
Constipation [5]
adverse events, which can be fatal. This risk may Indications: Various infections caused by
Diarrhea [12]
increase with duration of use. susceptible organisms
Dyspepsia [10]
Contra-indicated in patients with known Class: Cephalosporin, 1st generation
Flatulence [2]
hypersensitivity to celecoxib, aspirin, or other Half-life: 0.9–1.2 hours
Gastrointestinal bleeding [4]
NSAIDs; in patients who have demonstrated Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Hepatotoxicity [3]
allergic-type reactions to sulfonamides; in patients interactions with: amikacin, gentamicin,
Nausea [15]
who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or metformin
Vomiting [10]
allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other Pregnancy category: B
NSAIDs; and for the treatment of peri-operative Endocrine/Metabolic Important contra-indications noted in the
pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft Dehydration [2] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
surgery. Mastodynia (<2%) mothers
Warning: CARDIOVASCULAR AND Genitourinary Note: Penicillin and cephalosporins share a
GASTROINTESTINAL RISKS Vaginitis (<2%) common beta-lactam structure. People who are
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (<2%) allergic to penicillin are approximately 4 times
Skin more likely to develop an allergic reaction to a
Renal
AGEP [7] cephalosporin than those people who have no
Nephrotoxicity [4]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [8] penicillin allergy (from 5–16% of patients allergic
Hematologic to penicillin develop reactions to cephalosporins).
Angioedema [9]
Anemia [2]
Bacterial infection (<2%)
Neutropenia [4]
Candidiasis (<2%) Skin
Dermatitis (<2%) [2] Ocular AGEP [4]
Diaphoresis (<2%) Visual disturbances [3] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [4]
Edema (<2%) [5] Local Angioedema [2]
Erythema [2] Application-site cellulitis (<2%) Bullous pemphigoid [2]
Erythema multiforme [3] Application-site reactions (<2%) Erythema multiforme [3]
Exanthems (<2%) [7] Exanthems [3]
Facial edema (<2%)
Other
Pemphigus [2]
Adverse effects [16]
Fixed eruption [2] Pruritus [3]
Herpes simplex (<2%) Allergic reactions (<2%) [2]
Pustules [2]
Herpes zoster (<2%) Death [4]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [3]
Hot flashes (<2%) Infection (<2%)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [4]
Hypersensitivity [8] Tooth disorder (<2%)
Urticaria [2]
Nodular eruption (<2%) Other
Peripheral edema (2%) [2] Adverse effects [2]
Photosensitivity (<2%) Side effects (2%) [2]
Pruritus (<2%) [6]
Rash (2%) [11]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2]
Sweet’s syndrome [3]
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [5]
Urticaria (<2%) [11]
Vasculitis [4]
Xerosis (<2%)
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CHASTEBERRY CHLORAL HYDRATE Photo-onycholysis [2]
Family: Verbenaceae Indications: Insomnia, sedation
Scientific name: Vitex agnus-castus Class: Anesthetic, general, Hypnotic
Indications: Premenstrual syndrome, abnormal Half-life: 8–11 hours CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
uterine bleeding, mastodynia Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Class: Hormone modulator interactions with: antihistamines, azatadine, Trade names: Libritabs (Valeant), Librium
Half-life: N/A brompheniramine, buclizine, chlorpheniramine, (Valeant), Limbitrol (Valeant)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous clemastine, dexchlorpheniramine, Indications: Anxiety
interactions with: dopamine-receptor diphenhydramine, meclizine, tripelennamine Class: Benzodiazepine
antagonists Pregnancy category: C Half-life: 6–25 hours
Pregnancy category: N/A Important contra-indications noted in the Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Important contra-indications noted in the prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers interactions with: chlorpheniramine,
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers clarithromycin, efavirenz, esomeprazole, imatinib,
Note: Chasteberry is not a phytoestrogen; it indinavir, ketoconazole, nelfinavir, nilutamide,
Skin ritonavir
appears to stimulate progesterone production. Acneform eruption [2]
The Catholic Church once placed it in the Pregnancy category: D
Angioedema [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
pockets of neophyte monks to help them to Dermatitis [2]
maintain their vow of chastity. prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Erythema multiforme [2] mothers; pediatric patients
Exanthems [3] Note: Limbitrol is chlordiazepoxide and
Skin Fixed eruption [5] amitriptyline.
Abscess [2] Pruritus [2]
Acneform eruption [4] Purpura [2]
Erythema [2] Rash (<10%) Skin
Pruritus [2] Urticaria (<10%) [2] Angioedema [3]
Urticaria [3] Dermatitis (<10%)
Mucosal Diaphoresis (>10%)
Mucosal Oral lesions [2] Edema (<10%)
Xerostomia [3] Cardiovascular Erythema multiforme [5]
Central Nervous System Hypotension [2] Erythema nodosum [2]
Headache [5] Central Nervous System Exanthems [3]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Agitation [2] Fixed eruption [7]
Asthenia (fatigue) [3] Sedation (prolonged) [2] Lupus erythematosus [3]
Photosensitivity [6]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Purpura [5]
Hepatotoxicity [4] Vomiting [4] Rash (>10%)
Nausea [4] Respiratory Urticaria [4]
Endocrine/Metabolic Apnea [2] Vasculitis [2]
Menstrual irregularities [3] Other Hair
Other Adverse effects [3] Alopecia [3]
Adverse effects [4] Death [3] Mucosal
Sialopenia (>10%)
Sialorrhea (<10%)
CHICORY CHLORAMPHENICOL Xerostomia (>10%)
Endocrine/Metabolic
Family: Compositae Indications: Various infections caused by Galactorrhea [3]
Scientific name: Cichorium intybus susceptible organisms
Indications: Coffee substitute, jaundice, liver Class: Antibiotic, CYP3A4 inhibitor
enlargement, gout, rheumatism, skin eruptions Half-life: 1.5–3.5 hours
connected with gout, inflammation. Topical: Clinically important, potentially hazardous CHLORHEXIDINE
leaves used for swelling and inflammation. interactions with: amoxicillin, ampicillin,
Culinary spice, flavoring clopidogrel, clozapine, ethotoin, fosphenytoin, Trade name: Hibiclens (SSL)
Class: Diuretic gliclazide, levodopa, mephenytoin, phenytoin, Indications: Skin antisepsis, gingivitis
Half-life: N/A propyphenazone, voriconazole Class: Antiseptic
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Pregnancy category: C Half-life: N/A
interactions with: none known Important contra-indications noted in the Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Pregnancy category: N/A prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers interactions with: none known
Pregnancy category: B
Important contra-indications noted in the
Skin Skin prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Dermatitis [2] AGEP [2] pediatric patients
Other Dermatitis [18]
Allergic reactions [3] Erythema multiforme [6]
Exanthems (<5%) [5] Skin
Hypersensitivity [2] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [29]
Purpura [2] Dermatitis [16]
Pustules [2] Hypersensitivity [9]
Sensitization [2] Rash [2]
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Urticaria [4]
Urticaria [3]
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CHOLESTYRAMINE Dyspepsia [2]
Hepatotoxicity [2] Trade name: Pletal (Otsuka)
Trade name: Questran (Par) Nausea [2] Indications: Peripheral vascular disease,
Indications: Pruritus associated with biliary intermittent claudication
obstruction, primary hypercholesterolemia Class: Antiplatelet, Phosphodiesterase inhibitor,
Class: Bile acid sequestrant
Half-life: N/A
CIDOFOVIR Vasodilator, peripheral
Half-life: 11–13 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Trade name: Vistide (Gilead) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: acarbose, acetaminophen, Indications: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in interactions with: anagrelide, anticoagulants,
acitretin, amiodarone, aspirin, bezafibrate, patients with acquired immunodeficiency antifungals, antiplatelet agents, clarithromycin,
calcifediol, chloroquine, cyclopenthiazide, syndrome (AIDS) collagenase, conivaptan, CYP2C19 inhibitors,
cyclosporine, deferasirox, digoxin, doxepin, Class: Antiviral, nucleotide analog CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors, dasatinib,
doxercalciferol, ergocalciferol, Half-life: ~2.6 hours deferasirox, diltiazem, drotrecogin alfa,
hydroxychloroquine, isotretinoin, leflunomide, Clinically important, potentially hazardous erythromycin, esomeprazole, fondaparinux,
levodopa, lovastatin, meloxicam, mycophenolate, interactions with: amphotericin B, cobicistat/ glucosamine, grapefruit juice, high-fat foods,
phytonadione, propranolol, raloxifene, elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, ibritumomab, itraconazole, ketoconazole,
sulfasalazine, sulfonylureas, tetracycline, tricyclic cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir macrolide antibiotics, NSAIDs, omeprazole, PEG-
antidepressants, troglitazone, ursodiol, valproic disoproxil, tenofovir disoproxil interferon, pentosan, pentoxifylline, prostacyclin
acid, vitamin A, vitamin E Pregnancy category: C analogues, salicylates, St John’s wort,
Pregnancy category: C Important contra-indications noted in the telithromycin, thrombolytic agents, tositumomab
Important contra-indications noted in the prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing & iodine131, voriconazole
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; mothers; pediatric patients
pediatric patients Warning: RENAL TOXICITY and
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with complete NEUTROPENIA
biliary obstruction.
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Purpura (3%)
Rash (8%) CLONIDINE CLOPIDOGREL
Xerosis (2%)
Trade name: Catapres (Boehringer Ingelheim) Trade name: Plavix (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
Mucosal Indications: Hypertension (Sanofi-Aventis)
Xerostomia (84%) [6] Class: Adrenergic alpha-receptor agonist Indications: Acute coronary syndrome, recent
Cardiovascular Half-life: 6–24 hours myocardial infarction, recent stroke, or
QT prolongation [4] Clinically important, potentially hazardous established peripheral arterial disease
Torsades de pointes [2] interactions with: acebutolol, alfuzosin, Class: Antiplatelet, Antiplatelet, thienopyridine
Central Nervous System amitriptyline, amoxapine, atenolol, betaxolol, Half-life: 6 hours
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (8%) captopril, carteolol, cilazapril, clomipramine, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Seizures [4] desipramine, dexmethylphenidate, diclofenac, interactions with: amiodarone, anisindione,
Serotonin syndrome [4] doxepin, enalapril, esmolol, fosinopril, anticoagulants, atorvastatin, calcium channel
Vertigo (dizziness) [2] imipramine, insulin aspart, insulin degludec, insulin blockers, cangrelor, carbamazepine,
detemir, insulin glargine, insulin glulisine, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal irbesartan, levodopa, levomepromazine, lisinopril, collagenase, dabigatran, dasatinib, delavirdine,
Myalgia/Myopathy (13%) meloxicam, metoprolol, milnacipran, nadolol, dexlansoprazole, diclofenac, dicumarol,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic nebivolol, nortriptyline, olmesartan, oxprenolol, dipyridamole, drotrecogin alfa, efavirenz,
Nausea [2] penbutolol, pericyazine, pindolol, propranolol, enoxaparin, erythromycin, esomeprazole,
Endocrine/Metabolic protriptyline, quinapril, ramipril, sotalol, sulpiride, etravirine, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine,
Gynecomastia (2%) timolol, trandolapril, triamcinolone, tricyclic fondaparinux, glucosamine, herbals with
SIADH [3] antidepressants, trimipramine, verapamil anticoagulant properties, ibritumomab, iloprost,
Pregnancy category: C itraconazole, ketoconazole, lansoprazole,
Genitourinary Important contra-indications noted in the lepirudin, macrolide antibiotics, meloxicam,
Vaginitis (2%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; miconazole, moclobemide, NSAIDs, omega-3
Other pediatric patients fatty acids, omeprazole, oxcarbazepine,
Adverse effects [4] pantoprazole, pentosan, pentoxifylline, polysulfate
Allergic reactions (<3%) Skin sodium, prasugrel, rabeprazole, rifapentine,
Depigmentation [2] rivaroxaban, salicylates, simvastatin,
Dermatitis (from patch) (20%) [23] telithromycin, thrombolytic agents, tinzaparin,
tositumomab & iodine131, voriconazole, warfarin
CLONAZEPAM Eczema [2]
Pregnancy category: B
Erythema [2]
Trade name: Klonopin (Roche) Lupus erythematosus [5] Important contra-indications noted in the
Indications: Petit mal and myoclonic seizures Pigmentation [2] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Class: Benzodiazepine Pityriasis rosea [2] pediatric patients
Half-life: 18–50 hours Pruritus (>5%) [6] Note: Contra-indicated in patients with active
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Psoriasis [2] pathological bleeding.
interactions with: amprenavir, Rash (<10%) [4] Warning: DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS IN
chlorpheniramine, clarithromycin, cobicistat/ Ulcerations (<10%) POOR METABOLIZERS
elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, Mucosal
efavirenz, esomeprazole, imatinib, indinavir, Xerostomia (40%) [13] Skin
nelfinavir, nevirapine, oxycodone, piracetam AGEP [2]
Pregnancy category: D Cardiovascular Angioedema [4]
Important contra-indications noted in the Bradycardia [8] Bullous dermatitis (<3%)
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Hypotension [18] Eczema (<3%)
mothers; pediatric patients Central Nervous System Edema (3–5%)
Fever [2] Exanthems (<3%) [2]
Skin Hallucinations [3] Hypersensitivity [9]
Bullous dermatitis [2] Headache [4] Pruritus (3%) [2]
Dermatitis (<10%) Hyperesthesia (<10%) Psoriasis [2]
Diaphoresis (>10%) Sedation [2] Purpura [18]
Pseudolymphoma [2] Seizures [2] Rash (4%) [5]
Rash (>10%) Somnolence (drowsiness) [6] Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) [4] Thrombocytopenic purpura [9]
Hair Ulcerations (<3%)
Alopecia [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) [2] Urticaria (<3%) [3]
Mucosal Cardiovascular
Sialopenia (>10%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Nausea [2] Acute coronary syndrome [2]
Sialorrhea (<10%) Myocardial infarction [2]
Xerostomia (>10%) Other
Adverse effects [3] Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Ageusia (taste loss) [3]
Psychosis [2] Fever [3]
Seizures [2] Hyperesthesia (<3%)
Other Intracranial hemorrhage [2]
Adverse effects [2] Paresthesias (<3%)
Allergic reactions (<10%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Arthralgia [5]
Rhabdomyolysis [3]
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Skin Skin
Acneform eruption (16%) [3] Skin Prurigo [2]
Basal cell carcinoma (5%) Angioedema [3]
Diaphoresis [3] Central Nervous System
Erythema (10%) [2] Headache [4]
Hyperkeratosis (11%) [3] Hyperkeratosis (fingers and palms) [2]
Necrosis [6] Migraine [4]
Keratoacanthoma [3]
Photosensitivity (46%) [8] Purpura [4]
Rash [7] Raynaud’s phenomenon [2]
Squamous cell carcinoma (6%) [6] Scleroderma (reversible) [3] CODEINE
Vasculitis [14]
Hair Synonym: methylmorphine
Alopecia (15%) [3] Mucosal
Nasal septal perforation [4] Trade names: Halotussin (Watson), Nucofed
Mucosal Palatal perforation [7] (Monarch), Robitussin AC (Wyeth), Tussi-
Stomatitis (14%) Organidin (MedPointe)
Cardiovascular Indications: Pain, cough suppressant
Cardiovascular Angina [2]
Hypertension (15%) Class: Opiate agonist
Brugada syndrome [3] Half-life: 2.5–4 hours
Central Nervous System Chest pain [5] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Chills (10%) Myocardial infarction [6] interactions with: alcohol, cinacalcet, CNS
Fever (28%) [4] Myocardial ischemia [2] depressants, delavirdine, MAO inhibitors,
mianserin, terbinafine, tipranavir
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Endocrine/Metabolic
DABIGATRAN DABRAFENIB ALP increased (19%) [2]
ALT increased [4]
Trade name: Pradaxa (Boehringer Ingelheim) Trade name: Tafinlar (Novartis) Appetite decreased [3]
Indications: Prevention of venous Indications: Melanoma (unresectable or AST increased [5]
thromboembolic events, reduce stroke risk metastatic) in patients with BRAF V600E mutation Hyperglycemia (50%)
Class: Anticoagulant, Thrombin inhibitor Class: BRAF inhibitor, Kinase inhibitor Hyponatremia (8%) [2]
Half-life: 2.5 days Half-life: 8 hours Hypophosphatemia (37%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: amiodarone, antacids, interactions with: strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 Renal
anticoagulants, atorvastatin, carbamazepine, inducers or inhibitors inhibitors Nephrotoxicity (<10%) [2]
clarithromycin, clopidogrel, collagenase, Pregnancy category: D Hematologic
cyclosporine, darunavir, dasatinib, deferasirox, Important contra-indications noted in the Anemia [5]
desirudin, dextran, diclofenac, dronedarone, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Leukopenia [2]
fondaparinux, heparin, ibritumomab, pediatric patients Neutropenia [4]
itraconazole, ketoconazole, ketorolac, lapatinib, Ocular
meloxicam, nandrolone, neratinib, NSAIDs, P- Skin Chorioretinopathy [2]
glycoprotein inducers and inhibitors, Acneform eruption [5] Vision blurred [3]
pantoprazole, pentosan, phenytoin, polysulfate Actinic keratoses [3]
sodium, prostacyclin analogues, proton pump Other
Basal cell carcinoma [4] Adverse effects [8]
inhibitors, quinidine, rifampin, rivaroxaban, Bullae (<10%)
salicylates, St John’s wort, sulfinpyrazone, Erythema [2]
tacrolimus, telaprevir, thrombolytic agents, Exanthems [2]
ticlopidine, tipranavir, tositumomab & iodine131, Hand–foot syndrome (20%) [7] DACARBAZINE
ulipristal, verapamil, vitamin K antagonists Hyperkeratosis (37%) [14]
Pregnancy category: C Hypersensitivity (<10%) Synonym: DIC
Important contra-indications noted in the Keratoacanthoma (7%) [7] Trade name: DTIC-Dome (Bayer)
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Keratosis pilaris [4] Indications: Malignant melanoma, carcinomas
mothers; pediatric patients Lesions [2] Class: Alkylating agent, Antineoplastic
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with active Malignant melanoma (2%) Half-life: 5 hours
pathological bleeding or with a mechanical Panniculitis [6] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
prosthetic heart valve. Papillomas (27%) [5] interactions with: aldesleukin
Warning: DISCONTINUING PRADAXA IN Peripheral edema [4] Pregnancy category: C
PATIENTS WITHOUT ADEQUATE Photosensitivity [8] Important contra-indications noted in the
CONTINUOUS ANTICOAGULATION Pruritus [4] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
INCREASES RISK OF STROKE Rash (17%) [7]
Seborrheic keratoses [2] Skin
Skin Squamous cell carcinoma (7%) [18] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis
Bruising (<10%) Toxicity [4] (<10%)
Exanthems [2] Transient acantholytic dermatosis [4] Flushing (<10%) [2]
Rash [2] Xerosis [5] Hypersensitivity [2]
Mucosal Hair Photosensitivity [10]
Epistaxis (nosebleed) [3] Alopecia (22%) [8] Rash (<10%) [2]
Hair changes [2] Urticaria [2]
Cardiovascular
Myocardial infarction [5] Cardiovascular Hair
Cardiotoxicity [2] Alopecia (<10%) [4]
Central Nervous System
Headache [2] Chest pain [2] Mucosal
Intracranial hemorrhage [4] Hypertension [4] Stomatitis (48%)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage [2] Central Nervous System Central Nervous System
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Chills [6] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<10%)
Abdominal pain [2] Fever (28%) [26] Peripheral neuropathy [2]
Dyspepsia (11%) [8] Headache (32%) [9] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Esophagitis [3] Intracranial hemorrhage [3] Asthenia (fatigue) (75%) [4]
Gastritis [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%)
Gastrointestinal bleeding (6%) [10] Arthralgia (27%) [12] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Genitourinary Asthenia (fatigue) [15] Diarrhea [3]
Hematuria [2] Back pain (12%) Hepatotoxicity [3]
Myalgia/Myopathy (11%) [2] Nausea [3]
Renal
Renal failure [4] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Vomiting [2]
Abdominal pain [2] Respiratory
Hematologic Constipation (11%) [2]
Anemia (<4%) Flu-like syndrome [2]
Diarrhea [7] Pulmonary toxicity [2]
Anticoagulation [2] Nausea [11]
Bleeding [3] Pancreatitis (<10%) Endocrine/Metabolic
Hemorrhage [9] Vomiting [9] ALT increased [2]
Thrombosis [3] AST increased [2]
Respiratory
Other Cough (12%) [3] Hematologic
Adverse effects [6] Nasopharyngitis (10%) Neutropenia [5]
Death [6] Thrombocytopenia [2]
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Respiratory
DEFEROXAMINE Alveolar hemorrhage (pulmonary) (9%) DELAFLOXACIN
Pneumonia (5%)
Trade name: Desferal (Novartis) Pulmonary hemorrhage (4%) Trade name: Baxdela (Melinta)
Indications: Hemochromatosis, acute iron Pulmonary toxicity (6%) Indications: Acute bacterial skin and skin
overload structure infections caused by designated
Class: Chelator, iron Endocrine/Metabolic susceptible bacteria
Half-life: 6.1 hours Hyperuricemia (2%) Class: Antibiotic, fluoroquinolone
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Hematologic Half-life: 4–9 hours
interactions with: ascorbic acid, ferrous sulfate, Hemorrhage [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
zinc Sepsis (7%) interactions with: none known
Pregnancy category: C Other Pregnancy category: N/A (Insufficient evidence
Adverse effects [3] to inform drug-associated risk)
Skin Infection (3%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Hypersensitivity [2] mothers; pediatric patients
Note: Fluoroquinolones are associated with an
Central Nervous System DEFLAZACORT increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in
Neurotoxicity [2] all ages. This risk is further increased in older
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Trade name: Emflaza (Marathon) patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients
Arthralgia [6] Indications: Duchenne muscular dystrophy taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with
Class: Corticosteroid kidney, heart or lung transplants.
Endocrine/Metabolic Half-life: N/A
Serum creatinine increased [2] Fluoroquinolones may exacerbate muscle
Clinically important, potentially hazardous weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis.
Otic interactions with: carbamazepine, Warning: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hearing loss [2] clarithromycin, diltiazem, efavirenz, fluconazole, INCLUDING TENDINITIS, TENDON
Ototoxicity [7] grapefruit juice, live vaccines, pancuronium, RUPTURE, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY,
Ocular phenytoin, rifampin, verapamil CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, and
Night blindness [2] Pregnancy category: N/A (Should be used EXACERBATION OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Retinopathy [12] during pregnancy only if the potential benefit
justifies the potential risk to the fetus)
Local Important contra-indications noted in the Skin
Injection-site inflammation (<10%) prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Dermatitis (<2%)
Injection-site pain (<10%) mothers; pediatric patients Edema (<2%)
Erythema (<2%)
Other
Flushing (<2%)
Death [3] Skin Hypersensitivity (<2%)
Cushingoid features (33%) [3] Irritation (<2%)
Erythema (8%) Pruritus (<2%)
DEFIBROTIDE Hypersensitivity [3] Rash (<2%)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Urticaria (<2%)
Trade name: Defitelio (Jazz) Hair
Indications: Hepatic veno-occlusive disease in
Mucosal
Hirsutism (10%) [2] Oral candidiasis (<2%)
patients with renal or pulmonary dysfunction
following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation Mucosal Cardiovascular
Class: Oligonucleotide Rhinorrhea (8%) Bradycardia (<2%)
Half-life: <2 hours Central Nervous System Hypertension (<2%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Behavioral disturbances [2] Hypotension (<2%)
interactions with: alteplase, heparin Irritability (8%) Palpitation (<2%)
Pregnancy category: N/A (No data available) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Phlebitis (<2%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Abdominal pain (6%) Tachycardia (<2%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Central Nervous System
Note: Contra-indicated for concomitant Respiratory
Cough (12%) Abnormal dreams (<2%)
administration with systemic anticoagulant or Anxiety (<2%)
fibrinolytic therapy. Nasopharyngitis (10%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (12%) Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<2%)
Headache (3%) [3]
Skin Endocrine/Metabolic Hypoesthesia (<2%)
Graft-versus-host reaction (6%) Appetite increased (14%) [2] Insomnia (<2%)
Weight gain (20%) [6] Paresthesias (<2%)
Mucosal
Epistaxis (nosebleed) (14%) Genitourinary Presyncope (<2%)
Pollakiuria (12%) Syncope (<2%)
Cardiovascular Vertigo (dizziness) (<2%)
Hypotension (37%) [4] Ocular
Cataract [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Central Nervous System Myalgia/Myopathy (<2%)
Cerebral hemorrhage (2%) Other
Intracranial hemorrhage (3%) Adverse effects [3] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Side effects [2] Abdominal pain (<2%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Diarrhea (8%) [6]
Diarrhea (24%) Dyspepsia (<2%)
Gastrointestinal bleeding (9%) [3] Nausea (8%) [6]
Nausea (16%) Vomiting (2%) [2]
Vomiting (18%)
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Cardiovascular Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Myocardial infarction [2] Constipation (9–14%) DEXAMETHASONE
Central Nervous System Diarrhea (5–11%)
Nausea (22–41%) [6] Trade names: Decadron (Merck), Dexone
Headache [7] (Solvay), Ozurdex (Allergan)
Seizures [5] Vomiting (3–9%)
Indications: Antiemetic, arthralgias, dermatoses,
Endocrine/Metabolic Endocrine/Metabolic diagnostic aid, macular edema following branch
Hyponatremia [13] Appetite decreased (5–10%) retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal
SIADH [2] Libido decreased (3–6%) vein occlusion (CRVO), non-infectious uveitis
Weight gain (<2%) affecting the posterior segment of the eye
Local Weight loss (<2%)
Injection-site pain (<10%) Class: Antiemetic, Corticosteroid, systemic,
Genitourinary Corticosteroid, topical
Ejaculatory dysfunction (<5%) Half-life: N/A
Erectile dysfunction (3–11%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
DESVENLAFAXINE Sexual dysfunction (<2%) interactions with: albendazole,
Otic aminoglutethimide, amprenavir, aprepitant,
Trade name: Pristiq (Wyeth) aspirin, bexarotene, boceprevir, carbamazepine,
Indications: Major depressive disorder Tinnitus (<2%)
caspofungin, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/
Class: Antidepressant, Serotonin-norepinephrine Ocular tenofovir alafenamide, cobicistat/elvitegravir/
reuptake inhibitor Mydriasis (2–6%) emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil,
Half-life: 11 hours Vision blurred (3–4%) cyclophosphamide, dasatinib, delavirdine,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous diuretics, ephedrine, imatinib, itraconazole,
interactions with: alcohol, aspirin, CNS-active ixabepilone, lapatinib, lenalidomide, live vaccines,
agents, heparin, ketoconazole, linezolid, lithium,
MAO inhibitors, NSAIDs, sibutramine, tramadol,
DEUTETRABENAZINE lopinavir, methotrexate, midazolam,
phenobarbital, phenytoin, praziquantel,
venlafaxine, warfarin Trade name: Austedo (Teva) primidone, rifampin, rilpivirine, romidepsin,
Pregnancy category: C Indications: Chorea associated with simeprevir, sorafenib, sunitinib, telaprevir,
Important contra-indications noted in the Huntington’s disease temsirolimus, ticagrelor, vandetanib, warfarin
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Class: Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 Pregnancy category: C
mothers; pediatric patients inhibitor Important contra-indications noted in the
Warning: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND Half-life: 9–10 hours prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
BEHAVIORS Clinically important, potentially hazardous pediatric patients
interactions with: alcohol or other sedating
Skin drugs, bupropion, dopamine antagonists or Skin
Hot flashes (<2%) antipsychotics, fluoxetine, MAO inhibitors, Acneform eruption [6]
Hyperhidrosis (10–21%) paroxetine hydrochloride, quinidine, strong AGEP [2]
Hypersensitivity (2%) CYP2D6 inhibitors, tetrabenazine Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3]
Rash (<2%) Pregnancy category: N/A (Based on animal Dermatitis [5]
Mucosal data, may cause fetal harm) Edema [4]
Epistaxis (nosebleed) (<2%) Important contra-indications noted in the Erythema multiforme [3]
Xerostomia (11–25%) [3] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Exanthems [4]
mothers; pediatric patients Flushing [5]
Cardiovascular Note: Contra-indicated in suicidal or untreated/
Hypertension (<2%) Herpes zoster [2]
inadequately treated depression, in hepatic Hyperhidrosis [2]
Hypotension (~2%) impairment. or in patients taking MAO inhibitors,
Orthostatic hypotension (<2%) Hypersensitivity [6]
reserpine or tetrabenazine. Peripheral edema [8]
Palpitation (<3%) Warning: DEPRESSION AND SUICIDALITY
Tachycardia (<2%) Pigmentation [2]
Pruritus [7]
Central Nervous System Skin Pruritus ani et vulvae [2]
Abnormal dreams (2–4%) Hematoma (4%) Rash [11]
Anorexia (5–8%) [2] Striae [4]
Anorgasmia (3–8%) Mucosal
Xerostomia (9%) Toxicity [5]
Anxiety (3–5%) Tumor lysis syndrome [3]
Chills (<4%) Central Nervous System Xerosis [2]
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<2%) Anxiety (4%) [2]
Extrapyramidal symptoms (<2%) Depression [3] Mucosal
Headache (20–29%) [3] Insomnia (7%) [3] Oral candidiasis [2]
Impaired concentration (<2%) Somnolence (drowsiness) (11%) [6] Cardiovascular
Insomnia (9–12%) [3] Vertigo (dizziness) (4%) Bradycardia [9]
Irritability (2%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Cardiac failure [2]
Nervousness (<2%) [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (9%) [3] Cardiotoxicity [2]
Paresthesias (<3%) Hypertension [18]
Seizures (~2%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Myocardial toxicity [11]
Somnolence (drowsiness) (4–12%) [4] Constipation (4%) Tachycardia [2]
Suicidal ideation [2] Diarrhea (9%) [2] Thromboembolism [3]
Syncope (<2%) Respiratory Venous thromboembolism [5]
Tremor (~3%) Nasopharyngitis [2] Central Nervous System
Vertigo (dizziness) (10–16%) [5] Genitourinary Anorexia [2]
Yawning (<4%) Urinary tract infection (7%) Catatonia [2]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [3]
Asthenia (fatigue) (7–11%) [2] Fever [7]
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Neuromuscular/Skeletal Cardiovascular
Arthralgia (3–5%) ELETRIPTAN Palpitation (5%) [3]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Trade name: Relpax (Pfizer) Central Nervous System
Abdominal pain (<5%) Indications: Migraine headaches Headache (13–40%) [2]
Constipation (<5%) Class: 5-HT1 agonist, Serotonin receptor agonist, Migraine (10%)
Diarrhea (<5%) Triptan Vertigo (dizziness) (8%)
Nausea (11–16%) Half-life: 4–5 hours Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Endocrine/Metabolic Clinically important, potentially hazardous Asthenia (fatigue) (8–14%)
Amenorrhea (4–7%) interactions with: clarithromycin, Back pain (12%)
Libido decreased (<5%) dihydroergotamine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Pain in extremities (11%)
Weight gain (<5%) methysergide, nefazodone, nelfinavir, paclitaxel, Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
ritonavir, SNRIs, SSRIs, telithromycin, triptans, Abdominal pain (10%) [2]
troleandomycin, voriconazole Constipation (5%)
ELBASVIR & Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the
Diarrhea (12%) [2]
Dyspepsia (7%)
GRAZOPREVIR prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Flatulence (10%)
pediatric patients Gastroesophageal reflux (7%)
Trade name: Zepatier (Merck) Note: Contra-indicated in patients with history, Nausea (10–12%)
Indications: Chronic hepatitis C virus genotypes symptoms, or signs of ischemic cardiac,
1 or 4 (with or without ribavirin) cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular Respiratory
Class: Direct-acting antiviral, Hepatitis C virus syndromes, or in patients with uncontrolled Cough (7%)
NS3/4A protease inhibitor (grazoprevir), hypertension. Other
Hepatitis C virus NS5A inhibitor (elbasvir) Adverse effects [2]
Half-life: 24 hours (elbasvir); 31 hours Skin
(grazoprevir) Flushing (2%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: atazanavir, atorvastatin,
Mucosal ELOSULFASE ALFA
Xerostomia (2–4%)
bosentan, carbamazepine, cobicistat/elvitegravir/ Trade name: Vimizim (BioMarin)
emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, cyclosporine, Cardiovascular Indications: Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA
darunavir, efavirenz, fluvastatin, ketoconazole, Chest pain (<4%) [3] (Morquio A syndrome)
lopinavir, lovastatin, modafinil, moderate CYP3A Central Nervous System Class: Enzyme
inducers, nafcillin, OATP1B1/3 inhibitors, Headache (3–4%) Half-life: 8–36 minutes
phenytoin, rifampin, rosuvastatin, saquinavir, Neurotoxicity [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
simvastatin, strong CYP3A inducers, tacrolimus, Paresthesias (3–4%) interactions with: none known
tipranavir Somnolence (drowsiness) (3–7%) [2] Pregnancy category: C
Pregnancy category: N/A (No available data; Vertigo (dizziness) (3–7%) Important contra-indications noted in the
contra-indicated in pregnant women and in men Warm feeling (2%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
with pregnant partners when administered with pediatric patients
ribavirin) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) (4–10%) [4] Warning: RISK OF ANAPHYLAXIS
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with Abdominal pain (<2%) Skin
moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child- Dyspepsia (<2%) Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (8%)
Pugh B or C). Dysphagia (<2%) Hypersensitivity (19%) [2]
Nausea (3–7%) [5] Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Vomiting [2] Chills (10%)
Headache (10–11%) [9] Other Fever (33%)
Adverse effects [2] Headache (26%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) (5–11%) [9] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) (10%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain (2%) ELIGLUSTAT Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Diarrhea (2%) [2] Abdominal pain (21%)
Hepatotoxicity [2] Trade name: Cerdelga (Genzyme) Nausea (24%)
Nausea (11%) [8] Indications: Gaucher disease Vomiting (31%) [2]
Class: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor Local
Hematologic Half-life: 7–9 hours
Anemia [2] Infusion-related reactions [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Other interactions with: carbamazepine, grapefruit
Adverse effects [2] juice, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, St John’s
wort, strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors ELOTUZUMAB
Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the Trade name: Empliciti (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Indications: Multiple myeloma (in combination
pediatric patients with lenalidomide and dexamethasone) in patients
who have received one to three prior therapies
Class: Monoclonal antibody
Skin Half-life: N/A
Rash (5%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Mucosal interactions with: none known
Oropharyngeal pain (10%)
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Skin
EPIRUBICIN EPOETIN ALFA Diaphoresis (41%)
Flushing [6]
Trade name: Ellence (Pfizer) Synonyms: erythropoietin; EPO Pruritus (4%)
Indications: Adjuvant therapy in primary breast Trade names: Epogen (Amgen), Eprex (Janssen- Rash (10%) [2]
cancer Cilag), Procrit (Ortho)
Class: Antibiotic, anthracycline Indications: Anemia Cardiovascular
Half-life: 33 hours Class: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), Bradycardia (5%) [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Erythropoietin Cardiac failure (31%)
interactions with: amlodipine, bepridil, Half-life: 4–13 hours (in patients with chronic Chest pain (11%) [2]
cimetidine, diltiazem, felodipine, isradipine, renal failure) Hypotension (16%) [5]
nicardipine, nifedipine, nimodipine, nisoldipine, Clinically important, potentially hazardous Tachycardia (35%) [2]
verapamil interactions with: none known Central Nervous System
Pregnancy category: D Pregnancy category: C Agitation (11%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Important contra-indications noted in the Anxiety (21%) [2]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Chills (25%)
Warning: SEVERE OR LIFE-THREATENING Warning: ERYTHROPOIESIS-STIMULATING Fever (25%)
HEMATOLOGICAL AND OTHER ADVERSE AGENTS (ESAs) INCREASE THE RISK OF Headache (83%) [13]
REACTIONS DEATH, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, Insomnia (9%)
STROKE, VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM, Paresthesias (12%)
Skin THROMBOSIS OF VASCULAR ACCESS AND Seizures (4%)
Erythroderma (5%) TUMOR PROGRESSION OR RECURRENCE Somnolence (drowsiness) (4%)
Hand–foot syndrome [5] Syncope (13%)
Hot flashes (5–39%) Skin Tremor (21%)
Pruritus (9%) Angioedema (<5%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Rash (<9%) [2] Edema (17%) Back pain (13%)
Vasculitis [2] Pruritus (12–21%) [2] Jaw pain (54%) [6]
Hair Rash (2–19%) Myalgia/Myopathy (44%)
Alopecia (69–95%) [18] Cardiovascular Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Mucosal Hypertension (3–28%) Abdominal pain (14%)
Mucositis [5] Central Nervous System Diarrhea [2]
Stomatitis [9] Fever (10–42%) [2] Nausea [5]
Cardiovascular Headache (5–18%) Respiratory
Cardiotoxicity [3] Paresthesias (11%) Alveolar hemorrhage (pulmonary) [2]
QT prolongation [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Dyspnea (2%)
Arthralgia (10–16%) Flu-like syndrome (25%)
Central Nervous System Pneumonia [2]
Anorexia [5] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [2] Constipation [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
Fever [2] Nausea (35–56%) Weight loss (27%)
Headache [2] Respiratory Hematologic
Neurotoxicity [2] Cough (4–26%) Sepsis (25%)
Peripheral neuropathy [4] Dyspnea [2] Local
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Hematologic Injection-site infection (21%)
Arthralgia [2] Thrombocytopenia [2] Injection-site pain (13%)
Asthenia (fatigue) (6%) [9] Other
Myalgia/Myopathy (55%) [5] Ocular
Hallucinations, visual [2] Adverse effects [3]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain [2] Local
Constipation [3] Injection-site reactions (7%)
Diarrhea [7]
EPROSARTAN
Hepatotoxicity [2] Trade name: Teveten (AbbVie)
Nausea [13] EPOPROSTENOL Indications: Hypertension
Vomiting [11] Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Endocrine/Metabolic Trade names: Flolan (GSK), Veletri (Actelion) (blocker), Antihypertensive
ALT increased [2] Indications: Pulmonary arterial hypertension Half-life: 5–9 hours
Amenorrhea [2] Class: Peripheral vasodilator Clinically important, potentially hazardous
AST increased [2] Half-life: 6 minutes interactions with: none known
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Pregnancy category: D (category C in first
Hematologic interactions with: anticoagulants,
Anemia [9] trimester; category D in second and third
antihypertensives, diuretics, vasodilators trimesters)
Febrile neutropenia [5] Pregnancy category: B
Leukopenia [4] Important contra-indications noted in the
Important contra-indications noted in the prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Neutropenia [13] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Thrombocytopenia [5] pediatric patients
mothers; pediatric patients Warning: FETAL TOXICITY
Local Note: Contra-indicated in patients with heart
Injection-site reactions (3–20%) failure induced by reduced left ventricular ejection
fraction. Central Nervous System
Other Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [2]
Allergic reactions [2] Vertigo (dizziness) [2]
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Arthralgia (2%) Diarrhea (2%) ERIBULIN
Asthenia (fatigue) (2%) Nausea (7%) [2]
Vomiting (4%) Trade name: Halaven (Eisai)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Indications: Metastatic breast cancer in patients
Abdominal pain (2%) Local who have previously received at least two
Respiratory Infusion-related reactions (8%) chemotherapeutic regimens (prior therapy should
Cough (4%) [3] have included an anthracycline and a taxane in
Pharyngitis (4%) either the adjuvant or metastatic setting),
Rhinitis (4%) ERGOMETRINE unresectable or metastatic liposarcoma in
Upper respiratory tract infection (8%) [2] patients who have received a prior anthracycline-
Other Trade name: Ergometrine (Hameln) containing regimen
Adverse effects [3] Indications: Management of the third stage of Class: Antineoplastic, Microtubule inhibitor
labor and in the treatment of postpartum Half-life: 40 hours
hemorrhage Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Class: Amine alkaloid interactions with: none known
EPTIFIBATIDE Half-life: N/A Pregnancy category: N/A (No available data but
Clinically important, potentially hazardous caused embryo-fetal toxicity in animal studies)
Trade name: Integrilin (Merck) interactions with: halothane, sympathomimetic Important contra-indications noted in the
Indications: Acute coronary syndrome, unstable agents prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
angina Important contra-indications noted in the pediatric patients
Class: Antiplatelet, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Half-life: 2.5 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Skin
interactions with: anticoagulants, antiplatelet Cardiovascular Peripheral edema (5–10%)
agents, collagenase, dasatinib, drotrecogin alfa, Myocardial infarction [4] Rash (5–10%)
fondaparinux, glucosamine, ibritumomab, Myocardial ischemia [3] Hair
iloprost, lepirudin, NSAIDs, pentoxifylline, Alopecia (45%) [10]
salicylates, thrombolytic agents, tositumomab & Mucosal
iodine131 ERGOTAMINE Mucosal inflammation (9%)
Pregnancy category: B Stomatitis (5–10%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Trade name: Wigrettes (Organon) Xerostomia (5–10%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Indications: Migraine, migraine variants
pediatric patients Class: Ergot alkaloid Central Nervous System
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with a history Half-life: 2 hours Anorexia (20%) [3]
of bleeding diathesis, or evidence of active Clinically important, potentially hazardous Depression (5–10%)
abnormal bleeding within the previous 30 days; interactions with: acebutolol, almotriptan, Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (5–10%)
severe hypertension not adequately controlled on amprenavir, azithromycin, boceprevir, ceritinib, Fever (21%)
antihypertensive therapy; major surgery within chlortetracycline, crizotinib, darunavir, dasabuvir/ Headache (19%)
the preceding 6 weeks; history of stroke within ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasatinib, Insomnia (5–10%)
30 days or any history of hemorrhagic stroke; delavirdine, demeclocycline, doxycycline, Neurotoxicity [7]
current or planned administration of another eluxadoline, enzalutamide, epinephrine, Peripheral neuropathy (35%) [28]
parenteral GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor; or dependency on erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, letermovir, Vertigo (dizziness) (5–10%)
renal dialysis. lopinavir, lymecycline, methylergonovine, Neuromuscular/Skeletal
mifepristone, minocycline, naratriptan, nelfinavir, Arthralgia (22%)
Cardiovascular nilotinib, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, Asthenia (fatigue) (54%) [32]
Hypotension (7%) oxytetracycline, posaconazole, propyphenazone, Back pain (16%)
ribociclib, ritonavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, Muscle spasm (5–10%)
Hematologic tetracycline, tigecycline, tipranavir, Myalgia/Myopathy (22%)
Bleeding [3] troleandomycin, voriconazole, warfarin Pain in extremities (11%)
Hemorrhage (<10%) Pregnancy category: X
Thrombocytopenia [16] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Important contra-indications noted in the Abdominal pain (5–10%)
Thrombosis [3] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Constipation (25%) [2]
Other Note: Ergotamine is excreted in breast milk and Diarrhea (18%) [3]
Death [2] may cause symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, weak Dyspepsia (5–10%)
pulse and unstable blood pressure in nursing Hepatotoxicity [2]
infants. Nausea (35%) [9]
ERAVACYCLINE * Vomiting (18%)
Skin Respiratory
Trade name: Xerava (Tetraphase Pharms Inc) Toxicity [4] Cough (14%)
Indications: treatment of complicated intra- Cardiovascular Dyspnea (16%) [2]
abdominal infections in patients 18 years of age Valvulopathy [3] Upper respiratory tract infection (5–10%)
and older
Class: Antibacterial, tetracycline Respiratory Endocrine/Metabolic
Half-life: 20 hours Pleural effusion [2] ALT increased [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Appetite decreased [2]
interactions with: none known Hypokalemia (5–10%)
Pregnancy category: N/A (data insufficient to Weight loss (21%)
inform drug-associated risk of major birth defects Genitourinary
and miscarriages.) Urinary tract infection (10%)
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Cough (21–30%) [6] EVOLOCUMAB EXEMESTANE
Dyspnea (20–24%) [8]
Nasopharyngitis (25%) Trade name: Repatha (Amgen) Trade name: Aromasin (Pfizer)
Pharyngitis (11%) Indications: Heterozygous or homozygous Indications: Advanced breast cancer
Pharyngolaryngeal pain (4%) familial hypercholesterolemia where additional Class: Aromatase inhibitor
Pleural effusion (7%) lowering of low density lipoprotein cholesterol is Half-life: 24 hours
Pneumonia [11] required Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Pneumonitis (14–17%) [43] Class: Monoclonal antibody, Proprotein interactions with: efavirenz, oxcarbazepine,
Pulmonary toxicity [11] convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) rifapentine
Rhinitis (25%) inhibitor Pregnancy category: X
Sinusitis (39%) Half-life: 11–17 days Important contra-indications noted in the
Upper respiratory tract infection (25–82%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
[2] interactions with: none known pediatric patients
Pregnancy category: N/A (No data available but
Endocrine/Metabolic likely to cross the placenta in second and third
ALT increased (21–48%) [4] Skin
trimester) Diaphoresis (6–12%) [2]
Amenorrhea [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
Appetite decreased (30%) [5] Edema (7%)
prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Hot flashes (30%) [7]
AST increased (25–56%) [3]
Diabetes mellitus (2–10%) [2] Lymphedema (2–5%)
GGT increased [2] Mucosal Peripheral edema (9%) [2]
Hypercholesterolemia [7] Nasal congestion [2] Pruritus (2–5%)
Hyperglycemia [39] Oropharyngeal pain [2] Radiation recall dermatitis [2]
Hyperlipidemia [8] Cardiovascular Rash (2–5%) [6]
Hypertriglyceridemia [3] Hypertension (2%) Hair
Hypokalemia [4] Central Nervous System Alopecia (2–5%)
Hypomagnesemia [2] Headache (4%) [11] Mucosal
Hyponatremia [3] Neurotoxicity [2] Stomatitis [10]
Hypophosphatemia [5] Vertigo (dizziness) (3%)
Hypothyroidism [2] Central Nervous System
Serum creatinine increased (19–50%) [4] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [2]
Weight loss (9–28%) [3] Arthralgia (2%) [9] Headache [3]
Asthenia (fatigue) [3] Insomnia [2]
Genitourinary Back pain (2–6%) [10] Paresthesias (2–5%)
Urinary tract infection (15%) Bone or joint pain (3%) [4] Tumor pain (30%)
Renal Muscle spasm [7] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Nephrotoxicity [5] Myalgia/Myopathy (3%) [11] Arthralgia [4]
Proteinuria (7%) [16] Pain in extremities [5] Asthenia (fatigue) [7]
Renal failure (3%) [3] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Back pain [2]
Hematologic Diarrhea (3%) [5] Bone or joint pain [2]
Anemia [39] Gastroenteritis (2%) [2] Myalgia/Myopathy [2]
Cytopenia [2] Hepatotoxicity [5] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Dyslipidemia [2] Nausea [4] Diarrhea [4]
Febrile neutropenia [5] Respiratory
Hemoglobin decreased (86–92%) [2] Respiratory
Cough (<4%) [3] Dyspnea [2]
Hemolytic uremic syndrome [2] Influenza (<6%) [10]
Hemorrhage (3%) [3] Pneumonitis [6]
Nasopharyngitis (4–10%) [14] Pulmonary toxicity [2]
Hemotoxicity [5] Pharyngitis [2]
Immunosupression [2] Sinusitis (3%) [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
Leukopenia [4] Upper respiratory tract infection (2–6%) Hyperglycemia [5]
Lymphopenia [8] [11] Hematologic
Neutropenia [18] Anemia [3]
Platelets decreased (23–45%) Endocrine/Metabolic
Sepsis [2] Creatine phosphokinase increased [9] Other
Thrombocytopenia [21] Genitourinary Adverse effects [2]
Otic Urinary tract infection (<4%)
Otitis media (36%) Local
Ocular Injection-site bruising [4] EXENATIDE
Conjunctivitis (2%) Injection-site edema [2]
Injection-site erythema [3] Trade names: Bydureon (Amylin), Byetta
Eyelid edema (4%) [2] (Amylin)
Ocular hyperemia (4%) Injection-site pain [7]
Injection-site reactions (3–5%) [10] Indications: Type II diabetes mellitus
Other Class: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor
Adverse effects [31] Other agonist, Incretin mimetic, Insulin secretagogue
Death [10] Adverse effects [6] Half-life: 2.4 hours
Infection (18%) [32] Allergic reactions (5%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Side effects [2] interactions with: acetaminophen, alcohol,
antibiotics, corticosteroids, lovastatin, oral
contraceptives, pegvisomant, prandial insulin,
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nelfinavir, PEG-interferon, phenobarbital, FEXOFENADINE
phenytoin, pramlintide, rifampin, ritonavir,
Adverse effects [7] saquinavir, secretin, St John’s wort, telithromycin, Trade name: Allegra (Sanofi-Aventis)
Death [7] terbinafine, tipranavir, tocilizumab, voriconazole Indications: Allergic rhinitis, pruritus, urticaria
Pregnancy category: C Class: Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
Important contra-indications noted in the Half-life: 14.4 hours
FERUMOXYTOL prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Clinically important, potentially hazardous
pediatric patients interactions with: neratinib, St John’s wort
Trade name: Feraheme (AMG Pharma) Note: Contra-indicated in patients with urinary Pregnancy category: C
Indications: Iron deficiency anemia in adults with retention, gastric retention, or uncontrolled Important contra-indications noted in the
chronic kidney disease narrow-angle glaucoma. prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Class: Iron supplement mothers; pediatric patients
Half-life: 15 hours Mucosal
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Xerostomia (19–35%) [29] Skin
interactions with: none known Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2]
Pregnancy category: C Central Nervous System
Headache [3] Urticaria [3]
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Neuromuscular/Skeletal Central Nervous System
mothers; pediatric patients Back pain (2%) Headache (5–11%) [2]
Note: May cause hypersensitivity reactions, Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
hypotension and iron overload. Feraheme may Constipation (4–6%) [17]
transiently affect magnetic resonance (MRI) Diarrhea (<10%) FINAFLOXACIN
imaging for up to 3 months following dosage. Dyspepsia (<2%) [2]
Contra-indicated in patients with evidence of iron Nausea (<2%) [2] Trade name: Xtoro (Alcon)
overload or anemia not caused by iron deficiency. Indications: Acute otitis externa caused by
Respiratory susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
Upper respiratory tract infection (2–3%) Staphylococcus aureus
Skin
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [4] Genitourinary Class: Antibiotic, fluoroquinolone
Hypersensitivity [3] Dysuria (<2%) Half-life: N/A
Pruritus [5] Urinary retention [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Rash [2] Urinary tract infection (3–4%) [3] interactions with: none known
Urticaria [2] Ocular Pregnancy category: C
Vision blurred [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
Cardiovascular prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Hypotension (3%) [3] Xerophthalmia (<4%) [2]
pediatric patients
Central Nervous System Other
Headache [6] Adverse effects [3]
Central Nervous System
Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) [3] Headache [2]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Asthenia (fatigue) [2] Diarrhea [2]
Back pain [2] Flatulence [2]
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Hyperesthesia (<10%)
FISH OILS Neurotoxicity [3] FLUCLOXACILLIN
Seizures [2]
Scientific names: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Syncope [2] Trade name: Floxapen (Actavis)
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Omega-3 fatty acids Tremor (5%) Indications: Infections due to sensitive Gram-
Indications: Albuminuria, anorexia nervosa, Vertigo (dizziness) (19%) [5] positive organisms
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, lupus Class: Antibiotic, beta-lactam
erythematosus, macular degeneration, Neuromuscular/Skeletal Half-life: 53 minutes
osteoarthritis, otitis media, psoriasis Asthenia (fatigue) (5–8%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Class: Anti-inflammatory, Lipid regulator Gastrointestinal/Hepatic interactions with: oral contraceptives,
Half-life: N/A Abdominal pain (3%) probenecid
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Constipation (4%) Pregnancy category: N/A
interactions with: none known Diarrhea (<3%) [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
Pregnancy category: N/A Nausea (9%) [3] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Note: More than 25 mL or 3 g per day can Respiratory
decrease blood coagulation and increase the risk Dyspnea (10%) Skin
of bleeding. Fish oils contain a significant amount AGEP [2]
of vitamins A and D and high doses may be toxic. Ocular
Vision blurred [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Visual disturbances (16%) [3] Hepatotoxicity [21]
Central Nervous System
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [2] Other Endocrine/Metabolic
Adverse effects [2] Acidosis [2]
Hypokalemia [2]
FLECAINIDE FLIBANSERIN
Renal
Nephrotoxicity [4]
Trade name: Tambocor (3M) Hematologic
Indications: Atrial fibrillation Trade name: Addyi (Sprout) Anemia [2]
Class: Antiarrhythmic, Antiarrhythmic class Ic Indications: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder in
Half-life: 12–16 hours premenopausal women
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Class: Serotonin type 1A receptor agonist,
interactions with: acebutolol, amiodarone, Serotonin type 2A receptor antagonist FLUCONAZOLE
amisulpride, amitriptyline, artemether/ Half-life: 11 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Trade name: Diflucan (Pfizer)
lumefantrine, boceprevir, cinacalcet, clozapine, Indications: Candidiasis
cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir interactions with: alcohol, amprenavir,
atazanavir, boceprevir, carbamazepine, Class: Antibiotic, triazole, Antifungal, azole,
alafenamide, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/ CYP3A4 inhibitor
tenofovir disoproxil, darifenacin, delavirdine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan, digoxin,
diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, Half-life: 25–30 hours
fosamprenavir, lopinavir, mirabegron, quinine, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
ritonavir, telaprevir, tipranavir fosamprenavir, grapefruit juice, indinavir,
itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, interactions with: alprazolam, amphotericin B,
Pregnancy category: C anisindione, anticoagulants, atorvastatin, avanafil,
Important contra-indications noted in the nelfinavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin,
posaconazole, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, betamethasone, bosentan, celecoxib, citalopram,
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; clobazam, clopidogrel, deflazacort, dicumarol,
pediatric patients ritonavir, saquinavir, St John’s wort, telaprevir,
telithromycin, verapamil eluxadoline, eplerenone, erythromycin,
Pregnancy category: N/A (No data available) flibanserin, irbesartan, ivacaftor, lesinurad,
Skin Important contra-indications noted in the methadone, midazolam, mifepristone,
Diaphoresis (<3%) prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing naldemedine, neratinib, nevirapine, olaparib,
Edema (4%) mothers; pediatric patients ospemifene, pantoprazole, phenobarbital,
Flushing (<3%) Warning: HYPOTENSION AND SYNCOPE IN phenytoin, pimecrolimus, propranolol,
Psoriasis [2] CERTAIN SETTINGS quetiapine, ramelteon, rifapentine, rilpivirine,
Rash (<3%) ruxolitinib, simeprevir, sonidegib, sulfonylureas,
Cardiovascular temsirolimus, terbinafine, tezacaftor/ivacaftor,
Mucosal tipranavir, tofacitinib, trabectedin, triamcinolone,
Arrhythmias [7] Xerostomia (2%) [2]
Atrial fibrillation [3] venetoclax, vinblastine, vincristine, warfarin,
Atrial flutter [2] Central Nervous System zidovudine
Atrioventricular block [2] Anxiety (2%) Pregnancy category: D (fluconazole is
Bradycardia [4] Insomnia (5%) [4] pregnancy category C for vaginal candidiasis)
Brugada syndrome [5] Sedation [2] Important contra-indications noted in the
Bundle branch block [2] Somnolence (drowsiness) (11%) [10] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Cardiotoxicity [4] Vertigo (dizziness) (2%) [11] mothers
Chest pain (5%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Congestive heart failure [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (9%) [5] Skin
Extrasystoles [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic AGEP [3]
Hypotension [2] Abdominal pain (2%) Erythema multiforme [3]
Palpitation (6%) Constipation (2%) Exfoliative dermatitis [2]
QT prolongation [7] Nausea (10%) [7] Fixed eruption [10]
Supraventricular tachycardia [2] Hypersensitivity (<4%)
Tachycardia [2] Rash (2%) [4]
Torsades de pointes [4] Stevens-Johnson syndrome [6]
Central Nervous System Toxic epidermal necrolysis [4]
Headache (10%) [4]
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Skin
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [6]
Churg-Strauss syndrome [2]
Dermatomyositis [2]
Erythema multiforme [2]
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Erythema nodosum [3] Pregnancy category: N/A Injection-site erythema (17–25%) [3]
Gianotti–Crosti syndrome [2] Note: The active ingredient is a toxic glycoside, Injection-site pain (61–84%) [5]
Granuloma annulare [2] escin. Injection-site pruritus (3%)
Lichen planus [18] Injection-site reactions [6]
Lichenoid eruption [4] Other Other
Lupus erythematosus [9] Adverse effects (mild) [2] Adverse effects [4]
Pemphigus [2] Toothache (2%)
Pseudolymphoma [2]
Purpura [6]
Raynaud’s phenomenon [2] HORSETAIL
Urticaria [3] HUMAN PAPILLOMA-
Vasculitis [11] Family: Equisetaceae
Scientific names: Equisetum arvense, Equisetum VIRUS VACCINE
Hair myriochaetum, Equisetum ramosissimum,
Alopecia [2] Equisetum telmateia (BIVALENT)
Cardiovascular Indications: Oral: Alopecia, diabetes, hepatitis,
Trade name: Cervarix (GSK)
Polyarteritis nodosa [5] bacterial infections, osteoarthritis, pressure
ulcers, urinary tract infections. Topical: burns Indications: Prevention of human papillomavirus
Central Nervous System (HPV) types 16 and 18 in females aged 10–25
Guillain–Barré syndrome [4] Class: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Diuretic
years old
Neurotoxicity [2] Half-life: N/A
Class: Vaccine
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Half-life: N/A
interactions with: diuretics, nicotine
Arthralgia [4] Pregnancy category: N/A Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: immunosuppressants
Ocular
Pregnancy category: B
Optic neuropathy [3] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Important contra-indications noted in the
Uveitis [2] Hepatotoxicity [2] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Local mothers; pediatric patients
Injection-site edema [2]
Injection-site erythema [2]
Injection-site pain (22%) [3]
HUMAN PAPILLOMA- Skin
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (3%)
Other VIRUS (HPV) VACCINE [2]
Adverse effects [2] Erythema (<10%) [4]
Death [2] Synonym: HPV4
Pruritus (<10%)
Trade names: Gardasil (Merck), Silgard (Merck)
Rash (<10%)
Indications: For prevention of HPV genital
Urticaria (7%)
warts, cervical cancers and vulvar dysplasias
HOPS (against Types 6, 11, 16 and 18 human Central Nervous System
papillomavirus) Fever (13%) [3]
Family: Cannabaceae Class: Vaccine Headache (53%) [2]
Scientific name: Humulus lupulus Half-life: N/A Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Indications: Insomnia, anxiety, diuretic, appetite Clinically important, potentially hazardous Arthralgia (21%)
stimulant. Flavoring in foods and beverages interactions with: immunosuppressants Asthenia (fatigue) (55%)
Class: Cannabinoid, Phytoestrogen, Sedative Pregnancy category: B Myalgia/Myopathy (49%)
Half-life: N/A Important contra-indications noted in the
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
interactions with: none known Abdominal pain (28%)
mothers; pediatric patients
Pregnancy category: N/A Diarrhea (28%)
Nausea (28%)
Mucosal Vomiting (28%)
Skin Oropharyngeal pain (3%)
Urticaria [2] Local
Central Nervous System Injection-site edema (44%) [3]
Cognitive impairment [2] Injection-site erythema (48%)
Fever (13%) [4] Injection-site pain (92%) [9]
HORSE CHESTNUT Headache (28%) [9] Injection-site reactions [5]
Myelitis [2]
(BARK, FLOWER, LEAF, Vertigo (dizziness) (<4%) [2]
Other
Adverse effects [2]
SEED) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) [5]
Family: Hippocastanaceae Myalgia/Myopathy [2]
Scientific name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Indications: Oral: malaria, dysentery, tinnitus,
Diarrhea (3–4%)
pancreatitis, cough, arthritis, rheumatism, chronic
Nausea (2–7%) [2]
venous insufficiency. Topical: lupus, skin ulcers
Vomiting (<2%)
eczema, phlebitis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids,
rectal problems Respiratory
Class: Diuretic Cough (2%)
Half-life: N/A Nasopharyngitis (3%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Upper respiratory tract infection (2%)
interactions with: NSAIDs Local
Injection-site bruising (3%)
Injection-site edema (14–25%) [3]
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Hyperglycemia [2] Cataract (18%) INTERFERON ALFA
Hypoglycemia [4] Retinopathy [2]
Synonyms: IFN; INF
Local Local Trade names: Infergen (Intermune), Intron A
Injection-site reactions (3–4%) [4] Injection-site pain (3%) (Schering), Rebetron (Schering), Roferon-A
Other Injection-site reactions [4] (Roche)
Allergic reactions [3] Other Indications: Chronic hepatitis C virus infection,
Infection (viral) (7%) Adverse effects [6] hairy cell leukemia
Infection (9–14%) Class: Biologic, Immunomodulator, Interferon
Half-life: 2 hours
INSULIN GLARGINE Clinically important, potentially hazardous
INSULIN GLULISINE interactions with: aldesleukin, amitriptyline,
captopril, gemfibrozil, metaxalone, methadone,
Trade names: Basaglar (Lilly), Lantus (Sanofi-
Aventis), Soliqua (Sanofi-Aventis) Trade name: Apidra (Sanofi-Aventis) ribavirin, telbivudine, theophylline, theophylline
Indications: Diabetes (Type I or II) Indications: Diabetes derivatives, zafirlukast, zidovudine
Class: Hormone analog, polypeptide Class: Insulin analog Pregnancy category: C (pregnancy category
Half-life: N/A Half-life: 13–42 minutes will be X when used in combination with
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Clinically important, potentially hazardous ribavirin)
interactions with: ACE inhibitors, albuterol, interactions with: ACE inhibitors, albuterol, Important contra-indications noted in the
alcohol, beta blockers, clonidine, clozapine, alcohol, anitpsychotics, beta blockers, clonidine, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
corticosteroids, danazol, disopyramide, diuretics, clozapine, corticosteroids, danazol, disopyramide, pediatric patients
epinephrine, estrogens, fibrates, fluoxetine, diuretics, epinephrine, fibrates, fluoxetine, Note: Many of the adverse reactions depend on
glucagon, guanethidine, isoniazid, lithium, MAO glucagon, guanethidine, isoniazid, lithium, MAO the nature of the disease being treated. Either
inhibitors, niacin, olanzapine, oral antidiabetic inhibitors, niacin, oral antidiabetic agents, oral hairy cell leukemia [L] or AIDS-related Kaposi’s
products, oral contraceptives, pentamidine, contraceptives, pentamidine, pentoxifylline, sarcoma [K].
pentoxifylline, phenothiazine derivatives, phenothiazine derivatives, pramlintide,
pramlintide, propoxyphene, propranolol, propoxyphene, propranolol, protease inhibitors, Skin
protease inhibitors, reserpine, salicylates, reserpine, salicylates, somatostatin analogs, Angioedema [3]
somatostain analogs, somatropin, sulfonamide somatropin, sulfonamide antibiotics, terbutaline, Bullous dermatitis [4]
antibiotics, terbutaline, thyroid hormones thyroid hormones Dermatitis (6%)
Pregnancy category: C Pregnancy category: C Eczema [6]
Important contra-indications noted in the Important contra-indications noted in the Edema [L] (11%) [2]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Erythema [2]
pediatric patients pediatric patients Exanthems [3]
Note: Soliqua is insulin glargine and lixisenatide; Note: Various forms of insulin are available - see Herpes simplex [2]
various forms of insulin are available - see other other insulin profiles for reaction details. Kaposi’s sarcoma [2]
insulin profiles for reaction details. Lichen planus [8]
Skin Linear IgA bullous dermatosis [3]
Skin Peripheral edema (8%) Livedo reticularis [2]
Lipoatrophy [2] Lupus erythematosus [17]
Cardiovascular Lupus syndrome [2]
Peripheral edema (20%) Hypertension (4%) Necrosis [6]
Central Nervous System Central Nervous System Pemphigus [2]
Depression (11%) Headache (7%) Photosensitivity [2]
Headache (6–10%) [4] Pigmentation [3]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Arthralgia (6%) Pruritus 13% [L] 5–7% [K] (13%) [4]
Arthralgia (14%) Psoriasis [24]
Back pain (13%) Respiratory Purpura [2]
Pain in extremities (13%) Influenza (4–6%) Rash 44% [L] 11% [K] [5]
Nasopharyngitis (8–11%) Raynaud’s phenomenon [11]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Upper respiratory tract infection (7–11%)
Diarrhea (11%) [6] Sarcoidosis [47]
Nausea [5] Endocrine/Metabolic Seborrheic dermatitis [2]
Vomiting [4] Hypoglycemia (6–7%) [3] Sjögren’s syndrome [4]
Thrombocytopenic purpura [2]
Respiratory Local
Toxicity [4]
Bronchitis (15%) Injection-site reactions (10%) [2]
Urticaria [K] (<3%) [3]
Cough (12%) Vasculitis [7]
Influenza (19%) Vitiligo [9]
Nasopharyngitis [6]
Pharyngitis (8%) Hair
Rhinitis (5%) Alopecia (23%) [16]
Sinusitis (19%) Hair pigmentation [3]
Upper respiratory tract infection (11–29%) Hypertrichosis [3]
[3] Straight hair [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic Mucosal
Hypoglycemia [5] Aphthous stomatitis [2]
Oral lichen planus [7]
Genitourinary Stomatitis (<10%)
Urinary tract infection (11%) Xerostomia (>10%) [4]
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IXAZOMIB Conjunctivitis (6%) JAPANESE
Vision blurred (6%)
Trade name: Ninlaro (Millennium) Xerophthalmia (5%)
ENCEPHALITIS
Indications: Multiple myeloma (in combination
with lenalidomide and dexamethasone) in patients Other VACCINE
who have received at least one prior therapy Adverse effects [4]
Class: Proteasome inhibitor Trade name: Ixiaro (Novartis)
Half-life: 10 days Indications: Active immunization against
Japanese encephalitis for adults
Clinically important, potentially hazardous IXEKIZUMAB Class: Vaccine
interactions with: carbamazepine, phenytoin,
rifampin, St John’s wort, strong CYP3A inducers Half-life: N/A
Trade name: Taltz (Lilly)
Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Indications: Moderate-to-severe plaque
harm) interactions with: immunosuppressants
psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis
Important contra-indications noted in the Pregnancy category: C
Class: Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) antagonist,
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Important contra-indications noted in the
Monoclonal antibody
pediatric patients prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Half-life: 13 days
Note: See separate profiles for dexamethasone pediatric patients
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
and lenalidomide. interactions with: live vaccines
Pregnancy category: N/A (Insufficient evidence Skin
Skin to inform drug-associated risk) Edema (4%)
Acneform eruption [3] Important contra-indications noted in the Pruritus (4%)
Erythema [4] prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Rash (<10%)
Erythema multiforme [2] Central Nervous System
Exanthems [8] Skin Fever [5]
Exfoliative dermatitis [4] Candidiasis [3] Headache (28%) [5]
Facial edema [2] Hypersensitivity [6] Seizures [2]
Hyperhidrosis [4] Peripheral edema [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Peripheral edema (25%) [4] Pruritus [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (11%) [2]
Petechiae [3] Tinea [2] Myalgia/Myopathy (16%)
Pigmentation [3] Urticaria [2]
Pruritus [4] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Central Nervous System Diarrhea (<10%)
Rash (19%) [10] Headache [8]
Urticaria [2] Nausea (<10%)
Xerosis [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Vomiting (<10%)
Arthralgia [2] Respiratory
Hair
Alopecia [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Flu-like syndrome (12%)
Colitis [3] Local
Central Nervous System Crohn’s disease [4]
Chills [2] Injection-site edema (<10%)
Nausea (2%) Injection-site erythema (<10%)
Fever [4]
Insomnia [2] Respiratory Injection-site induration (<10%)
Peripheral neuropathy (28%) [11] Nasopharyngitis [12] Injection-site pain (33%) [4]
Upper respiratory tract infection (14%) [12] Injection-site pruritus (<10%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) [10] Endocrine/Metabolic Other
Back pain (21%) ALT increased [2] Adverse effects [5]
AST increased [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain [2] Hematologic
Constipation (34%) [3] Neutropenia (11%) [4] JOJOBA OIL
Diarrhea (42%) [12] Thrombocytopenia (3%)
Nausea (26%) [11] Family: Simmondsiaceae
Otic
Vomiting (22%) [10] Scientific names: Buxus chinensis, Simmondsia
Ear infection (2%)
chinensis
Respiratory Local Indications: Moisturizer in cosmetics and hair
Dyspnea [2] Injection-site erythema [3] care products, edible oil
Pneumonia [3] Injection-site pain [2] Half-life: N/A
Upper respiratory tract infection (19%) Injection-site reactions (17%) [15] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Endocrine/Metabolic Other interactions with: none known
Appetite decreased [4] Adverse effects [3] Pregnancy category: N/A
Dehydration [3] Death [4]
Hypokalemia [2] Infection [7] Skin
Renal Dermatitis [2]
Renal failure [2]
Hematologic
Anemia [9]
Leukopenia [3]
Lymphopenia [5]
Neutropenia (67%) [12]
Platelets decreased [3]
Thrombocytopenia (78%) [17]
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Cardiovascular Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Hypertension [2] Arthralgia (<10%) LEDIPASVIR &
Back pain (<10%)
Central Nervous System
Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%)
SOFOSBUVIR
Anorexia (24%) [2]
Fever [2] Respiratory Trade name: Harvoni (Gilead)
Insomnia (10%) Flu-like syndrome (<10%) Indications: Hepatitis C
Vertigo (dizziness) [2] Upper respiratory tract infection (<10%) Class: Hepatitis C virus NS5A inhibitor
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Ocular (ledipasvir), Hepatitis C virus nucleotide analog
Asthenia (fatigue) (12%) [21] Conjunctival hyperemia [19] NS5B polymerase inhibitor (sofosbuvir)
Back pain (11%) Deepening of upper lid sulcus [5] Half-life: 47 hours (ledipasvir); <27 hours
Bone or joint pain [2] Eyelashes – hypertrichosis [15] (sofosbuvir)
Pain in extremities (12%) Eyelashes – pigmentation [9] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Eyelid edema (<4%) interactions with: amiodarone, carbamazepine,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Abdominal pain (15%) Eyelid erythema (<4%)
Eyelid pain (<10%) disoproxil, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital,
Diarrhea (65%) [46] phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine,
Dyspepsia (11%) Eyelid pigmentation [4]
Eyelid pruritus (2%) ritonavir, rosuvastatin, simeprevir, St John’s wort,
Hepatotoxicity [11] tenofovir disoproxil
Nausea (44%) [11] Foreign body sensation [5]
Iris pigmentation [7] Pregnancy category: N/A (Insufficient evidence
Vomiting (26%) [8] to inform drug-associated risk; contra-indicated in
Keratitis [3]
Respiratory Macular edema [7] pregnancy when given with ribavirin )
Dyspnea (12%) [2] Ocular adverse effects [7] Important contra-indications noted in the
Endocrine/Metabolic Ocular hyperemia [4] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
ALT increased (37%) [6] Ocular itching [8] pediatric patients
AST increased (49%) [5] Ocular pigmentation (5%) [13] Note: See also separate entry for sofosbuvir.
Hyperbilirubinemia [5] Periorbitopathy [2]
Hypoalbuminemia [2] Uveitis [5] Skin
Hematologic Vision blurred [3] Pruritus [7]
Anemia [6] Xerophthalmia (<10%) Rash [5]
Febrile neutropenia [2] Other Cardiovascular
Leukopenia [5] Allergic reactions (<10%) Bradycardia [3]
Lymphopenia [2] Central Nervous System
Neutropenia [9] Headache (11–17%) [40]
Thrombocytopenia [2] LAVENDER Insomnia (3–6%) [14]
Otic Irritability [5]
Tinnitus (14%) Family: Lamiaceae Vertigo (dizziness) [3]
Other Scientific names: Lavandula angustifolia,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Lavandula dentata, Lavandula spica, Lavandula vera
Adverse effects [11] Arthralgia [3]
Indications: Restlessness, insomnia, loss of
Death [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (7–18%) [38]
appetite, flatulence, colic, giddiness, nervous
Muscle spasm [2]
headache, migraine, toothache, sprains, neuralgia,
Myalgia/Myopathy [3]
rheumatism, acne, pimples, nausea, vomiting.
LATANOPROST Flavoring, fragrance, insect repellent Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Class: Anxiolytic Constipation [2]
Trade name: Xalatan (Pfizer) Half-life: N/A Diarrhea (3–7%) [14]
Indications: Reduction of elevated intraocular Clinically important, potentially hazardous Hepatotoxicity [3]
pressure in open angle glaucoma or ocular interactions with: none known Nausea (6–9%) [22]
hypertension Pregnancy category: N/A Respiratory
Class: Prostaglandin analog Cough [4]
Half-life: 17 minutes Dyspnea [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Skin
Dermatitis [4] Nasopharyngitis [3]
interactions with: thimerosal
Upper respiratory tract infection [7]
Pregnancy category: C Endocrine/Metabolic
Important contra-indications noted in the Gynecomastia [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Hypophosphatemia [2]
pediatric patients Renal
Nephrotoxicity [3]
Skin Hematologic
Pigmentation [2] Anemia [8]
Pruritus [2]
Other
Rash (<10%)
Adverse effects [6]
Cardiovascular Infection [2]
Angina (<10%)
Chest pain (<10%)
Central Nervous System
Headache [3]
Vertigo (dizziness) [2]
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Rhabdomyolysis [3] Apnea (2%) LIOTHYRONINE
Other Cough (<2%)
Dyspnea (3%) Synonym: T3 sodium
Adverse effects [4] Trade names: Cytomel (Pfizer), Triostat (Par)
Death [18] Pneumonia (3%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (4%) Indications: Hypothyroidism
Class: Thyroid hormone, synthetic
Endocrine/Metabolic Half-life: 16–49 hours
LINEZOLID Acidosis [7]
ALP increased (<4%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: anticoagulants, dicumarol,
Trade name: Zyvox (Pfizer) ALT increased (2–10%) warfarin
Indications: Various infections caused by AST increased (2–5%) Pregnancy category: A
susceptible organisms Hypoglycemia [3]
Class: Antibiotic, oxazolidinone Hypokalemia (3%)
Hyponatremia [2] Skin
Half-life: 4–5 hours Urticaria [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Genitourinary
interactions with: alcohol, alpha blockers, Candidal vaginitis (<2%)
altretamine, amitriptyline, amoxapine, Renal
amphetamines, anilidopiperidine opioids, Nephrotoxicity [2]
LIRAGLUTIDE
antihypertensives, atomoxetine, beta blockers,
buprenorphine, bupropion, buspirone, caffeine, Hematologic Trade names: Saxenda (Novo Nordisk), Victoza
carbamazepine, clomipramine, cyclobenzaprine, Anemia (<6%) [6] (Novo Nordisk), Xultophy (Novo Nordisk)
desipramine, desvenlafaxine, Leukopenia [2] Indications: To improve glycemic control in
dexmethylphenidate, dextromethorphan, Myelosuppression [8] adults with Type II diabetes mellitus (Victoza),
diethylpropion, doxapram, doxepin, fluoxetine, Pancytopenia [5] adjunct to diet and exercise for chronic weight
fluvoxamine, hydromorphone, imipramine, Sepsis (8%) management (Saxenda)
levodopa, lithium, MAO inhibitors, maprotiline, Thrombocytopenia (<5%) [20] Class: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor
meperidine, methadone, methyldopa, Ocular agonist
methylphenidate, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, oral Optic neuropathy [15] Half-life: 13 hours
typhoid vaccine, paroxetine hydrochloride, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Local interactions with: acetaminophen, atorvastatin,
propoxyphene, protriptyline, reserpine, rifampin,
Injection-site reactions (3%) digoxin, griseofulvin, lisinopril, warfarin
safinamide, serotonin 5-HT1D receptor agonists,
serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, Other Pregnancy category: C
sertraline, sibutramine, SSRIs, tapentadol, Adverse effects (4%) [16] Important contra-indications noted in the
tetrabenazine, tetrahydrozoline, tramadol, Allergic reactions (4%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
trazodone, tricyclic antidepressants, Death [2] pediatric patients
trimipramine, tryptophan, venlafaxine Note: Contra-indicated in patients with a
Pregnancy category: C personal or family history of medullary thyroid
carcinoma or in patients with multiple endocrine
Important contra-indications noted in the LINSEED neoplasia syndrome Type 2. Xultophy is liraglutide
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
and insulin degludec.
Family: Linaceae
Warning: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS
Skin Scientific name: Linum usitatissimum
Cellulitis [2] Indications: Dry mouth, menopause,
Edema (2%) osteoporosis, heart disease, catarrh, bronchitis, Cardiovascular
Fungal dermatitis (2%) furunculosis, pleuritic pains, constipation, high Cardiotoxicity [2]
Pruritus [2] cholesterol, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder Hypertension (3%)
Rash (<7%) [3] inflammation, gastritis, enteritis, irritable bowel Central Nervous System
syndrome. Topical: poultice for skin Headache (~5%) [7]
Mucosal inflammation. Ophthalmologic: oil used for
Black tongue [2] Vertigo (dizziness) (6%) [2]
removal of foreign bodies from the eye
Central Nervous System Class: Anti-inflammatory Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (<2%) Half-life: N/A Asthenia (fatigue) [3]
Fever (2–14%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous Back pain (5%) [3]
Headache (<11%) [6] interactions with: none known Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Insomnia (3%) Pregnancy category: N/A Abdominal pain [3]
Neurotoxicity [5] Note: Linum is cultivated for both its stem fibers Cholelithiasis (gallstones) [3]
Peripheral neuropathy [12] (the source of linen and some paper) and its seeds Constipation (10%) [12]
Seizures (3%) (oil used in cooking and in margarine). The oil is Diarrhea (17%) [32]
Serotonin syndrome [27] used in paints and varnishes and the seed residues Dyspepsia [3]
Vertigo (dizziness) (2%) are used in cattle cake. Gastrointestinal disorder [4]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Nausea (28%) [63]
Abdominal pain (<2%) Skin Pancreatitis [11]
Constipation (2%) [2] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3] Vomiting (11%) [31]
Diarrhea (3–11%) [11] Respiratory
Gastrointestinal bleeding (2%) Influenza (7%)
Gastrointestinal disorder [2] Nasopharyngitis (5%) [6]
Loose stools (<2%) Sinusitis (6%)
Nausea (3–10%) [11] Upper respiratory tract infection (10%) [3]
Pancreatitis [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
Vomiting (<10%) [4] Appetite decreased [6]
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Mucosal
LUBIPROSTONE LUMACAFTOR/ Sialorrhea (2%)
Trade name: Amitiza (Takeda) IVACAFTOR Central Nervous System
Indications: Constipation, irritable bowel Agitation (5%)
syndrome Trade name: Orkambi (Vertex) Akathisia (13%) [21]
Class: Chloride channel activator Indications: Cystic fibrosis in patients aged 12 Anxiety (5%)
Half-life: 0–1.4 hours years and older who are homozygous for the Extrapyramidal symptoms [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous F508del mutation in the CFTR gene Insomnia (10%) [2]
interactions with: none known Class: CFTR potentiator, CYP3A4 inducer Parkinsonism (10%) [5]
Pregnancy category: C Half-life: 26 hours Restlessness (2%) [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the Clinically important, potentially hazardous Sedation [10]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; interactions with: rifampin, St John’s wort Somnolence (drowsiness) (17%) [16]
pediatric patients Pregnancy category: B Vertigo (dizziness) (4%) [3]
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with known Important contra-indications noted in the Neuromuscular/Skeletal
or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Dystonia (5%) [2]
obstruction. pediatric patients
Note: See also separate profile for ivacaftor. Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Dyspepsia (6%)
Skin Nausea (10%) [14]
Peripheral edema (4%) Skin Vomiting (8%) [4]
Rash (7%) [3]
Central Nervous System Endocrine/Metabolic
Headache (13%) [7] Mucosal Hyperprolactinemia [2]
Rhinorrhea (6%) Weight gain (5%) [5]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Arthralgia (3%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Other
Asthenia (fatigue) (2%) Asthenia (fatigue) (9%) [2] Adverse effects [3]
Back pain (2%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Diarrhea (12%)
Abdominal distension [5] Flatulence (7%)
Nausea (13%) [2]
LUSUTROMBOPAG *
Abdominal pain (7%) [8]
Diarrhea [20] Respiratory Trade name: Mulpleta (Shionogi)
Flatulence [3] Dyspnea (13%) [4] Indications: indicated for the treatment of
Nausea [21] Influenza (5%) thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic
Vomiting [7] Nasopharyngitis (13%) liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a
Respiratory Upper respiratory tract infection (10%) procedure
Dyspnea [4] Class: Thrombopoietin receptor (TPO) agonist
Endocrine/Metabolic
Flu-like syndrome (2%) Half-life: ~27 hours
Creatine phosphokinase increased (7%) [2]
Sinusitis (5%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Menstrual irregularities (10%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (4%) interactions with: none known
Other Pregnancy category: N/A (no available data to
Other Adverse effects [2] inform the drug-associated risk)
Adverse effects [3]
Central Nervous System
LURASIDONE Headache (5%)
LULICONAZOLE Hematologic
Trade name: Latuda (Sunovion)
Trade name: Luzu (Medicis) Platelets increased [4]
Indications: Schizophrenia, depressive epidodes
Indications: Interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, associated with bipolar I disorder
and tinea corporis caused by the organisms Class: Antipsychotic
Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum Half-life: 18 hours LYCOPENE
Class: Antifungal, azole Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Half-life: N/A interactions with: alcohol, amphetamines, CNS Scientific names: All-Trans-Lycopene, Psi-Psi-
Clinically important, potentially hazardous depressants, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ Carotene
interactions with: none known ritonavir, dasatinib, deferasirox, diltiazem, Indications: Cancer (prevention), cardiovascular
Pregnancy category: C disopyramide, dopamine, dopamine agonists, disease (prevention), asthma
Important contra-indications noted in the droperidol, efavirenz, epinephrine, hydroxyzine, Class: Antioxidant
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; ketoconazole, levomepromazine, lithium, MAO Half-life: N/A
pediatric patients inhibitors, methylphenidate, metoclopramide, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, pimozide, interactions with: none known
Skin procainamide, quinagolide, quinidine, rifampin, Note: Cooking increases bioavailability of
Contact dermatitis [2] strong CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors, lycopene. Major dietary sources are tomato
tetrabenazine, tocilizumab paste, juice, and ketchup.
Pregnancy category: B
Important contra-indications noted in the Skin
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Pigmentation [2]
mothers; pediatric patients
Warning: INCREASED MORTALITY IN
Other
ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA- Adverse effects [2]
RELATED PSYCHOSIS
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METHYLPHENIDATE Appetite decreased [16] Dysphonia [2]
Weight loss [9] Endocrine/Metabolic
Trade names: Concerta (Janssen), Metadate CD
(Celltech), Methylin (Mallinckrodt), Ritalin Genitourinary Hyperglycemia [4]
(Novartis) Priapism [5] Ocular
Indications: Attention deficit disorder, Ocular Cataract [3]
narcolepsy Hallucinations, visual [6] Glaucoma [2]
Class: Amphetamine Other Other
Half-life: 2–4 hours Adverse effects [7] Adverse effects [7]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Bruxism [2] Allergic reactions [3]
interactions with: amitriptyline, benazepril, Death [2]
bupropion, captopril, citalopram, clevidipine, Hiccups [2]
cyclosporine, enalapril, escitalopram, irbesartan,
linezolid, lisinopril, lurasidone, MAO inhibitors, METHYL- Infection [7]
olmesartan, paliperidone, pantoprazole,
paroxetine hydrochloride, phenylbutazone,
PREDNISOLONE
pimozide, quinapril, safinamide, ziprasidone
Trade names: Advantan (Intendis), Medrol
METHYL-
Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the
(Pharmacia), Solu-Medrol (Pharmacia) TESTOSTERONE
Indications: Arthralgias, asthma, dermatoses,
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
inflammatory ocular conditions, rhinitis Trade names: Android (Valeant), Estratest
mothers
Class: Corticosteroid, systemic (Solvay), Testred (Valeant)
Warning: ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
Half-life: 12–36 hours; 2–4 hours (plasma) Indications: Hypogonadism, impotence,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous metastatic breast cancer
Skin interactions with: aminophylline, aprepitant, Class: Androgen
Angioedema [2] aspirin, carbamazepine, clarithromycin, Half-life: 2.5–3.5 hours
Exanthems [2] conivaptan, cyclosporine, daclizumab, darunavir, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Exfoliative dermatitis [2] delavirdine, erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, interactions with: anticoagulants, cyclosporine,
Hypersensitivity (<10%) ketoconazole, live vaccines, oral contraceptives, warfarin
Leukoderma [2] phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, telaprevir, Pregnancy category: X
Mucosal telithromycin, troleandomycin, voriconazole, Important contra-indications noted in the
Xerostomia [7] warfarin prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Pregnancy category: C pediatric patients
Cardiovascular Important contra-indications noted in the
Cardiotoxicity [3]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Skin
Palpitation [4]
pediatric patients Acneform eruption (>10%) [12]
QT prolongation [2]
Tachycardia [5] Edema (>10%)
Skin Flushing (<5%)
Central Nervous System Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [15]
Agitation [2] Hair
Dermatitis [5] Alopecia [2]
Anorexia [7]
Flushing [2] Hirsutism (in females) (<10%) [9]
Anxiety [7]
Hypersensitivity [3]
Compulsions [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
Pruritus [2]
Depression [2] Mastodynia (>10%)
Rash [2]
Fever [2]
Urticaria [5] Genitourinary
Hallucinations [6]
Cardiovascular Priapism (>10%)
Headache [12]
Insomnia [15] Arrhythmias [2]
Irritability [6] Bradycardia [6]
Mood changes [2] Hypertension [6] METHYSERGIDE
Nervousness [2] Myocardial infarction [2]
Neurotoxicity [3] Myocardial toxicity [2] Trade name: Sansert (Novartis)
Seizures [3] Central Nervous System Indications: Vascular (migraine) headaches
Somnolence (drowsiness) [3] Depression [5] Class: Hallucinogen, Psychotomimetic
Suicidal ideation [2] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [4] Half-life: 10 hours
Tic disorder [6] Headache [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Tremor [2] Neurotoxicity [2] interactions with: acebutolol, almotriptan,
Vertigo (dizziness) [5] Psychosis [3] amprenavir, azithromycin, chlortetracycline,
Seizures [3] clarithromycin, delavirdine, demeclocycline,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Vertigo (dizziness) [2] doxycycline, efavirenz, eletriptan, erythromycin,
Asthenia (fatigue) [2]
frovatriptan, indinavir, itraconazole, lymecycline,
Dystonia [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal minocycline, naratriptan, nelfinavir,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Arthralgia [2] oxytetracycline, ritonavir, rizatriptan, saquinavir,
Abdominal pain [12] Myalgia/Myopathy [4] sibutramine, sumatriptan, telithromycin,
Nausea [7] Osteonecrosis [9] tetracycline, tigecycline, troleandomycin,
Vomiting [5] Osteoporosis [2] voriconazole, zolmitriptan
Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture [2] Pregnancy category: X
Respiratory
Cough [3] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Important contra-indications noted in the
Nasopharyngitis [4] Abdominal pain [3] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Upper respiratory tract infection [3] Gastrointestinal bleeding [2] pediatric patients
Hepatotoxicity [8]
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Skin Otic
Lupus erythematosus [2] METRONIDAZOLE Hearing loss [2]
Peripheral edema (<10%) Ocular
Rash (<10%) Trade names: Flagyl (Pfizer), Metrocream
(Galderma), MetroGel (Galderma), Metrolotion Vision loss [2]
Scleroderma [4]
(Galderma), Noritate (Dermik), Vandazole Other
Hair (Upsher-Smith) Adverse effects [12]
Alopecia [4] Indications: Various infections caused by Death [3]
Cardiovascular susceptible organisms, rosacea Infection (fungal) (12%)
Valvulopathy [3] Class: Antibacterial, Antibiotic, nitroimidazole
Half-life: 6–12 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
MICAFUNGIN
METOPROLOL interactions with: alcohol, anisindione,
anticoagulants, astemizole, barbiturates, busulfan, Trade name: Mycamine (Astellas)
Trade names: Lopressor (Novartis), Toprol XL cimetidine, dicumarol, disulfiram, dronabinol, Indications: Invasive candidiasis, esophageal
(AstraZeneca) fluorouracil, lithium, lopinavir, mycophenolate, candidiasis
Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris phenytoin, primidone, thalidomide, tipranavir, Class: Antifungal
Class: Adrenergic beta-receptor agonist, uracil/tegafur, warfarin Half-life: 11–21 hours
Antiarrhythmic class II Pregnancy category: B (in patients with Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Half-life: 3–4 hours trichomoniasis, metronidazole is contra-indicated interactions with: amphotericin B, conivaptan,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous during the first trimester of pregnancy) cyclosporine, itraconazole, nifedipine, sirolimus
interactions with: cinacalcet, clonidine, Important contra-indications noted in the Pregnancy category: C
cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Important contra-indications noted in the
alafenamide, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/ prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
tenofovir disoproxil, dronedarone, epinephrine, Skin pediatric patients
mirabegron, paroxetine hydrochloride, AGEP [2]
propoxyphene, tadalafil, telithromycin, tipranavir, Dermatitis [2] Skin
venlafaxine, verapamil Exanthems (<5%) [2] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [2]
Pregnancy category: C Fixed eruption [14] Peripheral edema (7%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Flushing [2] Pruritus (6%)
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; pediatric Pruritus (<10%) [6] Rash (9%) [6]
patients Stevens-Johnson syndrome [5] Ulcerations (5%)
Note: Cutaneous side effects of beta-receptor Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2]
blockers are clinically polymorphous. They Urticaria [4] Mucosal
apparently appear after several months of Epistaxis (nosebleed) (6%) [2]
Mucosal Mucosal inflammation (14%)
continuous therapy. Glossitis [2]
Tongue furry [2] Cardiovascular
Skin Xerostomia [2] Bradycardia (3%)
Eczema [2] Hypertension (7%) [2]
Cardiovascular Hypotension (9%)
Erythroderma [2] Hypertension [2]
Lichenoid eruption [4] Phlebitis (6%)
Torsades de pointes [2] Tachycardia (8%)
Pruritus (<5%)
Psoriasis (induction and aggravation of) [8] Central Nervous System Central Nervous System
Rash (<5%) [3] Cerebellar syndrome [6] Anorexia (6%)
Raynaud’s phenomenon [3] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [8] Anxiety (6%)
Encephalopathy [22] Fever (20%) [6]
Cardiovascular Fever [7]
Arrhythmias [2] Headache (16%) [3]
Headache (7%) [7] Insomnia (10%)
Bradycardia [8] Neurotoxicity [14]
Hypotension [4] Rigors (9%)
Peripheral neuropathy [2] Shock (8%)
Central Nervous System Psychosis [3]
Delirium [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Asthenia (fatigue) (6%)
Hallucinations [2] Ataxia [2]
Sleep disturbances [2] Back pain (5%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Abdominal pain (5%) [8]
Asthenia (fatigue) [2] Abdominal pain (10%) [3]
Diarrhea [15] Constipation (11%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Hepatotoxicity [5] Diarrhea (23%) [8]
Gastrointestinal disorder [2] Nausea [19] Dyspepsia (6%)
Genitourinary Pancreatitis [6] Hepatotoxicity [8]
Peyronie’s disease [5] Vomiting [14] Nausea (22%) [6]
Ocular Endocrine/Metabolic Vomiting (22%) [5]
Hallucinations, visual [3] ALT increased [2] Respiratory
AST increased [2] Cough (8%)
Genitourinary Dyspnea (6%)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis [2] Pneumonia (2%)
Hematologic Endocrine/Metabolic
Anemia [2] ALP increased (5%) [2]
Bleeding [2] ALT increased (5%) [6]
AST increased (6%) [4]
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Hyperglycemia (6%) MIDAZOLAM MIDOSTAURIN
Hyperkalemia (5%)
Hypernatremia (5%) Trade name: Versed (Roche) Trade name: Rydapt (Novartis)
Hypocalcemia (7%) Indications: Preoperative sedation Indications: Aggressive systemic mastocytosis,
Hypoglycemia (6%) Class: Benzodiazepine systemic mastocytosis with associated
Hypokalemia (18%) [3] Half-life: 1–4 hours hematological neoplasm, or mast cell leukemia,
Hypomagnesemia (13%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3 mutation-positive)
interactions with: amprenavir, aprepitant, in combination with cytarabine and daunorubicin
Hematologic atazanavir, atorvastatin, boceprevir, induction and cytarabine consolidation
Anemia (10%) [3] carbamazepine, chlorpheniramine, cimetidine, Class: Multikinase inhibitor
Febrile neutropenia (6%) clarithromycin, clorazepate, CNS depressants, Half-life: 21 hours
Hemolysis [3] cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Neutropenia (14%) alafenamide, cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/ interactions with: boceprevir, carbamazepine,
Sepsis (5%) tenofovir disoproxil, conivaptan, darunavir, clarithromycin, cobicistat, conivaptan, danoprevir,
Thrombocytopenia (15%) [2] dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir,
Local delavirdine, dexamethasone, efavirenz, diltiazem, elvitegravir, enzalutamide, grapefruit
Infusion-related reactions [2] enzalutamide, erythromycin, esomeprazole, juice, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole,
Other fluconazole, fluoxetine, fosamprenavir, grapefruit ketoconazole, lopinavir, mitotane, nefazodone,
Adverse effects [5] juice, griseofulvin, imatinib, indinavir, itraconazole, nelfinavir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir,
Infection (40%) ivermectin, ketoconazole, letermovir, lopinavir, phenytoin, posaconazole, rifampin, ritonavir,
nelfinavir, nevirapine, nilotinib, ombitasvir/ saquinavir, St John’s wort, stong CYP3A inducers
paritaprevir/ritonavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and inhibitors, tipranavir, troleandomycin,
posaconazole, primidone, ribociclib, rifabutin, voriconazole
MICONAZOLE rifampin, ritonavir, roxithromycin, saquinavir, St Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal
John’s wort, telaprevir, telithromycin, tibolone, toxicity based on findings in animal studies)
Trade names: Monistat (Janssen), Oravig (Dara) tipranavir, voriconazole Important contra-indications noted in the
Indications: Fungal infections, oropharyngeal Pregnancy category: D prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
candidiasis mothers; pediatric patients
Class: Antibiotic, imidazole, Antifungal, azole
Half-life: initial: 40 minutes; terminal: 24 hours Skin
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Edema [2] Skin
interactions with: anisindione, anticoagulants, Pruritus [3] Cellulitis (5%)
astemizole, clopidogrel, dicumarol, gliclazide, Urticaria [2] Desquamation [2]
simvastatin, thioridazine, tolvaptan, vinblastine, Cardiovascular Edema (40%)
vincristine, warfarin Bradycardia [2] Erysipelas (5%)
Pregnancy category: C Hypotension [10] Hematoma (6%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Herpes zoster (10%)
Central Nervous System Hypersensitivity (4%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Agitation [3]
pediatric patients Rash (14%) [4]
Amnesia [38]
Dysphoria [2] Mucosal
Skin Hallucinations [2] Epistaxis (nosebleed) (12%)
Angioedema (2%) Sedation [2] Mucositis [2]
Contact dermatitis [2] Vertigo (dizziness) [2] Oropharyngeal pain (4%)
Dermatitis [11] Stomatitis [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Exanthems (2–87%) [5] Vomiting [4] Cardiovascular
Flushing (<2%) [2] Cardiac failure (6%)
Pruritus (2–36%) [3] Respiratory Cardiotoxicity [2]
Purpura (3–8%) Apnea [2] Hypotension (9%)
Rash (9%) Hypoxia [2] Myocardial infarction (4%)
Toxicity [2] Local Myocardial ischemia (4%)
Urticaria (2%) Injection-site pain (>10%) Pulmonary edema (3%)
Cardiovascular Injection-site reactions (>10%) QT prolongation (11%) [3]
Phlebitis (5–79%) [3] Other Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Adverse effects [7] Altered mental status (4%)
Chills (>5%) Hiccups [3] Chills (5%)
Fever (27%) [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Headache (26%) [2]
Nausea [2] Impaired concentration (7%)
Local Insomnia (11%)
Injection-site pain (10%) Pain [2]
Other Tremor (6%)
Adverse effects [2] Vertigo (dizziness) (13%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Arthralgia (19%)
Asthenia (fatigue) (34%) [6]
Bone or joint pain (35%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain (34%)
Constipation (29%) [3]
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Pigmentation [125]
MILNACIPRAN MILRINONE Pruritus [7]
Purpura [4]
Trade name: Savella (Forest) Trade name: Primacor (Sanofi-Aventis) Rash [9]
Indications: Fibromyalgia Indications: Severe congestive heart failure Raynaud’s phenomenon [2]
Class: Antidepressant, Selective norepinepherine unresponsive to conventional maintenance Serum sickness [4]
reuptake inhibitor therapy, acute heart failure, including low output Serum sickness-like reaction (3–5%) [6]
Half-life: 6–8 hours states following cardiac surgery Stevens-Johnson syndrome [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Class: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Sweet’s syndrome [4]
interactions with: alcohol, alpha / beta Half-life: 2.3 hours Urticaria [9]
argonists, antipsychotics, aspirin, clomipramine, Clinically important, potentially hazardous Vasculitis [13]
clonidine, CNS-active drugs, digoxin, droperidol, interactions with: anagrelide
epinephrine, levomepromazine, lithium, MAO Pregnancy category: C Hair
inhibitors, norepinephrine, NSAIDs, serotonergic Important contra-indications noted in the Alopecia [2]
drugs, sibutramine, St John’s wort, tryptophan, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Nails
vitamin K antagonists pediatric patients Nail pigmentation (<5%) [19]
Pregnancy category: C Photo-onycholysis [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the Cardiovascular Mucosal
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Arrhythmias [2] Black tongue [2]
mothers; pediatric patients Hypotension (<10%) [7] Gingival pigmentation (8%) [2]
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with Supraventricular arrhythmias (<10%) Oral pigmentation (7%) [22]
uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma. Vasodilation [2]
Warning: SUICIDALITY AND Cardiovascular
Ventricular tachycardia (<10%) Polyarteritis nodosa [12]
ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS
Central Nervous System Central Nervous System
Headache (<10%) Fever [2]
Skin
Flushing (4%) Headache [6]
Hot flashes (12%) Intracranial pressure increased [4]
Hyperhidrosis (9%) [6] MINOCYCLINE Pseudotumor cerebri [14]
Pruritus (2%) Vertigo (dizziness) [8]
Rash (4%) Trade names: Dynacin (Medicis), Minocin Neuromuscular/Skeletal
(Wyeth), Solodyn (Medicis) Arthralgia [6]
Mucosal Indications: Various infections caused by
Xerostomia (5%) Asthenia (fatigue) [4]
susceptible organisms Black bone disease [6]
Cardiovascular Class: Antibiotic, tetracycline, Disease-modifying Myalgia/Myopathy [7]
Chest pain (2%) antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
Hypertension (4%) [4] Half-life: 11–23 hours Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Palpitation (7%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous Abdominal pain [2]
Tachycardia (2%) [2] interactions with: acitretin, aluminum, Diarrhea [2]
amoxicillin, ampicillin, antacids, bacampicillin, Hepatitis [11]
Central Nervous System Hepatotoxicity [20]
Anxiety (3%) BCG vaccine, bismuth, carbenicillin, cloxacillin,
coumarins, digoxin, ergotamine, estradiol, Nausea [6]
Chills (2%) Pancreatitis [2]
Headache (17%) [7] estrogens, isotretinoin, kaolin, magnesium salts,
methotrexate, methoxyflurane, methysergide, Vomiting [3]
Hypoesthesia (2%)
Insomnia (12%) [2] mezlocillin, nafcillin, oral iron, oral typhoid Respiratory
Migraine (4%) vaccine, oxacillin, penicillin G, penicillin V, Eosinophilic pneumonia [5]
Paresthesias (3%) penicillins, phenindione, piperacillin, quinapril, Pneumonitis [2]
Serotonin syndrome [2] retinoids, St John’s wort, strontium ranelate, Endocrine/Metabolic
Tremor (2%) sucralfate, sulfonylureas, ticarcillin, tripotassium Black thyroid syndrome [5]
Vertigo (dizziness) (10%) [3] dicitratobismuthate, vitamin A, zinc Galactorrhea (black) [2]
Pregnancy category: D Thyroid dysfunction [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Important contra-indications noted in the
Abdominal pain (3%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Otic
Constipation (15%) [6] pediatric patients Tinnitus [2]
Nausea (39%) [17] Ocular
Vomiting (7%) Conjunctival pigmentation [2]
Skin
Respiratory Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3] Diplopia [2]
Dyspnea (2%) Angioedema [2] Papilledema [2]
Upper respiratory tract infection (6%) Candidiasis [2] Scleral pigmentation [5]
Endocrine/Metabolic Cellulitis [2] Other
Appetite decreased (2%) DRESS syndrome [14] Adverse effects [5]
Genitourinary Erythema multiforme [2] Tooth pigmentation (primarily in children)
Dysuria (>2%) [2] Erythema nodosum [2] (>10%) [22]
Ejaculatory dysfunction (>2%) [2] Exanthems [5]
Exfoliative dermatitis [3]
Ocular Fixed eruption [8]
Vision blurred (2%) Folliculitis [2]
Other Hypersensitivity [25]
Adverse effects [3] Livedo reticularis [3]
Lupus erythematosus [50]
Photosensitivity (<10%) [9]
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Back pain (>10%) taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pantoprazole, rifapentine,
Myalgia/Myopathy (>10%) kidney, heart or lung transplants. sevelamer, tacrolimus, vaccines
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Fluoroquinolones may exacerbate muscle Pregnancy category: D
Abdominal pain (>10%) weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Important contra-indications noted in the
Diarrhea (>10%) Moxeza is for topical ophthalmic use only. prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Enteritis (>10%) Warning: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS mothers; pediatric patients
Gastroenteritis (>10%) INCLUDING TENDINITIS, TENDON Warning: EMBRYOFETAL TOXICITY,
RUPTURE, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, MALIGNANCIES AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS
Respiratory CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS and
Cough (>10%) EXACERBATION OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Influenza (>10%) Skin
Acneform eruption (>10%) [3]
Endocrine/Metabolic Skin Carcinoma (non-melanoma) (4%)
ALT increased (<5%) AGEP [2] Edema (12%)
AST increased (<5%) Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [5] Herpes simplex [3]
Hyperbilirubinemia (<5%) Bullous dermatitis [2] Herpes zoster [7]
Hyponatremia (>10%) Hypersensitivity [6] Peripheral edema (29%)
Hematologic Photosensitivity [5] Rash (8%) [2]
Eosinophilia (>10%) Pruritus [3] Warts [2]
Leukocytosis (>10%) Rash [4] Hair
Lymphopenia (>10%) Thrombocytopenic purpura [2] Alopecia [4]
Neutropenia (>10%) Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2]
Urticaria [3] Mucosal
Ocular Gingival hyperplasia/hypertrophy [2]
Conjunctival hyperemia (<10%) Cardiovascular Oral candidiasis (10%)
Conjunctivitis (<10%) Phlebitis [2] Oral ulceration [5]
Eyelid edema (<10%) QT prolongation [15]
Foreign body sensation (<10%) Torsades de pointes [8] Cardiovascular
Lacrimation (<10%) Hypertension [4]
Central Nervous System Thrombophlebitis (<10%)
Ocular hyperemia (<10%) Delirium [2]
Ocular pain (<10%) Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [3] Central Nervous System
Ocular pruritus (<10%) Hallucinations [2] Encephalopathy [2]
Vision blurred (<10%) Headache (4%) [5] Fever [3]
Vision impaired (<10%) Somnolence (drowsiness) [2] Headache (>20%) [5]
Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) [6] Insomnia [3]
Leukoencephalopathy [4]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
MOXIFLOXACIN Myasthenia gravis (exacerbation) [2]
Neurotoxicity [2]
Pain (>20%)
Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture [3] Tremor (11%)
Trade names: Avelox (Bayer), Moxeza (Alcon)
Indications: Various infections caused by Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Neuromuscular/Skeletal
susceptible organisms Abdominal pain [5] Arthralgia [4]
Class: Antibiotic, fluoroquinolone Diarrhea (6%) [6] Asthenia (fatigue) [6]
Half-life: 12 hours Gastrointestinal disorder [2] Back pain (6%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Hepatotoxicity [3] Myalgia/Myopathy [4]
interactions with: alfuzosin, aminophylline, Nausea (7%) [9]
Vomiting [5] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
amiodarone, amitriptyline, antacids, arsenic, Abdominal distension [2]
artemether/lumefantrine, asenapine, Otic Abdominal pain [6]
atomoxetine, BCG vaccine, benperidol, bepridil, Tinnitus [2] Colitis [3]
bretylium, chloroquine, ciprofloxacin, Local Diarrhea [14]
corticosteroids, cyclosporine, degarelix, Injection-site reactions [2] Hepatotoxicity [5]
didanosine, disopyramide, dronedarone, Nausea [5]
droperidol, erythromycin, gadobutrol, Other
Adverse effects [8] Vomiting [5]
haloperidol, hydroxychloroquine, insulin,
lanthanum, levomepromazine, magnesium salts, Respiratory
mefloquine, mizolastine, mycophenolate, Bronchitis [2]
nilotinib, NSAIDs, oral iron, oral typhoid vaccine, MYCOPHENOLATE Cough [2]
Upper respiratory tract infection [3]
pentamidine, phenothiazines, pimavanserin,
pimozide, probenecid, procainamide, QT Synonyms: mycophenolate mofetil, Endocrine/Metabolic
prolonging agents, quinapril, quinidine, quinine, mycophenolate sodium ALT increased [2]
ribociclib, sevelamer, sotalol, strontium ranelate, Trade names: CellCept (Roche), Myfortic Hyperglycemia [4]
sucralfate, sulfonylureas, tetrabenazine, (Novartis) Hyperlipidemia [3]
thioridazine, tricyclic antidepressants, vandetanib, Indications: Prophylaxis of organ rejection Genitourinary
vitamin K antagonists, warfarin, zinc, ziprasidone, Class: Immunosuppressant Urinary tract infection [3]
zolmitriptan, zuclopenthixol Half-life: 18 hours
Pregnancy category: C Clinically important, potentially hazardous Renal
Important contra-indications noted in the interactions with: antacids, azathioprine, Nephrotoxicity [3]
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing basiliximab, belatacept, cholestyramine, Hematologic
mothers; pediatric patients ciprofloxacin, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, Anemia (>20%) [2]
Note: Fluoroquinolones are associated with an cyclosporine, daclizumab, gemifloxacin, Bone marrow suppression [2]
increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in Hemophilus B vaccine, levofloxacin, Dyslipidemia [2]
all ages. This risk is further increased in older mercaptopurine, metronidazole, moxifloxacin, Leukopenia [5]
patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients Lymphopenia [3]
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Myelotoxicity [2] Pregnancy category: C bradycardia and greater than first degree
Neutropenia [4] Important contra-indications noted in the conduction block, cardiogenic shock, and overt
Thrombocytopenia [4] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; cardiac failure.
Other pediatric patients
Adverse effects [21] Note: NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of Skin
Death [2] serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal Edema (<5%)
Infection (12–20%) [18] adverse events, which can be fatal. This risk may Psoriasis [4]
Teratogenicity [4] increase with duration of use. Raynaud’s phenomenon (2%) [2]
Warning: CARDIOVASCULAR AND
GASTROINTESTINAL RISKS Cardiovascular
Bradycardia (2%)
MYRRH Skin Central Nervous System
Diaphoresis (<3%) Hypoesthesia (fingers and toes) (>5%)
Family: Burseraceae Paresthesias (>5%)
Scientific names: Commiphora abyssinica, Edema (3–9%)
Erythema [2] Vertigo (dizziness) (2%)
Commiphora erythraea, Commiphora habessinica,
Commiphora kataf, Commiphora madagascariensis, Hypersensitivity [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Commiphora molmol, Commiphora myrrh Photosensitivity [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (2%)
Indications: Fascioliasis, schistosomiasis, ulcers, Pruritus (3–9%) [2] Other
eczema, catarrh, amenorrhea, gum disease, Rash (3–9%) [4] Adverse effects [4]
aphthous stomatitis Mucosal
Class: Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory Stomatitis (<3%)
Half-life: N/A Xerostomia (<3%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
NALBUPHINE
Central Nervous System
interactions with: none known Headache (3–9%) [2] Trade name: Nubain (Endo)
Pregnancy category: N/A Insomnia (3–9%) Indications: Moderate to severe pain
Nervousness (3–9%) Class: Opiate agonist
Skin Somnolence (drowsiness) (3–9%) Half-life: 5 hours
Dermatitis [5] Vertigo (dizziness) (3–9%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Gastrointestinal/Hepatic interactions with: CNS depressants, diazepam,
Asthenia (fatigue) (2%) Abdominal pain (12%) [5] hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone,
Constipation (3–9%) pentobarbital, promethazine, tapentadol
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Pregnancy category: B
Abdominal pain (2%) Diarrhea (14%) [5]
Dyspepsia (13%) [4] Note: Nalbuphine contains sulfites.
Flatulence (3–9%)
Gastrointestinal ulceration [3] Skin
NABILONE Hepatotoxicity [2] Clammy skin (9%)
Nausea (3–9%) [2] Diaphoresis (9%)
Trade name: Cesamet (Valeant) Vomiting (3–9%)
Indications: Nausea and vomiting Mucosal
Class: Antiemetic, Cannabinoid Endocrine/Metabolic Xerostomia (4%)
Half-life: 2 hours Pseudoporphyria [8] Central Nervous System
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Renal Vertigo (dizziness) (5%)
interactions with: CNS depressants Nephrotoxicity [2] Local
Pregnancy category: C Otic Injection-site pain [4]
Tinnitus (<10%)
Mucosal Other
Xerostomia [6] Adverse effects [6] NALDEMEDINE
Cardiovascular
Hypotension [8] Trade name: Symproic (Shionogi)
Central Nervous System NADOLOL Indications: Opioid-induced constipation in adult
patients with chronic non-cancer pain
Dyskinesia [3]
Euphoria [2] Trade name: Corzide (Monarch) Class: Opioid antagonist
Somnolence (drowsiness) [3] Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris Half-life: 11 hours
Vertigo (dizziness) [15] Class: Adrenergic beta-receptor antagonist, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Antiarrhythmic class II interactions with: amiodarone, aprepitant,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal atazanavir, captopril, carbamazepine,
Asthenia (fatigue) [5] Half-life: 10–24 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diltiazem,
interactions with: clonidine, epinephrine, erythromycin, fluconazole, itraconazole,
verapamil ketoconazole, moderate or strong CYP3A
NABUMETONE Pregnancy category: C inhibitors, other opioid antagonists, P-gp
Important contra-indications noted in the inhibitors, phenytoin, quercetin, quinidine,
Trade name: Relafen (GSK) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; rifampin, ritonavir, saquinavir, St John’s wort,
Indications: Arthritis pediatric patients strong CYP3A inducers, verapamil
Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) Note: Corzide is nadolol and
Half-life: 22.5–30 hours bendroflumethiazide. Cutaneous side effects of
Clinically important, potentially hazardous beta-receptor blockers are clinically
interactions with: methotrexate polymorphous. They apparently appear after
several months of continuous therapy. Contra-
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Pregnancy category: N/A (Potential for opioid indicated in acute hepatitis or liver failure; patients
withdrawal in fetus) NALOXONE receiving opioid analgesics, with current
Important contra-indications noted in the physiologic opioid dependence, or in acute opioid
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Trade names: Suboxone (Reckitt Benckiser), withdrawal.
pediatric patients Talwin-NX (Sanofi-Aventis), Targiniq (Purdue)
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with known Indications: Narcotic overdose
Class: Opioid antagonist Skin
or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction. Opioid Pruritus [2]
withdrawal symptoms have occurred in patients Half-life: <1.5 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Rash (<10%)
treated with naldemedine.
interactions with: cobicistat/elvitegravir/ Cardiovascular
emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, cobicistat/ Hypertension [4]
Skin elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil,
Hypersensitivity (<2%) Central Nervous System
thioridazine Anxiety [2]
Rash (<2%) Pregnancy category: C Chills (<10%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Important contra-indications noted in the Compulsions [2]
Abdominal pain (8–11%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Depression [2]
Diarrhea (7%) [4] Note: Subuxone contains buprenorphine; Headache [5]
Gastroenteritis (2–3%) Targiniq is naloxone and oxycodone. Insomnia [5]
Nausea (4–6%) Seizures [2]
Vomiting (3%) Skin Somnolence (drowsiness) [2]
Respiratory Diaphoresis (<10%) Vertigo (dizziness) [5]
Bronchospasm (<2%) Pruritus [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Other Rash (<10%) Arthralgia (>10%)
Adverse effects [3] Mucosal Asthenia (fatigue) [3]
Xerostomia [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Cardiovascular Constipation [6]
NALOXEGOL Arrhythmias [2] Hepatotoxicity [5]
Bradycardia [2] Nausea [10]
Trade name: Movantik (AstraZeneca) Hypertension [8] Vomiting [6]
Indications: Opioid-induced constipation Hypotension [2] Respiratory
Class: Opioid receptor antagonist Pulmonary edema [2] Influenza [2]
Half-life: 6–11 hours Central Nervous System Nasopharyngitis [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Headache [4]
interactions with: diltiazem, erythromycin, Local
Seizures [5] Injection-site pain [2]
grapefruit juice, verapamil Somnolence (drowsiness) [3]
Pregnancy category: C Injection-site reactions [5]
Important contra-indications noted in the Neuromuscular/Skeletal Other
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Asthenia (fatigue) [3] Adverse effects [3]
pediatric patients Myoclonus [2]
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with known Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, patients
at increased risk of recurrent gastrointestinal
Constipation [7]
Nausea [4]
NANDROLONE
obstruction, and patients concomitantly using Vomiting [2] Trade name: Deca-Durabolin (Organon)
strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Other Indications: Anemia of renal insufficiency,
Adverse effects [5] control of metastatic breast cancer, osteoporosis
Skin Death [2] in post-menopausal women
Hyperhidrosis (<3%) Class: Anabolic steroid
Central Nervous System Half-life: 6–14 days
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Headache (4%) [3] NALTREXONE interactions with: acenocoumarol, anisindione,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic anticoagulants, dabigatran, danaparoid,
Abdominal pain (12–21%) [5] Trade names: Contrave (Takeda), Depade
(Mallinckrodt), Nalorex (Bristol-Myers Squibb), fondaparinux, heparin, warfarin
Diarrhea (6–9%) [5] Pregnancy category: X
Flatulence (3–6%) [2] Opizone (Genus), ReVia (Meda), Troxyca (Pfizer),
Vivitrex (Alkermes), Vivitrol (Alkermes) Important contra-indications noted in the
Nausea (7–8%) [5] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Vomiting (3–5%) Indications: Substance abuse, opioid
dependence, alcohol dependence pediatric patients
Other Class: Opioid antagonist Note: Deca Durabolin contains Arachis oil
Adverse effects [2] Half-life: 4 hours (peanut oil) and should not be taken / applied by
Clinically important, potentially hazardous patients known to be allergic to peanut.
interactions with: lofexidine, opioid analgesics,
opioid containing medications Hair
Pregnancy category: C Hirsutism [3]
Important contra-indications noted in the Other
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Adverse effects [2]
pediatric patients
Note: Naltrexone has the capacity to cause
hepatocellular injury when given in excessive
doses.
Troxyca is naltrexone and oxycodone. Contra-
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Renal
NAPROXEN Nephrotoxicity [3] NATEGLINIDE
Trade names: Aleve (Bayer), Naprosyn (Roche), Hematologic Trade name: Starlix (Novartis)
Synflex (Roche) Thrombocytopenia [2] Indications: Diabetes Type II
Indications: Pain, arthritis Otic Class: Meglitinide
Class: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) Tinnitus [2] Half-life: 1.5 hours
Half-life: 15 hours Other Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Adverse effects [11] interactions with: none known
interactions with: methotrexate, methyl Death [2] Pregnancy category: C
salicylate, prednisolone Side effects (5–9%) [3] Important contra-indications noted in the
Pregnancy category: C prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Important contra-indications noted in the pediatric patients
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
mothers; pediatric patients NATALIZUMAB Respiratory
Note: NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of Flu-like syndrome (4%)
serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal Synonym: antegren
adverse events, which can be fatal. This risk may Trade name: Tysabri (Biogen)
increase with duration of use. Indications: Multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease
Class: Immunomodulator, Monoclonal antibody NEBIVOLOL
Half-life: 11 days
Skin Clinically important, potentially hazardous Trade names: Bystolic (Forest), Byvalson
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [2] interactions with: abatacept, alefacept, (Forest), Nebilet (Menarini)
Angioedema [5] azacitidine, azathioprine, betamethasone, Indications: Hypertension
Bullous dermatitis [5] cabazitaxel, certolizumab, cortocosteroids, Class: Adrenergic beta-receptor antagonist, Beta
Diaphoresis (<3%) [3] cyclosporine, denileukin, docetaxel, fingolimod, blocker
DRESS syndrome [4] gefitinib, leflunomide, lenalidomide, Half-life: 8 hours
Ecchymoses (3–9%) mercaptopurine, methotrexate, oxaliplatin, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Edema (<9%) pazopanib, pemetrexed, rilonacept, temsirolimus, interactions with: beta blockers, cinacalcet,
Erythema multiforme [2] triamcinolone, vedolizumab clonidine, CYP2D6 inhibitors, delavirdine, digitalis
Exanthems (<14%) [9] Pregnancy category: C glycosides, duloxetine, terbinafine, tipranavir
Fixed eruption [26] Important contra-indications noted in the Pregnancy category: C
Hypersensitivity [2] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Important contra-indications noted in the
Lichen planus [3] pediatric patients prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Lichenoid eruption [3] Note: Contra-indicated in patients who have or pediatric patients
Lupus erythematosus [2] have had progressive multifocal Note: Byvalson is nebivolol and valsartan.
Photosensitivity [16] leukoencephalopathy. Warning: Byvalson: FETAL TOXICITY
Pruritus (3–17%) [5] Warning: PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL
Purpura (<3%) [4] LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
Pustules [2] Cardiovascular
Rash (3–9%) [2] Bradycardia [3]
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [5] Skin Central Nervous System
Urticaria (<5%) [6] Dermatitis (6%) Headache (6–9%) [9]
Vasculitis [9] Herpes simplex [2] Vertigo (dizziness) (2–4%) [5]
Hypersensitivity [6]
Hair Pruritus (4%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Alopecia [3] Rash (9%) Asthenia (fatigue) (2–5%) [4]
Mucosal Central Nervous System Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Stomatitis (<3%) Depression (17%) Diarrhea (<2%)
Xerostomia [2] Headache (35%) [3] Nausea (<3%)
Cardiovascular Leukoencephalopathy [77] Respiratory
Chest pain [2] Tremor (3%) Nasopharyngitis [3]
Myocardial infarction [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Upper respiratory tract infection [3]
Central Nervous System Asthenia (fatigue) (24%) [4] Other
Somnolence (drowsiness) [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Adverse effects [3]
Vertigo (dizziness) [6] Hepatotoxicity [4]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Genitourinary
Leg cramps [2] Vaginitis (8%) NECITUMUMAB
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Local
Abdominal pain [4] Trade name: Portrazza (Lilly)
Application-site reactions (22%) Indications: Metastatic squamous non-small cell
Constipation [2] Infusion-related reactions [3]
Diarrhea [3] lung cancer (in combination with cisplatin and
Infusion-site reactions [2] gemcitabine)
Dyspepsia [9]
Hepatotoxicity [4] Other Class: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)
Nausea [10] Adverse effects [5] inhibitor, Monoclonal antibody
Allergic reactions (7%) [4] Half-life: 14 days
Respiratory Death [6] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Nasopharyngitis [2] Infection (2%) [3] interactions with: none known
Endocrine/Metabolic
Pseudoporphyria [29]
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Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [3]
Cardiovascular
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Bradycardia [4] Abdominal pain (36%) [2] nifedipine, rifampin, rilpivirine, simeprevir, St
Cardiac arrest [3] Diarrhea (95%) [15] John’s wort, verapamil
Tachycardia [2] Dyspepsia (10%) Pregnancy category: B
Central Nervous System Hepatotoxicity (<2%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Anxiety [2] Nausea (43%) [10] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Sedation [2] Vomiting (26%) [7] Warning: LIFE-THREATENING (INCLUDING
Endocrine/Metabolic FATAL) HEPATOTOXICITY and SKIN
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic REACTIONS
Abdominal pain [3] ALT increased (9%)
Diarrhea [2] Appetite decreased (12%)
Nausea [14] AST increased (7%) Skin
Vomiting [12] Dehydration (4%) Angioedema [2]
Weight loss (5%) DRESS syndrome [12]
Respiratory Exanthems [6]
Bronchospasm [3] Genitourinary
Urinary tract infection (5%) Hypersensitivity [15]
Lipodystrophy [2]
Hematologic Rash (<48%) [31]
NERATINIB Anemia [2]
Leukopenia [2]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [35]
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [17]
Trade name: Nerlynx (Puma) Neutropenia [3] Toxicity [3]
Indications: Early stage HER2-overexpressed/ Mucosal
amplified breast cancer, to follow adjuvant Gingivitis (<3%)
trastuzumab-based therapy NETUPITANT & Ulcerative stomatitis (4%)
Class: Kinase inhibitor
Half-life: 7–17 hours PALONOSETRON Central Nervous System
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Fever [2]
interactions with: aprepitant, boceprevir, Synonym: NEPA Paresthesias (2%)
bosentan, carbamazepine, cimetidine, Trade name: Akynzeo (Helsinn) Peripheral neuropathy [2]
ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, clotrimazole, Indications: Acute and delayed nausea and Neuromuscular/Skeletal
cobicistat, conivaptan, crizotinib, cyclosporine, vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%)
dabigatran, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ Class: Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist
(netupitant), Serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
ritonavir, digoxin, diltiazem, dronedarone, Hepatic failure [2]
efavirenz, enzalutamide, erythromycin, etravirine, (palonosetron)
Half-life: 40 hours Hepatotoxicity [31]
fexofenadine, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, grapefruit
juice, H2-receptor antagonists, idelalisib, imatinib, Clinically important, potentially hazardous Endocrine/Metabolic
indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, interactions with: rifampin Acidosis [2]
lansoprazole, lopinavir, mitotane, modafinil, Pregnancy category: C Other
nefazodone, nelfinavir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ Important contra-indications noted in the Adverse effects [7]
ritonavir, phenytoin, posaconazole, rifampin, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Death [3]
ritonavir, saquinavir, St John’s wort, strong or pediatric patients
moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers,
tipranavir, tofisopam, troleandomycin, verapamil,
voriconazole
Skin
Erythema (3%)
NIACIN
Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal
Central Nervous System Synonyms: nicotinic acid; vitamin B3
harm) Trade names: Advicor (Kos), Niacor (Upsher-
Headache (9%) [7]
Important contra-indications noted in the Smith), Niaspan (Merck), Simcor (AbbVie), Slo-
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Niacin (Upsher-Smith)
pediatric patients Asthenia (fatigue) (4–8%)
Indications: Hyperlipidemia
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Class: Vitamin
Skin Constipation (3%) [6] Half-life: 45 minutes
Fissures (2%) Dyspepsia (4%) [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Rash (18%) Other interactions with: antihypertensives,
Xerosis (6%) Adverse effects [2] atorvastatin, bile acid sequestrants, insulin aspart,
Nails Hiccups [2] insulin degludec, insulin detemir, insulin glargine,
Nail disorder (8%) insulin glulisine, pitavastatin, rosuvastatin,
selenium
Mucosal Pregnancy category: C (Where niacin is co-
Epistaxis (nosebleed) (5%) NEVIRAPINE administered with a statin, refer to the pregnancy
Stomatitis (14%) [2] category for the statin)
Xerostomia (3%) Trade name: Viramune (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Important contra-indications noted in the
Indications: HIV infection
Cardiovascular prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Class: Antiretroviral, CYP3A4 inducer, Non-
Cardiotoxicity [2] pediatric patients
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Central Nervous System Note: Contra-indicated in patients with active
Half-life: 45 hours
Anorexia [4] liver or peptic ulcer disease, or arterial bleeding.
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Peripheral neuropathy [2] Simcor is niacin and simvastatin.
interactions with: amiodarone, amprenavir,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal atazanavir, carbamazepine, caspofungin,
Asthenia (fatigue) (27%) [5] clarithromycin, clonazepam, cyclosporine, Skin
Muscle spasm (11%) diltiazem, disopyramide, efavirenz, ethosuximide, Acanthosis nigricans (8%) [14]
etravirine, fentanyl, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, Exanthems (<3%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Flushing (<30%) [31]
Abdominal distension (5%) levonorgestrel, lidocaine, lopinavir, midazolam, Pruritus (<5%) [9]
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Mucosal
Stomatitis (<10%) OLARATUMAB OLMESARTAN
Cardiovascular Trade name: Lartruvo (Lilly) Trade names: Benicar (Sankyo), Olmetec
Hypertension (<10%) [2] Indications: Treatment of adult patients with soft (Daiichi Sankyo)
Venous thromboembolism (<10%) tissue sarcoma (with doxorubicin) with a Indications: Hypertension
Central Nervous System histologic subtype for which an anthracycline- Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Anxiety (<10%) containing regimen is appropriate and which is (blocker), Antihypertensive
Depression (<10%) not amenable to curative treatment with Half-life: ~13 hours
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (21%) [2] radiotherapy or surgery Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Fever (<10%) Class: Monoclonal antibody, Platelet-derived interactions with: ACE inhibitors, adrenergic
Headache (25%) [4] growth factor receptor alpha blocking antibody neurone blockers, aldesleukin, aliskiren,
Insomnia (<10%) Half-life: ~11 days alprostadil, amifostine, antihypertensives,
Peripheral neuropathy (<10%) [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous antipsychotics, anxiolytics and hypnotics,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal interactions with: none known baclofen, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers,
Arthralgia (21–32%) Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal clonidine, colesevelam, corticosteroids,
Asthenia (fatigue) (66–68%) [18] harm) cyclosporine, diazoxide, diuretics, eltrombopag,
Back pain (25%) Important contra-indications noted in the eplerenone, estrogens, general anesthetics,
Myalgia/Myopathy (22–25%) prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing heparins, hydralazine, levodopa, lithium, MAO
mothers; pediatric patients inhibitors, methyldopa, methylphenidate,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Note: See separate entry for doxorubicin. minoxidil, moxisylyte, moxonidine, nitrates,
Abdominal pain (43–47%) [3] nitroprusside, NSAIDs, pentoxifylline,
Constipation (10–20%) [2] phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, potassium salts,
Diarrhea (28–31%) [8] Hair
Alopecia (52%) quinine, rituximab, tacrolimus, tizanidine,
Dyspepsia (25%) [3] tolvaptan, trimethoprim
Gastric obstruction [2] Mucosal Pregnancy category: D (category C in first
Nausea (64–75%) [14] Mucositis (53%) [3] trimester; category D in second and third
Vomiting (32–43%) [10] Central Nervous System trimesters)
Respiratory Anxiety (11%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Cough (21%) [2] Headache (20%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Dyspnea (10–20%) Neurotoxicity (22%) pediatric patients
Nasopharyngitis (26–43%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Note: Contra-indicated in patients with diabetes.
Pharyngitis (43%) Asthenia (fatigue) (64%) [2] Warning: FETAL TOXICITY
Pulmonary embolism (<10%) Bone or joint pain (64%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (26–43%) Skin
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Endocrine/Metabolic Abdominal pain (23%) Angioedema [3]
ALT increased [2] Diarrhea (34%) [4] Edema [2]
Appetite decreased (22–25%) [4] Nausea (73%) [3] Peripheral edema [2]
Creatine phosphokinase increased (26–30%) Vomiting (45%) [2] Cardiovascular
Hyperglycemia (<10%) Hypotension [2]
Hypomagnesemia (<10%) Endocrine/Metabolic
ALP increased (16%) Central Nervous System
Genitourinary Appetite decreased (31%) Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) [8]
Dysuria (<10%) AST increased [2]
Urinary incontinence (<10%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Hyperglycemia (52%) [2] Asthenia (fatigue) [2]
Urinary tract infection (10–20%) Hypokalemia (21%)
Hematologic Hypomagnesemia (16%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Anemia (25–34%) [18] Diarrhea [4]
Renal Enteropathy [20]
Febrile neutropenia [2] Proteinuria [2]
Leukopenia (<10%) [3] Gastrointestinal disorder [6]
Lymphopenia (56%) Hematologic Respiratory
Myelodysplastic syndrome [2] Lymphopenia (77%) Upper respiratory tract infection [2]
Myeloid leukemia [2] Neutropenia (65%) [3]
Prothrombin time increased (33%) Endocrine/Metabolic
Neutropenia (25–32%) [12] Hyperkalemia [3]
Thrombocytopenia (26–30%) [8] Thrombocytopenia (63%)
Ocular Other
Other Adverse effects [6]
Adverse effects [5] Xerophthalmia (11%)
Death [3] Local
Infusion-related reactions (13%) [2]
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Dermatitis [4]
Dermatomyositis [14] PENICILLIN G PENTAMIDINE
Edema of lip (<10%)
Ehlers–Danlos syndrome [2] Trade name: Crystapen (Britannia) Trade names: NebuPent (Astellas), Pentacarinat
Elastosis perforans serpiginosa [43] Indications: Anthrax, cellulitis, endocarditis, (Sanofi-Aventis), Pentam 300 (Astellas)
Epidermolysis bullosa [4] infections, otitis media, rheumatic fever, Indications: Pneumocystis jiroveci infection,
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita [2] respiratory infections, septicemia trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis
Erythema multiforme (<5%) Class: Antibiotic, penicillin Class: Antiprotozoal
Exanthems [8] Half-life: 4 hours Half-life: 9.1–13.2 hours (intramuscular); 6.5
Fragility [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous hours (intravenous)
Hypersensitivity [3] interactions with: estrogens, methotrexate, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Lichen planus [4] minocycline, phenindione, probenecid, interactions with: adefovir, aminoglycosides,
Lichenoid eruption [7] sulfinpyrazone, warfarin amiodarone, amisulpride, amitriptyline,
Lupus erythematosus [43] Pregnancy category: B amphotericin B, cisplatin, droperidol,
Morphea [2] Important contra-indications noted in the erythromycin, foscarnet, insulin aspart, insulin
Pemphigus [76] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers degludec, insulin detemir, insulin glargine, insulin
Pemphigus erythematodes (Senear–Usher) glulisine, ivabradine, levomepromazine,
[10] Skin moxifloxacin, phenothiazines, saquinavir,
Pemphigus foliaceus [16] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [5] sparfloxacin, sulpiride, tricyclic antidepressants,
Pemphigus herpetiformis [3] Dermatitis [2] trifluoperazine, vancomycin
Pemphigus vulgaris [2] Hypersensitivity [4] Pregnancy category: C
Peripheral edema (<10%) Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction [21] Important contra-indications noted in the
Pruritus (44–50%) [2] Nicolau syndrome [2] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum [16] Rash [4] pediatric patients
Psoriasis [4] Serum sickness-like reaction [2] Note: The rate of adverse side effects is
Purpura [5] increased in patients with AIDS.
Central Nervous System
Rash (44–50%) [6] Hoigne’s syndrome [16]
Scleroderma [7] Seizures [2] Skin
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Exanthems (<15%) [10]
Urticaria (44–50%) [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Pruritus [2]
Vasculitis [7] Hepatotoxicity [2] Rash (<47%) [4]
Hair Genitourinary Toxic epidermal necrolysis [3]
Alopecia [3] Cystitis [3] Urticaria [3]
Hirsutism [2] Renal Cardiovascular
Nails Nephrotoxicity [2] QT prolongation [8]
Nail pigmentation [4] Hematologic Torsades de pointes [4]
Mucosal Thrombosis [2] Central Nervous System
Aphthous stomatitis [2] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (metallic taste)
Mucosal lesions (pemphigus-like) [2] (2%)
Oral ulceration [5] PENICILLIN V Paresthesias [2]
Stomatitis [6] Vertigo (dizziness) [2]
Central Nervous System Trade name: V-cillin K (Lilly) Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Ageusia (taste loss) (12%) [2] Indications: Cellulitis, endocarditis, erysipelas, Myalgia/Myopathy (<5%)
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (metallic taste) oral infections, otitis media, rheumatic fever, Rhabdomyolysis [4]
[8] scarlet fever, tonsillitis Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Hypogeusia (25–33%) [2] Class: Antibiotic, penicillin Pancreatitis [6]
Half-life: 4 hours
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Clinically important, potentially hazardous Local
Dystonia [4] interactions with: estrogens, methotrexate, Injection-site irritation [2]
Myasthenia gravis [73] minocycline, neomycin, phenindione, probenecid, Injection-site pain [2]
Polymyositis [8] sulfinpyrazone, warfarin Injection-site reactions (>10%)
Respiratory Pregnancy category: B Other
Pulmonary toxicity [2] Adverse effects [4]
Endocrine/Metabolic Skin
Gynecomastia [5] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [2]
Renal DRESS syndrome [2] PENTOXIFYLLINE
Glomerulonephritis [3] Hypersensitivity [3]
Nephrotoxicity [5] Serum sickness [2] Trade names: Pentoxil (Upsher-Smith), Trental
Proteinuria [2] Serum sickness-like reaction [2] (Sanofi-Aventis)
Urticaria [3] Indications: Peripheral vascular disease,
Hematologic intermittent claudication
Hemotoxicity [2] Central Nervous System
Fever [3] Class: Vasodilator, peripheral, Xanthine alkaloid
Other Half-life: 0.4–0.8 hours
Adverse effects [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Arthralgia [2] interactions with: abciximab, benazepril,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic captopril, ceftobiprole, cilostazol, ciprofloxacin,
Diarrhea [2] citalopram, clevidipine, clopidogrel, diclofenac,
enalapril, eptifibatide, fosinopril, insulin degludec,
insulin glargine, insulin glulisine, irbesartan,
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Local
Injection-site extravasation [2] PHYTONADIONE PIMAVANSERIN
Injection-site necrosis [2]
Synonym: vitamin K1 Trade name: Nuplazid (Acadia)
Other Trade names: Mephyton (Valeant), Vitamin K Indications: Hallucinations and delusions
Adverse effects [3] (AbbVie) associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis
Death [4] Indications: Coagulation disorders Class: Antipsychotic
Hiccups [2] Class: Vitamin Half-life: 57 hours
Teratogenicity [3] Half-life: 2–4 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: amiodarone, carbamazepine,
interactions with: cholestyramine, orlistat, chlorpromazine, clarithromycin, disopyramide,
PHYSOSTIGMINE warfarin drugs known to prolong the QT interval,
Pregnancy category: C gatifloxacin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole,
Synonym: eserine Important contra-indications noted in the moxifloxacin, phenytoin, procainamide, quinidine,
Indications: Miotic in glaucoma treatment, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; rifampin, sotalol, St John’s wort, strong CYP3A4
reverses toxic CNS effects caused by pediatric patients inhibitors and inducers, thioridazine, ziprasidone
anticholinergic drugs Pregnancy category: N/A (No available data to
Class: Cholinesterase inhibitor Skin inform drug-associated risk)
Half-life: 15–40 minutes Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [4] Important contra-indications noted in the
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Dermatitis [9] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
interactions with: bethanechol, corticosteroids, Eczema [2] mothers; pediatric patients
galantamine, methacholine, succinylcholine Nicolau syndrome [2] Warning: INCREASED MORTALITY IN
Pregnancy category: C Scleroderma [12] ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-
Important contra-indications noted in the Urticaria [4] RELATED PSYCHOSIS
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Note: Antilirium is a derivative of the Calabar Local
Injection-site eczematous eruption [10] Skin
bean, and its active moiety, physostigmine, is also Peripheral edema (7%) [5]
known as eserine. Physostigmine is used to Injection-site erythema [2]
reverse the effect upon the nervous system Injection-site induration [15] Cardiovascular
caused by clinical or toxic dosages of drugs and Other QT prolongation [3]
herbs capable of producing the anticholinergic Allergic reactions [2] Central Nervous System
syndrome. Some of the drugs responsible are: Confusion (6%) [4]
amitriptyline, amoxapine, atropine, benztropine, Gait instability (2%) [6]
biperiden, clidinium, cyclobenzaprine,
desipramine, doxepin, hyoscyamine, imipramine,
PILOCARPINE Hallucinations (5%) [3]
Headache [2]
lorazepam, maprotiline, nortriptyline, Trade names: Ocusert Pilo (Akorn), Pilopine Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
protriptyline, propantheline, scopolamine, (Alcon), Salagen (MGI) Constipation (4%)
trimipramine. Some herbals that can elicit the Indications: Glaucoma, miosis induction, Nausea (7%) [2]
anticholinergic syndrome are black henbane, xerostomia
deadly nightshade, Devil’s apple, Jimson weed, Genitourinary
Class: Miotic, Muscarinic cholinergic agonist Urinary tract infection [5]
Loco seeds or weeds, Matrimony vine, night Half-life: N/A
blooming jessamine, stinkweed. Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: acebutolol, galantamine
Skin Pregnancy category: C PIMECROLIMUS
Diaphoresis (>10%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Erythema (<10%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Trade name: Elidel (Valeant)
pediatric patients Indications: Second-line therapy for the short-
Mucosal term and non-continuous chronic treatment of
Sialorrhea (>10%) mild to moderate atopic dermatitis
Cardiovascular Skin Class: Immunomodulator, Macrolactam
Atrial fibrillation [2] Burning (<10%) Half-life: N/A
Bradycardia [3] Dermatitis [4] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Diaphoresis [6] interactions with: abatacept, alcohol, alefacept,
Central Nervous System Edema (4%)
Seizures (<10%) [4] aprepitant, azacitidine, betamethasone,
Hyperhidrosis [2] cabazitaxel, calcium channel blockers, cimetidine,
Twitching (<10%) Hypersensitivity (<10%) conivaptan, CYP3A4 inhibitors, darunavir,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Stinging (<10%) delavirdine, denileukin, docetaxel, efavirenz,
Nausea [4] Central Nervous System erythromycin, fingolimod, fluconazole, gefitinib,
Vomiting [3] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (2%) immunosuppressants, indinavir, itraconazole,
Ocular Headache [2] ketoconazole, lapatinib, leflunomide,
Epiphora (>10%) Ocular lenalidomide, oxaliplatin, pazopanib, pemetrexed,
Ocular burning (<10%) Cataract [2] telithromycin, temsirolimus, triamcinolone,
Ocular stinging (>10%) voriconazole
Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
pediatric patients
Warning: LONG-TERM SAFETY OF TOPICAL
CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS HAS NOT BEEN
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Burning [4] PIOGLITAZONE PIPERACILLIN/
Dermatitis [2]
Peripheral edema [3] Trade name: Actos (Takeda) TAZOBACTAM
Rosacea [5] Indications: Type II diabetes
Class: Antidiabetic, CYP3A4 inducer, Trade name: Zosyn (Wyeth)
Tinea [3]
Thiazolidinedione Indications: Moderate to severe infections
Cardiovascular Half-life: 3–7 hours Class: Antibacterial
Cardiac arrest [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Half-life: 0.7–1.2 hours
Respiratory interactions with: alcohol, conivaptan, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Upper respiratory tract infection (19%) corticosteroids, CYP2C8 inhibitors and inducers, interactions with: heparin, methotrexate
dapagliflozin, deferasirox, gemfibrozil, insulin, Pregnancy category: B
Local Important contra-indications noted in the
Application-site burning (8–26%) pegvisomant, pregabalin, rifampin, saxagliptin,
somatropin, teriflunomide, trimethoprim prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Application-site reactions (2%)
Pregnancy category: C
Other Important contra-indications noted in the Skin
Infection (5%) [2] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; AGEP [2]
pediatric patients DRESS syndrome [3]
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with Hypersensitivity [2]
PIMOZIDE established NYHA Class III or IV heart failure. Rash [5]
Warning: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Central Nervous System
Trade name: Orap (Teva) Fever [3]
Indications: Tourette’s syndrome, schizophrenia Skin Neurotoxicity [2]
Class: Antipsychotic Edema (4–11%) [29]
Half-life: 50 hours Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Peripheral edema [12]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Diarrhea [4]
interactions with: amitriptyline, amoxapine, Cardiovascular Hepatotoxicity [3]
amphetamines, amprenavir, aprepitant, arsenic, Cardiac failure (<10%) [14] Nausea [2]
artemether/lumefantrine, astemizole, atazanavir, Cardiomyopathy [3] Vomiting [2]
azithromycin, azole antifungals, boceprevir, Cardiotoxicity [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic
ceritinib, citalopram, clarithromycin, crizotinib, Myocardial infarction [3]
Hypokalemia [3]
darunavir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ Central Nervous System
Renal
ritonavir, dasatinib, degarelix, delavirdine, Headache (9%) [4]
Nephrotoxicity [5]
dirithromycin, dolasetron, droperidol, efavirenz, Stroke [2]
eluxadoline, enzalutamide, erythromycin, Hematologic
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
fluoxetine, fosamprenavir, grapefruit juice, Hemolytic anemia [3]
Asthenia (fatigue) (4%)
imatinib, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Hemotoxicity [2]
Bone loss [4]
lapatinib, letermovir, levofloxacin, Thrombocytopenia [4]
Fractures [10]
levomepromazine, lopinavir, lurasidone, Myalgia/Myopathy (5%) Other
methylphenidate, mifepristone, moxifloxacin, Adverse effects [4]
nefazodone, nelfinavir, nilotinib, ombitasvir/ Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
paritaprevir/ritonavir, paroxetine hydrochloride, Diarrhea [4]
pazopanib, pemoline, phenothiazines, Hepatotoxicity [8]
posaconazole, protease inhibitors, quinidine, Nausea [3] PIRFENIDONE
quinine, ribociclib, ritonavir, saquinavir, sertraline, Vomiting [2]
Trade name: Esbriet (Intermune)
sotalol, sparfloxacin, sulpiride, telaprevir, Respiratory
Indications: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
telavancin, telithromycin, thioridazine, tipranavir, Nasopharyngitis [3]
Class: Immunosuppressant, Pyridone
tricyclic antidepressants, trifluoperazine, Pharyngitis (5%)
Half-life: 3 hours
troleandomycin, vandetanib, voriconazole, Sinusitis (6%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
vorinostat, zileuton, ziprasidone Upper respiratory tract infection (13%)
interactions with: ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine
Pregnancy category: C Endocrine/Metabolic Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the Hypoglycemia [10] Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Weight gain [19] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
pediatric patients
Genitourinary pediatric patients
Bladder cancer [7]
Skin
Hematologic Skin
Facial edema (<10%)
Anemia (<2%) [2] Photosensitivity (9%) [22]
Rash (8%)
Pancytopenia [2] Phototoxicity [2]
Mucosal Pruritus (8%) [3]
Sialorrhea (14%) Ocular Rash (30%) [14]
Xerostomia (>10%) [3] Macular edema [2]
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Other Chest pain (5%) [3]
QT prolongation [4] Adverse effects [4]
Death [3] Central Nervous System
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Tooth disorder (5%) Anorexia (13%) [11]
Myalgia/Myopathy (3%) Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (6%)
Endocrine/Metabolic Headache (22%) [3]
Gynecomastia (>10%) Insomnia (10%)
Sedation [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) (18%) [7]
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Endocrine/Metabolic Cardiovascular
Gynecomastia (<10%) PROPAFENONE Bradycardia [15]
Brugada syndrome [2]
Trade name: Rythmol (Reliant) Cardiac failure [2]
Indications: Ventricular arrhythmias
PROGESTINS Class: Antiarrhythmic, Antiarrhythmic class Ic
Hypotension [20]
Tachycardia [2]
Half-life: 10–32 hours
Trade names: Aygestin (Barr), Megace (Bristol- Clinically important, potentially hazardous Central Nervous System
Myers Squibb), Micronor (Ortho), Ovrette interactions with: amitriptyline, boceprevir, Amnesia [10]
(Wyeth), Provera (Pfizer) carvedilol, clozapine, cobicistat/elvitegravir/ Hallucinations [3]
Indications: Prevention of pregnancy emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, cobicistat/ Seizures [8]
Class: Progestogen elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, Shivering [2]
Half-life: N/A delavirdine, digoxin, efavirenz, fosamprenavir, Twitching (<10%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous grapefruit juice, mirabegron, neostigmine, Neuromuscular/Skeletal
interactions with: acitretin, aprepitant, paroxetine hydrochloride, propranolol, Ataxia [2]
dofetilide, rosuvastatin, voriconazole pyridostigmine, rifapentine, ritonavir, telaprevir, Myoclonus [2]
tipranavir Rhabdomyolysis [10]
Skin Pregnancy category: C Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Acneform eruption [3] Important contra-indications noted in the Nausea [4]
Dermatitis [4] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Pancreatitis [8]
Diaphoresis (31%) pediatric patients Vomiting [5]
Erythema multiforme [2]
Flushing (12%) Respiratory
Skin Apnea [4]
Urticaria [2] Lupus erythematosus [3] Cough [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic Psoriasis [2] Hypoxia [7]
Amenorrhea [2] Rash (<3%) Respiratory depression [4]
Mucosal Endocrine/Metabolic
Oral lesions (>5%) Acidosis [3]
PROMETHAZINE Xerostomia (2%) Hypertriglyceridemia [2]
Cardiovascular Renal
Trade name: Phenergan (Wyeth) Bradycardia [3]
Indications: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria Green urine [8]
Brugada syndrome [7]
Class: Histamine H1 receptor antagonist Cardiotoxicity [3] Local
Half-life: 10–14 hours Congestive heart failure [2] Infusion-related reactions [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Hypotension [3] Injection-site pain (>10%) [35]
interactions with: antihistamines, arsenic,
Central Nervous System Other
chlorpheniramine, dofetilide, nalbuphine,
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (3–23%) Adverse effects [5]
piperazine, quinolones, sparfloxacin, zaleplon
Seizures [3] Death [9]
Pregnancy category: C
Syncope [2] Hiccups [3]
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
mothers; pediatric patients Hepatotoxicity [8]
Note: Not for intra-arterial or subcutaneous Local
PROPOLIS
injection and contra-indicated in comatose states. Injection-site pain (28–90%) [4]
Warning: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION and Family: None
SEVERE TISSUE INJURY, INCLUDING Scientific name: Propolis
GANGRENE Indications: Tuberculosis, bacterial, fungal and
PROPOFOL protozoal infections, nasopharyngeal carcinoma,
duodenal ulcer, Helicobacter pylori infection, cold,
Skin Trade name: Diprivan (AstraZeneca) wound cleansing, mouth rinse, genital herpes.
Dermatitis [3] Indications: Induction and maintenance of Ingredient in cosmetics
Erythema multiforme [2] anesthesia Class: Immunomodulator
Lupus erythematosus [2] Class: Anesthetic, general Half-life: N/A
Photosensitivity [12] Half-life: initial: 40 minutes; terminal: 3 days Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Purpura [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: none known
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] interactions with: zinc
Urticaria [3] Pregnancy category: B Skin
Mucosal Important contra-indications noted in the Contact dermatitis [3]
Xerostomia (<10%) [2] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Dermatitis [39]
Cardiovascular pediatric patients Hypersensitivity [4]
QT prolongation [2] Sensitivity [4]
Central Nervous System Skin Mucosal
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome [2] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis Cheilitis [2]
Seizures [2] (<10%) [9]
Angioedema [2] Other
Somnolence (drowsiness) [3] Allergic reactions [8]
Exanthems (6%) [2]
Rash (5%)
Urticaria [2]
Hair
Hair pigmentation [3]
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Insomnia [2]
PROPRANOLOL Nightmares [2] PROTHROMBIN
Trade names: Hemangeol (Pierre Fabre), Inderal
Psychosis [3] COMPLEX
Sleep disturbances [9]
(Wyeth) Somnolence (drowsiness) [4] CONCENTRATE
Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris, atrial
fibrillation, myocardial infarction, migraine,
Vertigo (dizziness) [3] (HUMAN)
tremor, infantile hemangioma Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) [4] Synonym: PCC
Class: Antiarrhythmic, Antiarrhythmic class II,
Myalgia/Myopathy [3] Trade name: Kcentra (CSL Behring)
Beta adrenergic blocker, Beta blocker
Indications: Urgent reversal of acquired
Half-life: 2–6 hours Gastrointestinal/Hepatic coagulation factor deficiency induced by vitamin K
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Constipation [2] antagonist therapy in adult patients with acute
interactions with: alcohol, aluminum hydroxide, Diarrhea [6] major bleeding
aminophylline, amiodarone, barbiturates, Gastroesophageal reflux [2] Class: Coagulant
bupivacaine, chlorpromazine, cholestyramine, Nausea [2] Half-life: 4–60 hours
cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clonidine, colestipol, Respiratory Clinically important, potentially hazardous
delavirdine, diazepam, dronedarone, epinephrine, Bronchospasm [3] interactions with: none known
ethanol, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, Upper respiratory tract infection [2] Pregnancy category: C
haloperidol, imipramine, insulin, insulin detemir, Wheezing [3] Important contra-indications noted in the
insulin glargine, insulin glulisine, isoniazid, prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
levothyroxine, lidocaine, neostigmine, nicardipine, Endocrine/Metabolic
Hyperkalemia [4] pediatric patients
nifedipine, nilutamide, nisoldipine, oxtriphylline, Warning: ARTERIAL AND VENOUS
paroxetine hydrochloride, phenobarbital, Hypoglycemia [15]
THROMBOEMBOLIC COMPLICATIONS
phenytoin, propafenone, pyridostigmine, Weight gain [2]
quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir, rizatriptan, sodium Genitourinary Skin
iodide I-131, teniposide, terbutaline, tolbutamide, Peyronie’s disease [6] Hematoma (3%)
verapamil, warfarin, zileuton, zolmitriptan Ocular
Pregnancy category: C Cardiovascular
Hallucinations, visual [4] Hypertension (3%)
Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Other Hypotension (5%)
pediatric patients Adverse effects [10] Orthostatic hypotension (4%)
Note: Cutaneous side effects of beta-receptor Death [3] Tachycardia (3%)
blockers are clinically polymorphous. They Side effects [2] Central Nervous System
apparently appear after several months of Tooth decay [2] Headache (8%)
continuous therapy. Intracranial hemorrhage (3%)
Neurotoxicity (3%)
Skin PROTAMINE SULFATE Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Acneform eruption [2] Arthralgia (4%)
Angioedema [2] Indications: Heparin overdose Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Cold extremities [6] Class: Heparin antagonist Constipation (2%)
Dermatitis [2] Half-life: 2 hours Nausea (4%)
Eczema [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Vomiting (4%)
Exanthems [4] interactions with: none known
Pregnancy category: C Respiratory
Flushing [2] Dyspnea (2%)
Lichenoid eruption [3] Hypoxia (2%)
Lupus erythematosus [2] Skin Respiratory distress (2%)
Necrosis [3] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [42]
Pemphigus [2] Angioedema [3] Endocrine/Metabolic
Psoriasis [21] Hypersensitivity [10] Hypokalemia (2%)
Rash (<10%) [2] Rash [2] Hematologic
Raynaud’s phenomenon [3] Urticaria [5] Prothrombin time increased (3%)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2] Cardiovascular
Urticaria [3] Hypertension [2] PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
Hair Hypotension [6]
Alopecia [6] Respiratory Trade names: Allegra-D (Sanofi-Aventis),
Nails Pulmonary hypertension [2] Benadryl (Pfizer), Bromfed (Muro), Entex
Nail thickening [2] (Andrx), Robitussin-CF (Wyeth), Sudafed (Pfizer),
Other Trinalin (Schering)
Cardiovascular Adverse effects [2] Indications: Nasal congestion
Bradycardia [20] Allergic reactions [13] Class: Adrenergic alpha-receptor agonist
Cardiac arrest [2] Death [13] Half-life: 9–16 hours
Hypertension [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Hypotension [19] interactions with: bromocriptine, fluoxetine,
Central Nervous System fluvoxamine, furazolidone, iobenguane, MAO
Agitation [2] inhibitors, paroxetine hydrochloride, phenelzine,
Amnesia [2] rasagiline, sertraline, tranylcypromine
Confusion [2] Pregnancy category: C
Delirium [3]
Hallucinations [5] Skin
Headache [2] AGEP [3]
Baboon syndrome (SDRIFE) [2]
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Pregnancy category: C
RALOXIFENE RALTEGRAVIR Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Trade name: Evista (Lilly) Trade name: Isentress (Merck) pediatric patients
Indications: Osteoporosis, reduction in risk of Indications: HIV-1 infection
invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women Class: Antiretroviral, Integrase strand transfer
with osteoporosis or at high risk for invasive inhibitor Central Nervous System
breast cancer Half-life: 9 hours Depression (2%)
Class: Selective estrogen receptor modulator Clinically important, potentially hazardous Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (2%)
(SERM) interactions with: atazanavir, efavirenz, Headache (7%) [8]
Half-life: 27.7 hours histamine H2 antagonists, omeprazole, Insomnia (exacerbation) (3%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous pantoprazole, proton pump inhibitors, rifampin, Somnolence (drowsiness) (3%) [9]
interactions with: cholestyramine, St John’s wort, strong UGT inducers, tipranavir Vertigo (dizziness) (4%) [6]
levothyroxine Pregnancy category: C Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Pregnancy category: X Important contra-indications noted in the Arthralgia (2%)
Important contra-indications noted in the prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Asthenia (fatigue) (3%) [4]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; pediatric patients Myalgia/Myopathy (2%)
pediatric patients Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Warning: INCREASED RISK OF VENOUS Skin Nausea (3%) [3]
THROMBOEMBOLISM AND DEATH FROM DRESS syndrome [4]
STROKE Respiratory
Herpes zoster (<2%) Upper respiratory tract infection (3%)
Hypersensitivity (<2%) [7]
Skin Pruritus (4%) Genitourinary
Diaphoresis (3%) Rash [8] Urinary tract infection [2]
Hot flashes (8–29%) [14] Central Nervous System Other
Peripheral edema (3–5%) [4] Depression (<2%) [2] Adverse effects [7]
Rash (6%) Headache (2%) [10]
Cardiovascular Insomnia (4%) [4]
Chest pain (3%) Neurotoxicity [2] RAMIPRIL
Venous thromboembolism [5] Vertigo (dizziness) (<2%) [2]
Central Nervous System Neuromuscular/Skeletal Trade names: Altace (Monarch), Tritace (Sanofi-
Insomnia (6%) Asthenia (fatigue) (<2%) [4] Aventis)
Stroke [4] Myalgia/Myopathy [3] Indications: Hypertension
Rhabdomyolysis [8] Class: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal inhibitor, Antihypertensive, Vasodilator
Arthralgia (11–16%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Half-life: 2–17 hours
Leg cramps (6–12%) [5] Abdominal pain (<2%) [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Myalgia/Myopathy (8%) Diarrhea [8] interactions with: alcohol, aldesleukin,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Dyspepsia (<2%) allopurinol, alpha blockers, alprostadil, amifostine,
Abdominal pain (7%) Gastritis (<2%) amiloride, angiotensin II receptor antagonists,
Vomiting (5%) Hepatitis [2] antacids, antihypertensives, antipsychotics,
Hepatotoxicity (<2%) [3] azathioprine, baclofen, beta blockers, calcium
Respiratory Nausea (<2%) [9]
Bronchitis (10%) channel blockers, clonidine, corticosteroids,
Vomiting (<2%) [2] cyclosporine, diazoxide, diuretics, eplerenone,
Flu-like syndrome (~2%)
Pharyngitis (8%) Endocrine/Metabolic estrogens, everolimus, general anesthetics, gold &
Pneumonia (3%) ALT increased [3] gold compounds, heparins, hydralazine,
Sinusitis (10%) Creatine phosphokinase increased [2] hypotensives, insulin, levodopa, lithium, MAO
Serum creatinine increased [2] inhibitors, metformin, methyldopa, minoxidil,
Endocrine/Metabolic moxisylyte, moxonidine, nitrates, nitroprusside,
Mastodynia (4%) [2] Renal
Nephrolithiasis (<2%) NSAIDs, pentoxifylline, phosphodiasterase 5
Weight gain (9%) inhibitors, potassium salts, prostacyclin analogues,
Renal failure (<2%)
Genitourinary quinine, rituximab, sirolimus, spironolactone,
Vaginal bleeding (6%) Other sulfonylureas, telmisartan, temsirolimus,
Vaginitis (4%) Adverse effects [6] tizanidine, tolvaptan, triamterene, trimethoprim
Pregnancy category: D (category C in first
Hematologic
trimester; category D in second and third
Thrombosis [2]
Other
RAMELTEON trimesters)
Important contra-indications noted in the
Adverse effects [2] Trade name: Rozerem (Takeda) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Infection (11%) Indications: Insomnia pediatric patients
Class: Hypnotic, Melatonin receptor agonist Note: Contra-indicated in patients with a history
Half-life: 1–2.6 hours of angioedema related to previous treatment with
Clinically important, potentially hazardous an ACE inhibitor, or a history of hereditary or
interactions with: alcohol, antifungals, CNS idiopathic angioedema.
depressants, conivaptan, CYP1A2 inhibitors, Warning: FETAL TOXICITY
donepezil, doxepin, droperidol, fluconazole,
fluvoxamine, food, ketoconazole, Skin
levomepromazine, rifampin, rifapentine, St John’s Angioedema [11]
wort, voriconazole, zolpidem Diaphoresis [2]
Flushing [2]
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Rash (<10%) RASAGILINE REBOXETINE
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2]
Urticaria [4] Trade name: Azilect (Teva) Trade name: Edronax (Pfizer)
Indications: Parkinsonism Indications: Clinical depression, panic disorder
Central Nervous System Class: Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor Class: Antidepressant, Noradrenaline reuptake
Confusion [2] Half-life: 0.6–2.0 hours inhibitor
Somnolence (drowsiness) [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Half-life: 13 hours
Respiratory interactions with: aminophylline, amitriptyline, Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Pneumonia [2] ciprofloxacin, citalopram, dextromethorphan, interactions with: azithromycin, bosentan,
Endocrine/Metabolic entacapone, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, MAO itraconazole, ketoconazole, MAO inhibitors,
Gynecomastia [3] inhibitors, meperidine, paroxetine hydrochloride, papaverine, voriconazole
Porphyria [3] pethidine, pseudoephedrine, SSRIs Pregnancy category: N/A (not recommended
Pregnancy category: C in pregnancy)
Other Important contra-indications noted in the Important contra-indications noted in the
Adverse effects [3] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
pediatric patients mothers; pediatric patients
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Neuromuscular/Skeletal Respiratory
Myalgia/Myopathy [5] RIBAVIRIN Cough [O] (7–23%) [9]
Rhabdomyolysis [3] Dyspnea [O] (13–26%) [7]
Trade names: Copegus (Roche), Rebetol Flu-like syndrome [O] (13–18%) [9]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic (Schering-Plough), Rebetron (Schering), Virazole
Hepatitis [2] Nasopharyngitis [3]
(Valeant) Pneumonitis [2]
Indications: Respiratory syncytial viral infections Rhinitis [O] (8%)
Class: Antiviral, nucleoside analog Upper respiratory tract infection [3]
RESLIZUMAB Half-life: 24 hours
Endocrine/Metabolic
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Trade name: Cinqair (Teva) interactions with: abacavir, azathioprine, ALT increased [6]
Indications: Adjunctive treatment for severe didanosine, emtricitabine, interferon alfa, PEG- Appetite decreased [2]
eosinophilic asthma interferon, stavudine, zidovudine AST increased [5]
Class: Interleukin-5 antagonist, Monoclonal Pregnancy category: X Diabetes mellitus [2]
antibody Important contra-indications noted in the Hyperbilirubinemia [3]
Half-life: 24 days prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Hyperuricemia [O] (33–38%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Note: [INH] = Inhalation; [O] = Oral. Rebetron Thyroid dysfunction [2]
interactions with: none known is ribavirin and interferon. Weight loss [O] (10–29%) [2]
Pregnancy category: N/A (Insufficient evidence Warning: RISK OF SERIOUS DISORDERS AND Genitourinary
to inform drug-associated risk) RIBAVIRIN-ASSOCIATED EFFECTS Erectile dysfunction [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the Renal
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Skin Nephrotoxicity [5]
pediatric patients Dermatitis [O] (16%)
Warning: ANAPHYLAXIS Hematologic
DRESS syndrome [2] Anemia [INH] (<10%) [80]
Eczema [O] (4–5%) [3] Hemoglobin decreased [3]
Skin Exanthems [5] Hemolytic anemia [2]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [2] Flushing [O] (4%) Hemotoxicity [2]
Mucosal Lichenoid eruption [2] Leukopenia [O] (6–45%) [3]
Oropharyngeal pain (3%) Nummular eczema [2] Lymphopenia [O] (12–14%) [2]
Peripheral edema [2] Neutropenia [O] (8–42%) [18]
Central Nervous System Photosensitivity [7]
Headache [5] Thrombocytopenia [INH] (<15%) [10]
Pruritus [O] (13–29%) [28]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Psoriasis [2] Otic
Asthenia (fatigue) [2] Rash [O] (5–28%) [39] Hearing loss [2]
Sarcoidosis [16] Tinnitus [2]
Respiratory
Asthma (exacerbation) [5] Stevens-Johnson syndrome [2] Ocular
Bronchitis [2] Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Retinopathy [6]
Cough [2] Toxicity [2] Local
Nasopharyngitis [7] Vasculitis [2] Injection-site reactions [2]
Sinusitis [2] Vitiligo [2]
Xerosis [O] (10–24%) [2] Other
Upper respiratory tract infection [5] Adverse effects [25]
Endocrine/Metabolic Hair Death [4]
Creatine phosphokinase increased (14%) Alopecia [O] (27–36%) [5] Infection [INH] [4]
Alopecia areata [2] Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome [6]
Central Nervous System
Depression [O] (20–36%) [10]
RESVERATROL Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [O] (4–9%) [4]
Fever [O] (32–55%) [8]
RIBOCICLIB
Family: N/A
Scientific names: 3,4’,5-trihydroxystilbene, trans- Headache [INH] (<10%) [O] (43–66%) Trade name: Kisqali (Novartis)
resveratrol-3-O-glucuronide, trans-resveratrol-3- [57] Indications: Treatment of postmenopausal
sulfate Insomnia [O] (25–41%) [29] women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive,
Indications: Cancers, dermal wound healing, Irritability [10] human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
atherosclerosis, herpes simplex, cholesterol- Neurotoxicity [2] (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast
lowering, heart disease, skin cancers Pain [O] (10%) cancer (in combination with an aromatase
Class: Immunomodulator, Phytoestrogen Rigors [O] (25–48%) inhibitor)
Half-life: N/A Suicidal ideation [O] (2%) [2] Class: CDK4/6 inhibitor
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Vertigo (dizziness) [O] (14–26%) [7] Half-life: 30–55 hours
interactions with: aspirin, warfarin Neuromuscular/Skeletal Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Note: Resveratrol is extracted from: Vitis vinifera Arthralgia [INH] (22–34%) [7] interactions with: alfentanil, amiodarone,
?grape seed and skin?, Polygonium cuspidatum, and Asthenia (fatigue) [63] bepridil, boceprevir, chloroquine, clarithromycin,
nuts. Red wine is associated with the so-called Muscle spasm [3] conivaptan, cyclosporine, CYP3A4 substrates,
French paradox – low incidence of heart disease Myalgia/Myopathy [INH] (40–64%) [4] dihydroergotamine, disopyramide, ergotamine,
among French people who drink moderate Gastrointestinal/Hepatic everolimus, fentanyl, grapefruit juice, halofantrine,
quantities of red wine. A glass of red wine Diarrhea [16] haloperidol, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole,
contains approximately 640 micrograms of Dyspepsia [2] lopinavir, methadone, midazolam, moxifloxacin,
resveratrol. Hepatotoxicity [6] ondansetron, pimozide, procainamide, QT
Nausea [INH] (<10%) [39] prolonging drugs, quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir,
Pancreatitis [4] saquinavir, sirolimus, sotalol, strong CYP3A4
Vomiting [O] (9–25%) [3] inducers and inhibitors, tacrolimus, voriconazole
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Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal darunavir, delavirdine, dicumarol, efavirenz, daclatasvir, dapsone, darunavir, dasabuvir/
harm) enzalutamide, etravirine, flibanserin, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasatinib,
Important contra-indications noted in the fosamprenavir, indinavir, itraconazole, deferasirox, deflazacort, delavirdine,
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; ixabepilone, lapatinib, ledipasvir & sofosbuvir, dexamethasone, diclofenac, dicumarol, digoxin,
pediatric patients levonorgestrel, lopinavir, midazolam, doxycycline, dronedarone, edoxaban, efavirenz,
mifepristone, nelfinavir, oral contraceptives, elbasvir & grazoprevir, eliglustat, eluxadoline,
Skin posaconazole, rilpivirine, ritonavir, romidepsin, emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir alafenamide,
Peripheral edema (12%) simeprevir, sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir & velpatasvir, enzalutamide, estradiol, eszopiclone, etoricoxib,
Pruritus (14%) sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, solifenacin, etravirine, everolimus, fesoterodine, flibanserin,
Rash (17%) [2] sonidegib, sorafenib, sunitinib, tacrolimus, fludrocortisone, flunisolide, fosamprenavir,
temsirolimus, tenofovir alafenamide, tezacaftor/ gadoxetate, gefitinib, gestrinone, glecaprevir &
Hair ivacaftor, thalidomide, tipranavir, tolvaptan, pibrentasvir, halothane, hydrocortisone, ibrutinib,
Alopecia (33%) [2] vandetanib, vemurafenib, voriconazole idelalisib, imatinib, indinavir, isavuconazonium
Mucosal Pregnancy category: B sulfate, isoniazid, itraconazole, ixabepilone,
Stomatitis (12%) Important contra-indications noted in the ixazomib, ketoconazole, lapatinib, ledipasvir &
Cardiovascular prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing sofosbuvir, leflunomide, lesinurad, letermovir,
Hypertension [2] mothers; pediatric patients levodopa, levonorgestrel, linagliptin, linezolid,
lopinavir, lorcainide, losartan, lumacaftor/
Central Nervous System ivacaftor, lurasidone, macitentan, maraviroc,
Fever (13%) Skin
Lupus erythematosus [2] methylprednisolone, midazolam, midostaurin,
Headache (22%) [2] mifepristone, naldemedine, nelfinavir, neratinib,
Insomnia (12%) Pigmentation [2]
Rash (11%) [2] netupitant & palonosetron, nevirapine, nifedipine,
Neuromuscular/Skeletal nilotinib, olaparib, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/
Asthenia (fatigue) (37%) [5] Central Nervous System ritonavir, ondansetron, oral contraceptives,
Back pain (20%) [2] Anorexia (2%) osimertinib, ospemifene, oxtriphylline, paclitaxel,
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (3%) palbociclib, pazopanib, perampanel,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Fever (2%) phenylbutazone, pimavanserin, pioglitazone,
Abdominal pain (11%) Headache (3%) pitavastatin, pomalidomide, ponatinib,
Constipation (25%) [2]
Diarrhea (35%) [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal praziquantel, prednisolone, prednisone,
Arthralgia [6] propranolol, propyphenazone, protease
Nausea (52%) [7]
Myalgia/Myopathy (2%) inhibitors, pyrazinamide, quinine, raltegravir,
Vomiting (29%) [4]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic ramelteon, ranolazine, regorafenib, ribociclib,
Respiratory rilpivirine, riociguat, ritonavir, rivaroxaban,
Dyspnea (12%) Abdominal pain (4%)
Diarrhea (3%) roflumilast, romidepsin, rosiglitazone, saquinavir,
Endocrine/Metabolic Dyspepsia (3%) simeprevir, simvastatin, sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir &
ALT increased (46%) [2] Eructation (belching) (3%) velpatasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir,
Appetite decreased (19%) Flatulence (2%) solifenacin, sonidegib, sorafenib, sunitinib,
AST increased (44%) [3] Hepatotoxicity [2] tacrolimus, tadalafil, tasimelteon, telaprevir,
Hyperbilirubinemia (18%) Nausea (6%) telithromycin, temsirolimus, tenofovir
Serum creatinine increased (20%) alafenamide, terbinafine, tezacaftor/ivacaftor,
Ocular thalidomide, ticagrelor, tipranavir, tofacitinib,
Genitourinary Intraocular inflammation [2] tolvaptan, trabectedin, treprostinil, triamcinolone,
Urinary tract infection (11%) Ocular toxicity [2] triazolam, trimethoprim, troleandomycin,
Hematologic Uveitis [31] ulipristal, valbenazine, vandetanib, vemurafenib,
Anemia (18%) [2] Visual disturbances [2] venetoclax, vorapaxar, voriconazole, vortioxetine,
Leukopenia (33%) [8] warfarin, zaleplon, zidovudine, zolpidem
Lymphopenia (11%) [3] Pregnancy category: C
Neutropenia (75%) [11]
Thrombocytopenia [2]
RIFAMPIN
Skin
Other Synonym: rifampicin Acneform eruption [3]
Infection [2] Trade names: Rifadin (Sanofi-Aventis), AGEP [2]
Rimactane (Novartis) Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [8]
Indications: Tuberculosis Dermatitis [3]
Class: Antibiotic, rifamycin, CYP1A2 inducer,
RIFABUTIN CYP3A4 inducer
Diaphoresis (<10%)
DRESS syndrome [5]
Half-life: 3–5 hours Erythema multiforme [4]
Trade name: Mycobutin (Pfizer)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Exanthems (<5%) [6]
Indications: Disseminated Mycobacterium avium
interactions with: abacavir, abiraterone, Fixed eruption [6]
infection
acalabrutinib, afatinib, amiodarone, amprenavir, Flushing (7%) [8]
Class: Antibiotic, rifamycin, CYP3A4 inducer
anisindione, antacids, anticoagulants, apixaban, Hypersensitivity [5]
Half-life: 45 hours
apremilast, aprepitant, artemether/lumefantrine, Linear IgA bullous dermatosis [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
atazanavir, atorvastatin, atovaquone, atovaquone/ Pemphigus [9]
interactions with: abiraterone, amiodarone,
proguanil, beclomethasone, bedaquiline, Pruritus (<62%) [9]
amprenavir, anisindione, anticoagulants,
betamethasone, bictegravir/emtricitabine/ Purpura [6]
atazanavir, atovaquone, atovaquone/proguanil,
tenofovir alafenamide, bisoprolol, boceprevir, Rash (<5%) [5]
azithromycin, bedaquiline, bictegravir/
bosentan, brentuximab vedotin, brigatinib, Red man syndrome [7]
emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, boceprevir,
brivaracetam, buprenorphine, cabazitaxel, Serum sickness-like reaction [2]
cabazitaxel, cabozantinib, cobicistat/elvitegravir/
cabozantinib, canagliflozin, caspofungin, ceritinib, Stevens-Johnson syndrome [5]
emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, cobicistat/
clobazam, clozapine, cobimetinib, copanlisib, Thrombocytopenic purpura [2]
elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil,
corticosteroids, cortisone, crizotinib, Toxic epidermal necrolysis [6]
corticosteroids, crizotinib, cyclosporine, dapsone,
cyclosporine, cyproterone, dabigatran,
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Mucosal Respiratory
SIBERIAN GINSENG Epistaxis (nosebleed) (9–13%) [2] Asthma (<2%)
Gingivitis (<2%) Bronchitis (<2%)
Family: Araliaceae Glossitis (<2%) Cough (<2%)
Scientific names: Acanthopanax senticosus, Nasal congestion [7] Dyspnea (7%) [4]
Eleutherococcus senticosus Rectal hemorrhage (<2%) Hemoptysis [2]
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease, anaphylaxis, Stomatitis (<2%) Hypoxia [3]
arthritis, colds, depression, fatigue, flu, Xerostomia (<2%) Laryngitis (<2%)
impotence, infertility, menopause, multiple Pharyngitis (<2%)
sclerosis, osteoporosis, perimenopause, PMS, Cardiovascular
Angina (<2%) Pneumonia [2]
stress Respiratory failure [3]
Class: Immunomodulator Atrial fibrillation [2]
Atrioventricular block (<2%) Rhinitis (4%) [6]
Half-life: N/A Sinusitis (<2%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Cardiac arrest (<2%) [2]
Cardiac failure (<2%) Stridor [2]
interactions with: antihypertensives Upper respiratory tract infection [2]
Pregnancy category: N/A Cardiomyopathy (<2%)
Note: Eleutherococcus may prevent Chest pain (<2%) [2] Endocrine/Metabolic
biotransformation of some drugs to less toxic Congestive heart failure [2] Gynecomastia (<2%)
compounds. Hypotension (<2%) [5] Hyperglycemia (<2%)
Myocardial infarction [4] Hypernatremia (<2%)
Myocardial ischemia (<2%) Hyperuricemia (<2%)
Palpitation (<2%) Genitourinary
SILDENAFIL Postural hypotension (<2%) Cystitis (<2%)
Tachycardia (<2%) Ejaculatory dysfunction (<2%)
Trade names: Revatio (Pfizer), Viagra (Pfizer) Vasodilation [3]
Indications: Erectile dysfunction, hypertension Nocturia (<2%)
Ventricular arrhythmia [2] Priapism [6]
Class: Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor
Half-life: 4 hours Central Nervous System Urinary frequency (<2%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Abnormal dreams (<2%) Urinary incontinence (<2%)
interactions with: alfuzosin, alpha blockers, Amnesia [3] Urinary tract infection (3%)
amlodipine, amprenavir, amyl nitrite, antifungals, Anorgasmia (<2%) Hematologic
antihypertensives, atazanavir, boceprevir, Chills (<2%) Anemia (<2%)
bosentan, cimetidine, clarithromycin, cobicistat/ Depression (<2%) Leukopenia (<2%)
elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, Fever (6%)
Headache (16–46%) [40] Otic
cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Ear pain (<2%)
disoproxil, conivaptan, CYP3A4 inhibitors and Hyperesthesia (<2%)
Insomnia (7%) Hearing loss (<2%) [4]
inducers, darunavir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/ Tinnitus (<2%) [2]
paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasatinib, deferasirox, Migraine (<2%)
delavirdine, disopyramide, erythromycin, Neurotoxicity (<2%) Ocular
etravirine, fosamprenavir, grapefruit juice, high-fat Pain (<2%) Abnormal vision [3]
foods, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, indinavir, Paresthesias (3%) Cataract (<2%)
isosorbide, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide Seizures [3] Conjunctivitis (<2%)
mononitrate, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Somnolence (drowsiness) (<2%) Dyschromatopsia (blue-green vision) (3–
lopinavir, macrolide antibiotics, nelfinavir, Stroke [2] 11%) [5]
nicorandil, nitrates, nitroglycerin, ombitasvir/ Subarachnoid hemorrhage [2] Mydriasis (<2%)
paritaprevir/ritonavir, other phosphodiesterase 5 Syncope (<2%) Ocular hemorrhage (<2%)
inhibitors, paclitaxel, PEG-interferon, riociguat, Tremor (<2%) Ocular pain (<2%)
ritonavir, sapropterin, saquinavir, St John’s wort, Vertigo (dizziness) (2%) [7] Ocular pigmentation (<2%)
telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir Neuromuscular/Skeletal Optic neuropathy [18]
Pregnancy category: B Arthralgia (<2%) Photophobia (<2%)
Important contra-indications noted in the Asthenia (fatigue) (<2%) [2] Retinal vein occlusion [2]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Ataxia (<2%) Vision blurred [4]
pediatric patients Back pain [3] Visual disturbances [5]
Bone or joint pain (<2%) Xerophthalmia (<2%)
Skin Gouty tophi (<2%) Other
Dermatitis (<2%) Hypertonia (<2%) Adverse effects [6]
Diaphoresis (<2%) Myalgia/Myopathy (7%) [4] Allergic reactions (<2%)
Edema (<2%) Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture (<2%) Death [3]
Erythema (6%) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Dipsia (thirst) (<2%)
Exfoliative dermatitis (<2%) Abdominal pain (<2%) [3]
Facial edema (<2%) Colitis (<2%)
Flushing (10–25%) [34] Diarrhea (3–9%) [4] SILODOSIN
Genital edema (<2%) Dyspepsia (7–17%) [15]
Herpes simplex (<2%) Dysphagia (<2%) Trade names: Rapaflo (Watson), Urief (Kissei)
Lichenoid eruption [2] Esophagitis (<2%) Indications: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Peripheral edema (<2%) Gastritis (<2%) Class: Adrenergic alpha-receptor antagonist
Photosensitivity (<2%) Gastroenteritis (<2%) Half-life: 4.7–6 hours
Pruritus (<2%) Hepatotoxicity [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Rash (2%) Nausea [4] interactions with: alpha blockers,
Ulcerations (<2%) Vomiting (<2%) antihypertensives, atorvastatin, clarithromycin,
Urticaria (<2%) conivaptan, cyclosporine, darunavir, delavirdine,
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diltiazem, erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, Warning: RISK OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS Eczema (5%) [4]
ketoconazole, lapatinib, ritonavir, stong CYP3A4 REACTIVATION IN PATIENTS COINFECTED Edema (3%)
inhibitors, telithromycin, vasodilators, verapamil, WITH HCV AND HBV Eosinophilic fasciitis [2]
voriconazole Erythema multiforme [2]
Pregnancy category: B (Not indicated for use in Skin Lichen planus pemphigoides [2]
women) Photosensitivity (28%) [5] Lupus erythematosus [5]
Important contra-indications noted in the Pruritus (22%) [8] Peripheral edema [2]
prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients Rash (28%) [10] Photosensitivity [7]
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with severe Pruritus [3]
hepatic or renal impairment. Central Nervous System Purpura [3]
Fever [2] Rash (<10%) [4]
Headache [13] Vasculitis [2]
Mucosal Insomnia [3]
Nasal congestion (2%) [3] Mucosal
Rhinorrhea (<2%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Stomatitis [2]
Asthenia (fatigue) [10]
Cardiovascular Myalgia/Myopathy (16%) Cardiovascular
Orthostatic hypotension (3%) [9] Atrial fibrillation (6%)
Postural hypotension [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Nausea (22%) [9] Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Vomiting [2] Cognitive impairment [3]
Headache (2%) [3] Headache (3–7%)
Insomnia (<2%) Respiratory Memory loss [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) [8] Dyspnea (12%) Vertigo (dizziness) (5%)
Flu-like syndrome [3]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Asthenia (fatigue) (<2%) Endocrine/Metabolic Asthenia (fatigue) (9%) [3]
Hyperbilirubinemia [9] Compartment syndrome [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain (<2%) Hematologic Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%) [37]
Diarrhea (3%) [2] Anemia [11] Rhabdomyolysis [88]
Neutropenia [3] Tendinopathy/Tendon rupture [3]
Respiratory
Nasopharyngitis (2%) Other Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Sinusitis (<2%) Adverse effects [7] Abdominal pain (7%)
Constipation (2–7%)
Genitourinary Diarrhea [5]
Ejaculatory dysfunction (25%) [29] Gastritis (5%)
Retrograde ejaculation (28%) [5] SIMVASTATIN Hepatitis [4]
Other Trade names: Inegy (MSD), Simcor (AbbVie), Hepatotoxicity [7]
Adverse effects [2] Vytorin (MSD), Zocor (Merck) Nausea (5%)
Dipsia (thirst) (7%) [2] Indications: Hypercholesterolemia Pancreatitis [7]
Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, Statin Respiratory
Half-life: 1.9 hours Bronchitis (7%)
SIMEPREVIR Clinically important, potentially hazardous Upper respiratory tract infection (9%)
interactions with: alitretinoin, amiodarone, Endocrine/Metabolic
Trade name: Olysio (Janssen) amlodipine, amprenavir, atazanavir, azithromycin, Creatine phosphokinase increased [2]
Indications: Hepatitis C boceprevir, bosentan, carbamazepine, Diabetes mellitus [4]
Class: Direct-acting antiviral, Hepatitis C virus ciprofibrate, clarithromycin, clopidogrel,
NS3/4A protease inhibitor colchicine, conivaptan, coumarins, cyclosporine, Renal
Half-life: 10–13 hours danazol, darunavir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/ Nephrotoxicity [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasatinib, delavirdine, Renal failure [9]
interactions with: atazanavir, carbamazepine, diltiazem, dronedarone, efavirenz, elbasvir & Hematologic
cisapride, clarithromycin, cobicistat/elvitegravir/ grazoprevir, erythromycin, fosamprenavir, fusidic Leukopenia [2]
emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, darunavir, acid, gemfibrozil, glecaprevir & pibrentasvir, Other
delavirdine, dexamethasone, efavirenz, grapefruit juice, HIV protease inhibitors, imatinib, Adverse effects [9]
erythromycin, etravirine, fluconazole, imidazoles, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, Death [5]
fosamprenavir, indinavir, itraconazole, letermovir, lomitapide, lopinavir, miconazole,
ketoconazole, ledipasvir & sofosbuvir, lopinavir, mifepristone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ombitasvir/
milk thistle, nelfinavir, nevirapine, oxcarbazepine, paritaprevir/ritonavir, paclitaxel, pazopanib,
phenobarbital, phenytoin, posaconazole, rifabutin, posaconazole, rabeprazole, ranolazine, red rice SIROLIMUS
rifampin, rifapentine, ritonavir, saquinavir, St yeast, rifampin, ritonavir, roxithromycin,
John’s wort, telithromycin, tipranavir, saquinavir, selenium, St John’s wort, tacrolimus, Synonym: rapamycin
voriconazole telaprevir, telithromycin, ticagrelor, tipranavir, Trade name: Rapamune (Wyeth)
Pregnancy category: X (simeprevir is triazoles, verapamil, voriconazole, warfarin Indications: Prophylaxis of organ rejection in
pregnancy category C but must not be used in Pregnancy category: X renal transplants, lymphangioleiomyomatosis
monotherapy) Important contra-indications noted in the Class: Immunosuppressant, Macrolactam, Non-
Important contra-indications noted in the prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; calcineurin inhibitor
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; pediatric patients Half-life: 62 hours
pediatric patients Note: Simcor is simvastatin and niacin; Vytorin is Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Note: Must be used in combination with PEG- simvastatin and ezetimibe. interactions with: atazanavir, benazepril,
interferon and ribavirin (see separate entries). boceprevir, captopril, ceritinib, cobicistat/
elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil,
Skin crizotinib, cyclosporine, darunavir, dasatinib,
Dermatomyositis [5] delavirdine, dronedarone, efavirenz, eluxadoline,
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SODIUM ZIRCONIUM Cough [4] SOLIFENACIN
Dyspnea [3]
CYCLOSILICATE * Flu-like syndrome (3–18%) [4] Trade name: Vesicare (Astellas)
Nasopharyngitis [2] Indications: Overactive bladder
Trade name: Lokelma (AstraZeneca) Class: Antimuscarinic, Muscarinic antagonist
Upper respiratory tract infection [4]
Indications: hyperkalemia Half-life: 45–68 hours
Class: Potassium binder Endocrine/Metabolic Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Appetite decreased (6–18%) interactions with: atazanavir, carbamazepine,
interactions with: none known Renal clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole,
Pregnancy category: N/A (maternal use is not Renal failure [2] ketoconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir,
expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug) phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin,
Hematologic
Anemia (6–21%) [37] rifapentine, ritonavir, saquinavir, St John’s wort,
Skin Lymphopenia [2] troleandomycin, voriconazole
Edema (8–11%) [4] Neutropenia (<17%) [5] Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the
Endocrine/Metabolic Other prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Hypokalemia (4%) [3] Adverse effects [8] pediatric patients
Genitourinary Infection [2]
Urinary tract infection [2]
Mucosal
Xerostomia (11–27%) [22]
SOFOSBUVIR & Cardiovascular
SOFOSBUVIR VELPATASVIR QT prolongation [3]
Trade name: Sovaldi (Gilead) Central Nervous System
Indications: Hepatitis C Trade name: Epclusa (Gilead) Vertigo (dizziness) (2%) [3]
Class: Direct-acting antiviral, Hepatitis C virus Indications: Hepatitis C
Class: Direct-acting antiviral, Hepatitis C virus
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor Asthenia (fatigue) (<2%)
Half-life: <27 hours NS5A inhibitor (velpatasvir), Hepatitis C virus
Clinically important, potentially hazardous nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
interactions with: carbamazepine, (sofosbuvir) Abdominal pain (2%)
oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, Half-life: <27 hours (sofosbuvir); 15 hours Constipation [11]
rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, ritonavir, St John’s (velpatasvir) Ocular
wort, tipranavir Clinically important, potentially hazardous Vision blurred (4–5%) [5]
Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal interactions with: amiodarone, carbamazepine, Xerophthalmia (2%)
harm) efavirenz, omeprazole, oxcarbazepine,
phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, Other
Important contra-indications noted in the Adverse effects [5]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; rifapentine, St John’s wort, topotecan
pediatric patients Pregnancy category: N/A (Insufficient evidence
Note: Used in combination with daclatasvir, to inform drug-associated risk; contra-indicated in
ledipasvir, ribavirin, velpatasvir or with PEG- pregnancy when given with ribavirin) SONIDEGIB
interferon and ribavirin (see separate entries). Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Trade name: Odomzo (Novartis)
pediatric patients Indications: Basal cell carcinoma
Skin Note: See also separate entry for sofosbuvir. Class: Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway inhibitor
Pruritus (11–27%) [13] Half-life: 28 days
Rash (8–18%) [10] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Skin
Cardiovascular Rash (2%) interactions with: atazanavir, carbamazepine,
Bradyarrhythmia [2] diltiazem, efavirenz, fluconazole, itraconazole,
Bradycardia [2] Central Nervous System ketoconazole, modafinil, nefazodone,
Headache (22%) [13] phenobarbital, phenytoin, posaconazole, rifabutin,
Central Nervous System Insomnia (5%) [6] rifampin, saquinavir, St John’s wort, telithromycin,
Chills (2–18%) [2]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal voriconazole
Fever (4–18%) [3]
Arthralgia [2] Pregnancy category: N/A (Can cause fetal
Headache (24–44%) [55]
Asthenia (fatigue) (5–15%) [13] harm)
Insomnia (15–29%) [22]
Important contra-indications noted in the
Irritability (10–16%) [6] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Vertigo (dizziness) [4] Hepatotoxicity (2–6%)
pediatric patients
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Nausea (9%) [11]
Note: Patients should not donate blood or blood
Arthralgia [3] Respiratory products while receiving sonidegib and for at least
Asthenia (fatigue) (30–59%) [53] Nasopharyngitis [4] 20 months after the last dose.
Back pain [2] Endocrine/Metabolic Warning: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY
Myalgia/Myopathy (6–16%) [4] Creatine phosphokinase increased (<2%)
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Hematologic Skin
Abdominal pain [2] Anemia [3] Pruritus (10%)
Diarrhea (9–17%) [7] Lymphopenia [2]
Dyspepsia [2]
Hair
Thrombocytopenia [2] Alopecia (53%) [6]
Hepatotoxicity [2]
Nausea (13–34%) [41] Central Nervous System
Vomiting [4] Anorexia [2]
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (46%) [6]
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Skin
SUGAMMADEX SULFADOXINE AGEP [3]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [4]
Trade name: Bridion (Organon) Trade name: Fansidar (Roche) Angioedema (<5%)
Indications: Reversal of neuromuscular blockade Indications: Malaria Dermatitis [4]
induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium Class: Antibiotic, sulfonamide, Antimalarial DRESS syndrome [4]
bromide in adults undergoing surgery Half-life: 5–8 days Erythema multiforme [15]
Class: Cyclodextrin, Selective relaxant binding Clinically important, potentially hazardous Erythema nodosum [2]
agent interactions with: none known Exanthems (<5%) [30]
Half-life: ~2 hours Pregnancy category: C Exfoliative dermatitis [3]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Important contra-indications noted in the Fixed eruption [29]
interactions with: toremifene prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Hypersensitivity [6]
Pregnancy category: N/A (No data available) mothers; pediatric patients Linear IgA bullous dermatosis [3]
Important contra-indications noted in the Note: Sulfadoxine is a sulfonamide and can be Lupus erythematosus [3]
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce Photosensitivity (>10%) [3]
mothers; pediatric patients severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic Pruritus (10%) [7]
epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson Purpura [3]
Skin syndrome. Pustules [6]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [10] Fansidar is sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine (this Radiation recall dermatitis [3]
Erythema (<2%) combination is almost always prescribed). Rash (>10%) [3]
Hypersensitivity [7] Stevens-Johnson syndrome (<10%) [22]
Pruritus (2–3%) Skin Sweet’s syndrome [3]
Mucosal Erythema multiforme [3] Toxic epidermal necrolysis (<10%) [32]
Oropharyngeal pain (3–5%) Exfoliative dermatitis [3] Urticaria [9]
Xerostomia (<2%) [2] Fixed eruption [2] Vasculitis [6]
Hypersensitivity (>10%) Mucosal
Cardiovascular Photosensitivity (>10%) [2]
Bradycardia (<5%) Oral mucosal eruption [2]
Pruritus [2] Oral ulceration [2]
Hypotension [2] Stevens-Johnson syndrome (<10%) [24]
QT prolongation (<6%) [2] Toxic epidermal necrolysis [17] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Tachycardia (2–5%) Rhabdomyolysis [4]
Mucosal
Central Nervous System Glossitis (>10%) Renal
Anxiety (<3%) Nephrotoxicity [2]
Chills (3–7%) Central Nervous System
Tremor (>10%) Hematologic
Depression (<2%) Thrombocytopenia [2]
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [3] Vertigo (dizziness) [2]
Fever (5–9%) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Other
Headache (5–10%) [2] Asthenia (fatigue) [2] Allergic reactions [2]
Hypoesthesia (<3%) Side effects (2%) [2]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Insomnia (2–5%) Diarrhea [2]
Pain (36–52%)
Restlessness (<2%) Other SULFASALAZINE
Somnolence (drowsiness) [2] Death [7]
Vertigo (dizziness) (3–6%) Synonyms: salicylazosulfapyridine; salazopyrin
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Trade name: Azulfidine (Pfizer)
Bone or joint pain (<2%) SULFA- Indications: Inflammatory bowel disease,
Myalgia/Myopathy (<2%) ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis
Pain in extremities (<6%)
METHOXAZOLE Class: Aminosalicylate, Disease-modifying
antirheumatic drug (DMARD), Sulfonamide
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Trade names: Bactrim (Women First), Septra Half-life: 5–10 hours
Abdominal pain (4–6%) (Monarch) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Diarrhea [2] Indications: Various infections caused by interactions with: cholestyramine,
Flatulence (<3%) susceptible organisms methotrexate, safinamide
Nausea (23–26%) [3] Class: Antibiotic, sulfonamide, Folic acid Pregnancy category: B
Vomiting (11–15%) [2] antagonist Important contra-indications noted in the
Respiratory Half-life: 7–12 hours prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Bronchospasm [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous pediatric patients
Cough (<8%) interactions with: anticoagulants, azathioprine, Note: Sulfasalazine is a sulfonamide and can be
cyclosporine, methotrexate, pralatrexate, absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce
Endocrine/Metabolic probenecid, warfarin
Creatine phosphokinase increased (<2%) severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic
Pregnancy category: C epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson
Hypocalcemia (<2%) Note: Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide and can syndrome.
Hematologic be absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can Contra-indicated in patients with intestinal or
Anemia (<2%) produce severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as urinary obstruction, or with porphyria.
Local toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson
Injection-site pain (4–6%) syndrome.
Sulfamethoxazole is commonly used in
Skin
Other AGEP [3]
conjunction with trimethoprim (see separate
Allergic reactions [2] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [4]
entry for co-trimoxazole).
Angioedema [3]
Bullous pemphigoid [3]
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Pregnancy category: N/A (Not recommended DRESS syndrome [6] Hepatitis (exacerbation) (2%)
in pregnancy) Exanthems [6] Respiratory
Important contra-indications noted in the Pruritus (including anal pruritus) (53%) [14] Cough (7%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers Rash (56%) [38] Flu-like syndrome (7%)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [3] Pharyngolaryngeal pain (5%)
Skin Toxic epidermal necrolysis [2] Upper respiratory tract infection (>5%)
DRESS syndrome [3] Toxicity [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic
Erythema (<10%) Central Nervous System Acidosis [2]
Exanthems [2] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (10%) ALT increased (3%)
Hypersensitivity [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal Creatine phosphokinase increased [5]
Pruritus (<10%) Asthenia (fatigue) (56%) [4]
Rash (<10%) [4] Hematologic
Red man syndrome [3] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Neutropenia (2%)
Urticaria [2] Anorectal discomfort (11%)
Diarrhea (26%) [2]
Central Nervous System
Fever (<10%)
Hemorrhoids (12%)
Hepatotoxicity [5]
TELMISARTAN
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Nausea (39%) [4] Trade name: Micardis (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Hepatotoxicity (2%) [2] Vomiting (13%) Indications: Hypertension
Renal Renal Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Nephrotoxicity [2] Nephrotoxicity [3] (blocker), Antihypertensive
Hematologic Hematologic Half-life: 24 hours
Neutropenia [2] Anemia [36] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Neutropenia [6] interactions with: ramipril
Otic Pregnancy category: D (category C in first
Ototoxicity [2] Thrombocytopenia [6]
trimester; category D in second and third
Other Other trimesters)
Adverse effects [2] Adverse effects [19] Important contra-indications noted in the
Infection [4] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
pediatric patients
Warning: FETAL TOXICITY
TELAPREVIR TELBIVUDINE
Trade name: Incivek (Vertex) Skin
Indications: Hepatitis C (must only be used in Trade names: Sebvio (Novartis), Tyzeka Angioedema [2]
combination with PEG-interferon alfa and (Novartis) Peripheral edema [2]
ribavirin) Indications: Hepatitis B (chronic)
Class: Nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase Cardiovascular
Class: CYP3A4 inhibitor, Direct-acting antiviral, Hypotension [2]
Hepatitis C virus NS3/4A protease inhibitor inhibitor
Half-life: 4–11 hours Half-life: ~15 hours Central Nervous System
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Clinically important, potentially hazardous Headache [4]
interactions with: alfuzosin, alprazolam, interactions with: interferon alfa, PEG- Vertigo (dizziness) [5]
amiodarone, amlodipine, atazanavir, atorvastatin, interferon Neuromuscular/Skeletal
bepridil, bosentan, budesonide, carbamazepine, Pregnancy category: B Asthenia (fatigue) [4]
cisapride, dabigatran, darunavir, desipramine, Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
dexamethasone, digoxin, dihydroergotamine, Enteropathy [2]
diltiazem, efavirenz, ergotamine, escitalopram, mothers; pediatric patients
estradiol, felodipine, flecainide, flibanserin, Respiratory
fluticasone propionate, fosamprenavir, Skin Cough [9]
itraconazole, ketoconazole, lidocaine, lomitapide, Pruritus (2%) Endocrine/Metabolic
lovastatin, methylergonovine, Rash (4%) Hyperkalemia [2]
methylprednisolone, midazolam, mifepristone, Cardiovascular
nicardipine, nisoldipine, olaparib, palbociclib, Arrhythmias [2]
phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, ponatinib,
posaconazole, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, Central Nervous System TEMAZEPAM
ritonavir, ruxolitinib, salmeterol, sildenafil, Fever (4%)
Headache (11%) Trade name: Restoril (Mallinckrodt)
simvastatin, sirolimus, St John’s wort, tacrolimus, Indications: Insomnia, anxiety
tadalafil, telithromycin, tenofovir disoproxil, Insomnia (3%)
Neurotoxicity [2] Class: Benzodiazepine
trazodone, triazolam, vardenafil, venetoclax, Half-life: 8–15 hours
verapamil, vorapaxar, voriconazole, warfarin, Peripheral neuropathy [2]
Vertigo (dizziness) (4%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
zolpidem interactions with: amprenavir,
Pregnancy category: X Neuromuscular/Skeletal chlorpheniramine, clarithromycin, efavirenz,
Important contra-indications noted in the Arthralgia (4%) esomeprazole, imatinib, mianserin, nelfinavir
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Asthenia (fatigue) (>5%) [2] Pregnancy category: X
mothers; pediatric patients Back pain (4%) Important contra-indications noted in the
Note: Must be used in combination with PEG- Myalgia/Myopathy (3%) [8] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
interferon alfa and ribavirin (see separate entries). Gastrointestinal/Hepatic mothers; pediatric patients
Warning: SERIOUS SKIN REACTIONS Abdominal distension (3%)
Abdominal pain (12%) Skin
Skin Diarrhea [2] Dermatitis (<10%)
Dermatitis [2] Dyspepsia (3%)
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rocuronium, succinylcholine, teicoplanin, Central Nervous System CYP3A4 inhibitors, fluconazole, ketoconazole,
torsemide, vecuronium Headache (7%) [7] live vaccines, potent immunosuppressives,
Pregnancy category: D (Category D for Neurotoxicity [2] rifampin, strong CYP inducers, strong CYP2C19
injection and inhalation; category B for ophthalmic Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) inhibitors, tacrolimus
use) Neuromuscular/Skeletal Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the Arthralgia [4] Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Fractures [2] prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
mothers; pediatric patients mothers; pediatric patients
Note: Aminoglycosides may cause neurotoxicity Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Warning: SERIOUS INFECTIONS AND
and/or nephrotoxicity. Abdominal pain (2%) MALIGNANCY
TobraDex is tobramycin and dexamethasone. Diarrhea [2]
Gastroenteritis [6]
Gastrointestinal bleeding [3] Skin
Skin Gastrointestinal perforation [8] Erythema (<2%)
Exanthems [4] Gastrointestinal ulceration (<2%) Herpes zoster [10]
Hypersensitivity [3] Hepatotoxicity [16] Peripheral edema (<2%)
Rash [2] Nausea [3] Pruritus (<2%)
Central Nervous System Pancreatitis [2] Psoriasis [2]
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [2] Rash (<2%) [3]
Respiratory
Fever [2] Bronchitis (3%) [6] Mucosal
Respiratory Cough (<2%) Nasal congestion (<2%)
Cough [3] Dyspnea (<2%) Cardiovascular
Renal Influenza [3] Cardiotoxicity [2]
Nephrotoxicity [6] Nasopharyngitis (7%) [7] Hypertension (2%)
Pharyngitis [4] Central Nervous System
Ocular Pneumonia [12]
Conjunctivitis [2] Fever (<2%)
Pneumothorax [2] Headache (3–4%) [10]
Eyelid dermatitis [2] Pulmonary toxicity [5]
Intraocular pressure increased [2] Insomnia (<2%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (7%) [11] Paresthesias (<2%)
Endocrine/Metabolic Neuromuscular/Skeletal
ALT increased (6%) [10]
TOCILIZUMAB AST increased [4]
Arthralgia (<2%)
Bone or joint pain (<2%)
Hypercholesterolemia [4] Tendinitis (<2%)
Trade name: Actemra (Roche) Hyperlipidemia [5]
Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile Hypertriglyceridemia [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
idiopathic arthritis, Castleman’s disease Hypothyroidism (<2%) Abdominal pain (<2%) [2]
Class: Anti-interleukin-6 receptor monoclonal Weight gain (<2%) Diarrhea (3–4%) [9]
antibody, Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug Dyspepsia (<2%) [2]
(DMARD), Monoclonal antibody Genitourinary Gastritis (<2%)
Half-life: 8–14 days Urinary tract infection [3] Nausea (<2%) [4]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Renal Vomiting (<2%)
interactions with: efavirenz, fesoterodine, Nephrolithiasis (<2%) Respiratory
fingolimod, infliximab, lurasidone, paricalcitol, Pyelonephritis [3] Bronchitis [4]
pazopanib, typhoid vaccine, yellow fever vaccine Hematologic Cough (<2%)
Pregnancy category: N/A (Based on animal Dyspnea (<2%)
Hemotoxicity [2]
data, may cause fetal harm) Influenza [3]
Leukopenia (<2%) [5]
Important contra-indications noted in the Nasopharyngitis (3–4%) [11]
Lymphopenia [2]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Tuberculosis [4]
Neutropenia [20]
pediatric patients Upper respiratory tract infection (4–5%)
Sepsis [2]
Warning: RISK OF SERIOUS INFECTIONS [12]
Ocular
Conjunctivitis (<2%) Endocrine/Metabolic
Skin ALT increased [3]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [5] Local
Infusion-related reactions [3] AST increased [3]
Cellulitis [9] Creatine phosphokinase increased [2]
Herpes zoster [8] Infusion-site reactions [2]
Dehydration (<2%)
Hypersensitivity [6] Other Hypercholesterolemia [2]
Malignancies [2] Adverse effects [12] Hyperlipidemia [2]
Peripheral edema (<2%) Death [5]
Psoriasis [3] Infection [39] Genitourinary
Rash (2%) [7] Urinary tract infection (2%) [5]
Urticaria [2] Hematologic
Anemia (<2%)
Mucosal TOFACITINIB Neutropenia [3]
Mucosal ulceration [2]
Oral ulceration (2%) Trade name: Xeljanz (Pfizer) Other
Stomatitis (<2%) Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis Adverse effects [8]
Cardiovascular Class: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor Death [2]
Cardiotoxicity [3] Half-life: ~3 hours Infection (20–22%) [14]
Hypertension (6%) [3] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
interactions with: azathioprine, biologic
disease-modifying antirheumatics, cyclosporine,
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TOREMIFENE Skin
Photosensitivity (<10%)
Contact dermatitis [2]
Diaphoresis (9%) [3]
Trade name: Fareston (ProStrakan) Urticaria (<10%)
Flushing [2]
Indications: Metastatic breast cancer Vasculitis [2]
Hypersensitivity [2]
Class: Selective estrogen receptor modulator Central Nervous System Peripheral edema [2]
(SERM) Headache (7%) Pruritus (<10%) [4]
Half-life: ~5 days Vertigo (dizziness) (3%) Rash (<5%) [2]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Urticaria (<18%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal
interactions with: amoxapine, arsenic,
Arthralgia (2%) Mucosal
dolasetron, efavirenz, pazopanib, sugammadex,
Asthenia (fatigue) (2%) Xerostomia (10%) [5]
telavancin
Myalgia/Myopathy (2%)
Pregnancy category: D Cardiovascular
Important contra-indications noted in the Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Vasodilation (<5%)
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Constipation (2%)
Central Nervous System
pediatric patients Diarrhea (2%)
Anorexia (<5%)
Warning: QT PROLONGATION Dyspepsia (2%)
Anxiety (<5%)
Nausea (2%)
Catatonia [2]
Skin Respiratory Confusion (<5%)
Diaphoresis (20%) [6] Cough (2%) Euphoria (<5%)
Edema (5%) [2] Pharyngolaryngeal pain (2%) Fever [2]
Flushing [3] Rhinitis (3%) Headache [8]
Hot flashes (35%) [4] Endocrine/Metabolic Insomnia [3]
Cardiovascular Pseudoporphyria [2] Nervousness (<5%)
Thromboembolism [3] Restless legs syndrome [5]
Venous thromboembolism [2] Seizures [16]
Serotonin syndrome [17]
Central Nervous System TRAGACANTH GUM Sleep related disorder (<5%)
Headache [2] Somnolence (drowsiness) [7]
Vertigo (dizziness) [2] Family: Fabaceae; Leguminosae
Tremor (5–10%)
Scientific names: Astragalus gossypinus,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Vertigo (dizziness) [18]
Astragalus gummifer
Hepatotoxicity [3] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Indications: Diarrhea. Ingredient in
Nausea [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (<5%) [3]
pharmaceuticals, foods, toothpaste, denture
Vomiting [2] Hypertonia (<5%)
adhesives, emulsifier, binding agent, demulcent,
Endocrine/Metabolic stabilizer Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
ALP increased [2] Class: Food additive, Laxative Abdominal pain (<5%) [3]
Galactorrhea (<10%) Half-life: N/A Constipation [8]
Genitourinary Clinically important, potentially hazardous Diarrhea [2]
Priapism (<10%) interactions with: none known Flatulence (<5%)
Vaginal bleeding [2] Pregnancy category: N/A Nausea [25]
Vaginal discharge [2] Note: See also Astragalus root. Vomiting [23]
Ocular Respiratory
Cataract [3] Apnea [2]
TRAMADOL Respiratory depression [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic
Trade names: Rybix ODT (Victory Pharma),
TORSEMIDE Ultracet (Ortho-McNeil), Ultram (Ortho-McNeil)
Adrenal insufficiency [2]
Hypoglycemia [8]
Indications: Pain
Trade names: Demadex (Roche), Torem Hyponatremia [3]
Class: Opiate agonist
(Roche) Half-life: 6–7 hours Genitourinary
Indications: Essential hypertension, edema due Clinically important, potentially hazardous Urinary frequency (<5%)
to congestive heart failure, hepatic, pulmonary or interactions with: alcohol, amitriptyline, Urinary retention (<5%)
renal edema carbamazepine, cinacalcet, citalopram,
Class: Diuretic, loop Otic
delavirdine, desflurane, desvenlafaxine, Hallucinations, auditory [2]
Half-life: 2–4 hours duloxetine, erythromycin, fluoxetine,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous fluvoxamine, ketoconazole, levomepromazine,
Ocular
interactions with: ACE inhibitors, amikacin, linezolid, lorcaserin, MAO inhibitors, nefazodone, Hallucinations, visual [3]
aminoglycosides, aminophylline, anti-diabetics, ondansetron, paroxetine hydrochloride, Mydriasis [2]
antihypertensives, cephalosporins, cisplatin, phenelzine, quinidine, risperidone, safinamide, Visual disturbances (<5%)
gentamicin, indomethacin, kanamycin, neomycin, tapentadol, terbinafine, tianeptine, tipranavir, Other
probenecid, salicylates, streptomycin, tobramycin tranylcypromine, venlafaxine, vilazodone, Adverse effects [8]
Pregnancy category: B zuclopenthixol Death [2]
Important contra-indications noted in the Pregnancy category: C
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Important contra-indications noted in the
pediatric patients prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
Note: Torsemide is a sulfonamide and can be mothers; pediatric patients
absorbed systemically. Sulfonamides can produce
severe, possibly fatal, reactions such as toxic
epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson Skin
syndrome. Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [2]
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Photophobia (<4%)
TRAVOPROST Reduced visual acuity (5–10%) TRETINOIN
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (<4%)
Trade names: Izba (Alcon), Travatan (Alcon), Uveitis [5] Synonyms: all-trans-retinoic acid; ATRA
Travatan Z (Alcon) Vision blurred [2] Trade names: Aknemycin Plus (EM Industries),
Indications: Reduction of elevated intraocular Xerophthalmia (<4%) Renova (Ortho), Retin-A Micro (Ortho), Solage
pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular (Galderma), Vesanoid (Roche)
hypertension Other Indications: Acne vulgaris, skin aging, facial
Class: Prostaglandin analog Allergic reactions (<5%) roughness, fine wrinkles, hyperpigmentation [T],
Half-life: N/A Infection (<5%) acute promyelocytic leukemia [O]
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Class: Antineoplastic, Retinoid
interactions with: none known Half-life: 0.5–2 hours
Pregnancy category: C TRAZODONE Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Important contra-indications noted in the interactions with: aldesleukin, bexarotene
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Trade names: Desyrel (Bristol-Myers Squibb), Pregnancy category: D (category B (topical),
pediatric patients Oleptro (Angelini) category C (oral), category D in third trimester)
Indications: Depression Important contra-indications noted in the
Cardiovascular Class: Antidepressant, tricyclic, Serotonin prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Angina (<5%) reuptake inhibitor pediatric patients
Bradycardia (<5%) Half-life: 3–6 hours Note: Oral retinoids can cause birth defects, and
Chest pain (<5%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous women should avoid tretinoin when pregnant or
Hypertension (<5%) [2] interactions with: amiodarone, amprenavir, trying to conceive. Avoid prolonged exposure to
Hypotension (<5%) atazanavir, boceprevir, citalopram, cobicistat/ sunlight.
elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, [T] = Topical; [O] = Oral.
Central Nervous System cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Anxiety (<5%) disoproxil, darunavir, delavirdine, fluoxetine,
Depression (<5%) Skin
fluvoxamine, ginkgo biloba, indinavir, linezolid, Bullous dermatitis [2]
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [3] lopinavir, MAO inhibitors, nefazodone, paroxetine
Headache (<5%) Burning [O][T] (10–40%) [20]
hydrochloride, sertraline, tapentadol, telaprevir, Cellulitis [O] (<10%)
Pain (<5%) tipranavir, venlafaxine Crusting [2]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Pregnancy category: C Dermatitis [7]
Arthralgia (<5%) Important contra-indications noted in the Desquamation (14%)
Back pain (<5%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Diaphoresis (20%)
pediatric patients Differentiation syndrome [O] (25%) [19]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Warning: SUICIDALITY IN CHILDREN AND Edema (29%) [8]
Dyspepsia (<5%)
ADOLESCENTS Erythema [O][T] (<49%) [19]
Gastrointestinal disorder (<5%)
Nausea [2] Erythema nodosum [4]
Respiratory Skin Exfoliative dermatitis [O] (8%) [3]
Edema (<10%) Facial edema [O] (<10%)
Bronchitis (<5%)
Exanthems [6] Flaking [O] (23%)
Flu-like syndrome (<5%)
Photosensitivity [2] Hyperkeratosis [O] (78%)
Sinusitis (<5%)
Psoriasis (exacerbation) [2] Hypomelanosis (5%) [2]
Endocrine/Metabolic Urticaria [3] Pallor [O] (<10%)
Hypercholesterolemia (<5%) Palmar–plantar desquamation [O] (<10%)
Hair
Genitourinary Alopecia [2] Peeling [4]
Prostatitis (<5%) Photosensitivity [O][T] (10%) [3]
Urinary incontinence (<5%)
Mucosal Pigmentation (5%) [3]
Xerostomia (>10%) [6] Pruritus [O][T] (5–40%) [14]
Urinary tract infection (<5%)
Ocular Cardiovascular Rash [O][T] (54%) [3]
Arrhythmias [2] Scaling (10–40%) [16]
Abnormal vision (<4%)
QT prolongation [2] Stinging (<26%) [8]
Blepharitis (<4%)
Central Nervous System Sweet’s syndrome [21]
Cataract (<4%)
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (>10%) Ulcerations (scrotal) [9]
Conjunctival hyperemia [10]
Headache [3] Vasculitis [2]
Conjunctivitis (<4%)
Sedation (>5%) Xerosis [O] (49–100%) [19]
Corneal staining (<4%)
Deepening of upper lid sulcus [7] Serotonin syndrome [7] Hair
Eyelashes – hypertrichosis [3] Somnolence (drowsiness) (>5%) [3] Alopecia areata [O] (14%)
Eyelid crusting (<4%) Tremor (<10%) Nails
Foreign body sensation (5–10%) Vertigo (dizziness) (>5%) [4] Pyogenic granuloma [3]
Iris pigmentation (<4%) [2] Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Keratitis (<4%) Mucosal
Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%) Cheilitis [O] (10%)
Lacrimation (<4%)
Ocular adverse effects [4] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Xerostomia [O] (10%)
Ocular hemorrhage (35–50%) Constipation (>5%) Cardiovascular
Ocular hyperemia [7] Nausea [2] Phlebitis (11%)
Ocular inflammation (<4%) Genitourinary Central Nervous System
Ocular pain (5–10%) Priapism (12%) [23] Depression [O] (14%)
Ocular pigmentation (<5%) [4] Sexual dysfunction [2] Fever [O] [6]
Ocular pruritus (5–10%) [6] Ocular Headache [3]
Ocular stinging (5–10%) Vision blurred (>5%) Intracranial pressure increased [2]
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Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; pediatric
VALERIAN
patients Family: Valerianaceae
Trade name: Stelara (Centocor) Scientific names: Valeriana edulis, Valeriana
Indications: Plaque psoriasis (moderate to Central Nervous System jatamansii, Valeriana officinalis, Valeriana sitchensis,
severe), active psoriatic arthritis, active Crohn’s Hallucinations [2] Valeriana wallichii
disease (moderate to severe) Headache [5] Indications: Depression, tremors, epilepsy,
Class: Interleukin-12/23 antagonist, Monoclonal Neurotoxicity [4] attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
antibody rheumatism, nervous asthma, gastric spasms,
Half-life: 15–32 days Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Abdominal pain [2] colic, menstrual cramps, hot flashes. Flavoring in
Clinically important, potentially hazardous foods and beverages
interactions with: live vaccines Nausea [4]
Vomiting [3] Class: Anxiolytic
Pregnancy category: B Half-life: N/A
Important contra-indications noted in the Renal Clinically important, potentially hazardous
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Nephrotoxicity [3] interactions with: amitriptyline, escitalopram,
pediatric patients eszopiclone
Pregnancy category: N/A
Skin VALBENAZINE
Cellulitis (<10%) Central Nervous System
Herpes zoster [2] Trade name: Ingrezza (Neurocrine Biosciences) Somnolence (drowsiness) [2]
Malignancies [2] Indications: Tardive dyskinesia Tremor [2]
Pruritus (<10%) Class: Vesicular monoamine transporter 2
Psoriasis [3] inhibitor Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Half-life: 15–22 hours Hepatotoxicity [2]
Mucosal
Nasal congestion (<10%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous Other
interactions with: carbamazepine, Adverse effects [2]
Cardiovascular clarithromycin, digoxin, fluoxetine, isocarboxazid,
Cardiotoxicity [3] itraconazole, ketoconazole, MAO inhibitors,
Central Nervous System
Depression (<10%)
paroxetine hydrochloride, phenelzine, phenytoin,
quinidine, rifampin, selegiline, St John’s wort,
VALGANCICLOVIR
Headache (<10%) [9] strong CYP2D6 inducers, strong CYP3A4 Trade name: Valcyte (Roche)
Leukoencephalopathy [3] inducers or inhibitors Indications: Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV) in
Vertigo (dizziness) (<10%) Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal patients with AIDS, prevention of CMV disease in
Neuromuscular/Skeletal harm) high-risk transplant patients
Important contra-indications noted in the Class: Antiviral, Guanine nucleoside analog
Arthralgia [3]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Half-life: 4 hours (in severe renal impairment up
Asthenia (fatigue) (<10%) [3]
pediatric patients to 68%)
Back pain (<10%)
Myalgia/Myopathy (<10%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Psoriatic arthralgia [2] Mucosal interactions with: abacavir, cobicistat/
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Xerostomia (<5%) [2] elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide,
Central Nervous System cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Diarrhea (<10%)
Akathisia (<3%) disoproxil, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil
Hepatotoxicity [3]
Depression [2] Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal
Respiratory toxicity based on findings in animal studies)
Nasopharyngitis (10%) [12] Gait instability (<4%)
Headache (3%) [6] Important contra-indications noted in the
Pharyngolaryngeal pain (<10%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Tuberculosis [2] Impaired concentration (<5%)
Restlessness (<3%) Note: Valganciclovir is rapidly converted to
Upper respiratory tract infection (10%) [9] ganciclovir in the body.
Sedation (<11%)
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Otic Neuromuscular/Skeletal
VANCOMYCIN Ototoxicity [5] Asthenia (fatigue) (15–24%) [17]
Tinnitus [2] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Trade name: Vancocin (Lilly)
Indications: Various infections caused by Local Abdominal pain (21%)
susceptible organisms Infusion-related reactions [2] Constipation [2]
Class: Antibiotic, glycopeptide Injection-site extravasation [2] Diarrhea (57%) [44]
Half-life: 5–11 hours Other Dyspepsia (11%)
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Adverse effects [7] Hepatotoxicity [4]
interactions with: meloxicam, metformin, Allergic reactions (<5%) [5] Nausea (33%) [14]
pentamidine, rocuronium, succinylcholine, Death [6] Vomiting (15%) [6]
teicoplanin, trospium Respiratory
Pregnancy category: C Cough (11%)
VANDETANIB Dyspnea [3]
Nasopharyngitis (11%)
Skin
Abscess [2] Trade name: Caprelsa (AstraZeneca) Endocrine/Metabolic
AGEP [8] Indications: Medullary thyroid cancer ALT increased (51%) [2]
Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis [14] Class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor Appetite decreased (21%) [3]
Angioedema [3] Half-life: 19 days Hypocalcemia (11%)
Bullous dermatitis [5] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Hypothyroidism [2]
Cellulitis [3] interactions with: amiodarone, amoxapine, Thyroid dysfunction [2]
DRESS syndrome [20] antiarrhythmics, arsenic, carbamazepine, Weight loss (10%) [2]
Erythema multiforme [5] chloroquine, clarithromycin, CYP3A4 inducers, Renal
Exanthems [16] dexamethasone, disopyramide, dofetilide, Proteinuria (10%) [2]
Exfoliative dermatitis [4] dolasetron, efavirenz, granisetron, haloperidol,
Fixed eruption [2] methadone, moxifloxacin, pazopanib, Hematologic
Flushing (<10%) phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, Anemia [3]
Hypersensitivity [8] procainamide, QT prolonging agents, rifabutin, Hemorrhage [2]
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis [4] rifampin, rifapentine, sotalol, St John’s wort, Hemotoxicity [2]
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis [50] telavancin Myelosuppression [2]
Lupus erythematosus [2] Pregnancy category: D Neutropenia [5]
Pruritus [12] Important contra-indications noted in the Platelets decreased (9%)
Rash [20] prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Other
Red man syndrome (<14%) [52] pediatric patients Adverse effects [6]
Red neck syndrome [2] Note: Contra-indicated in patients with Death [3]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [10] congenital long QT syndrome.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [10] Warning: QT PROLONGATION, TORSADES
Urticaria [8] DE POINTES, AND SUDDEN DEATH
Vasculitis [2]
VARDENAFIL
Cardiovascular Skin Trade name: Levitra (Bayer)
Cardiac arrest [2] Acneform eruption (35%) [4] Indications: Erectile dysfunction
Extravasation [2] Folliculitis [5] Class: Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor
Hypotension [3] Hand–foot syndrome [4] Half-life: 4–5 hours
Phlebitis (14–23%) [6] Photosensitivity (13%) [8] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Central Nervous System Phototoxicity [3] interactions with: alfuzosin, alpha blockers,
Chills (>10%) [2] Pigmentation [6] amyl nitrite, antifungals, antihypertensives,
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (>10%) Pruritus (11%) [2] atazanavir, boceprevir, bosentan, cobicistat/
Fever [8] Rash (53%) [34] elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide,
Headache [5] Stevens-Johnson syndrome [4] cobicistat/elvitegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Vertigo (dizziness) [2] Toxicity [9] disoproxil, conivaptan, CYP3A4 inhibitors,
Xerosis (15%) [3] darunavir, dasatinib, disopyramide, doxazosin,
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic erythromycin, etravirine, fosamprenavir,
Constipation [3] Hair
Hair changes [2] grapefruit juice, high-fat foods, indinavir,
Diarrhea [7] itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir, macrolide
Gastrointestinal disorder [2] Nails antibiotics, nelfinavir, nicorandil, nifedipine,
Nausea [12] Paronychia [5] nitrates, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside,
Vomiting [6] Splinter hemorrhage [2] phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, protease
Endocrine/Metabolic Mucosal inhibitors, riociguat, ritonavir, sapropterin,
ALT increased [2] Mucositis [2] saquinavir, tamsulosin, telaprevir, terazosin,
AST increased [3] Stomatitis [2] tipranavir
Renal Cardiovascular Pregnancy category: B (not indicated for use in
Nephrotoxicity [34] Hypertension (33%) [24] women)
Renal failure [4] QT prolongation (14%) [25] Important contra-indications noted in the
prescribing guidelines for: pediatric patients
Hematologic Central Nervous System
Agranulocytosis [2] Anorexia [3]
Anemia [2] Depression (10%) Skin
Eosinophilia [3] Headache (26%) [4] Anaphylactoid reactions/Anaphylaxis (<2%)
Leukopenia [2] Insomnia (13%) Angioedema (<2%)
Neutropenia [9] Neurotoxicity [2] Diaphoresis (<2%)
Thrombocytopenia [17] Erythema (<2%)
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Influenza (4%) Verruca vulgaris [2] rifampin, ritonavir, sirolimus, St John’s wort, stong
Nasopharyngitis (13%) [11] Verrucous lesions [3] or moderate P-gp inhibitors or substrates, strong
Sinusitis (3%) Vitiligo [2] or moderate CYP3A inducers or inhibitors,
Upper respiratory tract infection (7%) [7] Warts [2] telaprevir, ticagrelor, verapamil, voriconazole
Hematologic Xerosis [5] Pregnancy category: N/A (May cause fetal
Anemia [4] Hair harm)
Alopecia (45%) [19] Important contra-indications noted in the
Local prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
Infusion-related reactions (4%) [4] Hair changes [2]
pediatric patients
Other Nails Note: Concomitant use of strong CYP3A
Adverse effects [9] Paronychia [3] inhibitors during initiation and ramp-up phase is
Cancer [2] Pyogenic granuloma [2] contra-indicated.
Infection [5] Mucosal
Gingival hyperplasia/hypertrophy [2] Skin
Cardiovascular Peripheral edema (11%)
VEMURAFENIB QT prolongation [3] Tumor lysis syndrome (6%) [13]
Central Nervous System Central Nervous System
Trade name: Zelboraf (Roche) Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (14%) Fever (16%) [4]
Indications: Melanoma (metastatic or Fever (19%) [6] Headache (15%) [2]
unresectable) Headache (23%) [3]
Class: BRAF inhibitor Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Paralysis [2] Asthenia (fatigue) (21%) [8]
Half-life: 57 hours
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Neuromuscular/Skeletal Back pain (10%)
interactions with: amoxapine, arsenic, Arthralgia (53%) [22] Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
atazanavir, carbamazepine, clarithromycin, CYP Asthenia (fatigue) (38%) [20] Constipation (14%)
substrates, dolasetron, efavirenz, indinavir, Back pain (8%) Diarrhea (35%) [11]
itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, Bone or joint pain (8%) Nausea (33%) [13]
nelfinavir, pazopanib, phenobarbital, phenytoin, Myalgia/Myopathy (8–13%) [2] Vomiting (15%) [4]
rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, ritonavir, Pain in extremities (18%)
Respiratory
saquinavir, telavancin, telithromycin, Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Cough (13%)
voriconazole, warfarin Constipation (12%) Pneumonia (8%) [4]
Pregnancy category: D Diarrhea (28%) [9] Upper respiratory tract infection (22%) [6]
Important contra-indications noted in the Hepatotoxicity [4]
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Nausea (35%) [10] Endocrine/Metabolic
pediatric patients Vomiting (18%) [4] Hyperkalemia (20%)
Hyperphosphatemia (15%)
Respiratory Hyperuricemia (6%)
Skin Cough (8%) Hypocalcemia (9%)
Acneform eruption [6] Endocrine/Metabolic Hypokalemia (12%)
Actinic keratoses [4] ALT increased [6]
Basal cell carcinoma [2] Hematologic
Appetite decreased (18%) [2] Anemia (29%) [11]
DRESS syndrome [4] AST increased [5]
Eccrine squamous syringometaplasia [2] Febrile neutropenia [6]
GGT increased [2] Leukopenia [4]
Erythema (14%) [2]
Exanthems [9] Ocular Neutropenia (45%) [16]
Granulomas [2] Chorioretinopathy [2] Thrombocytopenia (22%) [12]
Hand–foot syndrome [8] Uveitis [3] Other
Hyperkeratosis (24%) [18] Vision blurred [2] Death [5]
Keratoacanthoma [28] Other Infection [2]
Keratoses [4] Adverse effects [11]
Keratosis pilaris [10]
Lymphoma [2]
Melanoma [2]
VENLAFAXINE
Milia [2]
VENETOCLAX
Trade names: Effexor (Wyeth), Effexor XL
Neoplasms [2] (Wyeth)
Trade name: Venclexta (AbbVie)
Nevi [6] Indications: Major depressive disorder
Indications: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia in
Panniculitis [9] Class: Antidepressant, Serotonin-norepinephrine
patients with 17p deletion, as detected by an FDA
Papillomas (21%) [2] reuptake inhibitor
approved test, who have received at least one
Papular lesions (5%) Half-life: 3–7 hours
prior therapy
Peripheral edema (17%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Class: BCL-2 inhibitor
Photosensitivity (33%) [29] interactions with: 5HT1 agonists, artemether/
Half-life: 26 hours
Pruritus (23%) [10] lumefantrine, aspirin, atomoxetine, clozapine,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous
Radiation recall dermatitis [2] desvenlafaxine, dexibuprofen, diclofenac,
interactions with: amiodarone, azithromycin,
Rash (37%) [26] duloxetine, entacapone, haloperidol, indinavir,
bosentan, captopril, carbamazepine, carvedilol,
Squamous cell carcinoma (24%) [36] isocarboxazid, ketoconazole, linezolid, lithium,
ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan,
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [5] MAO inhibitors, meloxicam, metoclopramide,
cyclosporine, digoxin, diltiazem, dronedarone,
Sunburn (10%) metoprolol, mirtazapine, moclobemide,
efavirenz, erythromycin, etravirine, everolimus,
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [6] naratriptan, NSAIDs, phenelzine, selegiline,
felodipine, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, indinavir,
Toxicity [10] sibutramine, SNRIs, SSRIs, St John’s wort,
itraconazole, ketoconazole, live vaccines,
Transient acantholytic dermatosis [4]
lopinavir, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin,
Vasculitis [2]
posaconazole, quercetin, quinidine, ranolazine,
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Skin Neuromuscular/Skeletal
Flushing [2] ZALCITABINE Asthenia (fatigue) (5–7%)
Mucosal Ataxia [2]
Synonyms: dideoxycytidine; ddC
Sialorrhea [2] Trade name: Hivid (Roche) Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Cardiovascular Indications: Advanced HIV infection Abdominal pain (6%)
Hypertension [5] Class: Antiretroviral, Nucleoside analog reverse Nausea (6–8%)
Tachycardia [4] transcriptase inhibitor Vomiting [2]
Central Nervous System Half-life: 2.9 hours Genitourinary
Agitation [2] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Dysmenorrhea (3–4%)
Anxiety [6] interactions with: none known Otic
Headache [3] Pregnancy category: C Hyperacusis (<2%)
Important contra-indications noted in the
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing Ocular
Hepatotoxicity [4] mothers; pediatric patients Ocular pain (3–4%)
Genitourinary Other
Urinary frequency [2] Skin Adverse effects [2]
Edema [3] Viscerotropic disease [2]
Exanthems [9]
ZAFIRLUKAST Pruritus (3–5%)
Rash (2–11%) [2] ZANAMIVIR
Trade name: Accolate (AstraZeneca) Urticaria (3%)
Indications: Asthma Mucosal Trade name: Relenza (GSK)
Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist Aphthous stomatitis [6] Indications: Influenza A and B
Half-life: 10 hours Oral lesions (40–73%) [3] Class: Antiviral, Neuraminidase inhibitor
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Oral ulceration (3–64%) [4] Half-life: 2.5–5.1 hours
interactions with: aminophylline, aspirin, Stomatitis (3%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous
carvedilol, CYP2C9 substrates, CYP3A4 interactions with: live attenuated influenza
substrates, erythromycin, high protein foods, Central Nervous System vaccine
interferon alfa, primidone, vitamin K antagonists, Neurotoxicity [2] Pregnancy category: C
warfarin Neuromuscular/Skeletal Important contra-indications noted in the
Pregnancy category: B Myalgia/Myopathy (<6%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers
Important contra-indications noted in the Other
prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; Side effects [2] Skin
pediatric patients Urticaria (<2%)
Note: Contra-indicated in patients with hepatic
impairment including hepatic cirrhosis. Mucosal
ZALEPLON Nasal discomfort (12%)
Skin Central Nervous System
Trade name: Sonata (Wyeth) Anorexia (4%)
Churg-Strauss syndrome [6] Indications: Insomnia Chills (5–9%)
Central Nervous System Class: Hypnotic, non-benzodiazepine Fever (5–9%)
Fever (2%) Half-life: 1 hour Headache (13–24%) [2]
Headache (13%) Clinically important, potentially hazardous Vertigo (dizziness) (<2%)
Pain (generalized) (2%) interactions with: alcohol, cimetidine,
Vertigo (dizziness) (2%) erythromycin, imipramine, ketoconazole, Neuromuscular/Skeletal
promethazine, rifampin, rifapentine, thioridazine Arthralgia (<2%)
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Asthenia (fatigue) (5–8%)
Asthenia (fatigue) (2%) Pregnancy category: C
Important contra-indications noted in the Bone or joint pain (6%)
Back pain (2%) Myalgia/Myopathy (<8%)
Myalgia/Myopathy (2%) prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers;
pediatric patients Gastrointestinal/Hepatic
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Abdominal pain (<2%)
Abdominal pain (2%) Diarrhea (3%) [2]
Diarrhea (3%) Cardiovascular
Tachycardia [2] Nausea (3%) [2]
Nausea (3%)
Vomiting (2%) Central Nervous System Respiratory
Amnesia (2–4%) Bronchitis (2%)
Respiratory Bronchospasm [3]
Cough [2] Anorexia (<2%)
Confusion [2] Cough (7–17%)
Other Depersonalization (<2%) Respiratory failure [2]
Infection (4%) Hallucinations [3] Sinusitis (2%)
Headache (30–42%) [3] Upper respiratory tract infection (3–13%)
Hypoesthesia (<2%) [2]
Paresthesias (3%) Endocrine/Metabolic
Parosmia (<2%) Appetite decreased (4%)
Slurred speech [2] Appetite increased (4%)
Somnambulism [2] Other
Somnolence (drowsiness) (5–6%) [4] Infection (2%)
Tremor (2%)
Vertigo (dizziness) (7–9%) [4]
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Pancreatitis [3]
ZIDOVUDINE Vomiting [2] ZIPRASIDONE
Synonyms: azidothymidine; AZT Endocrine/Metabolic Trade name: Geodon (Pfizer)
Trade names: Combivir (ViiV), Retrovir (ViiV), Acidosis [6] Indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder
Trizivir (ViiV) Hematologic Class: Antipsychotic
Indications: HIV infection Anemia [14] Half-life: 7 hours
Class: Antiretroviral, Nucleoside analog reverse Neutropenia [3] Clinically important, potentially hazardous
transcriptase inhibitor Other interactions with: acetylcholinesterase
Half-life: 0.5–3 hours Adverse effects [9] inhibitors, alcohol, alfuzosin, amitriptyline,
Clinically important, potentially hazardous Teratogenicity [2] amoxapine, amphetamines, antifungals, arsenic,
interactions with: atovaquone, bone marrow artemether/lumefantrine, asenapine, astemizole,
suppressives, clarithromycin, darunavir, carbamazepine, chloroquine, ciprofloxacin,
diclofenac, doxorubicin, fluconazole, ganciclovir, citalopram, CNS depressants, conivaptan,
indinavir, interferon alfa, interferon beta, lopinavir, ZILEUTON dasatinib, degarelix, dolasetron, dopamine
meloxicam, methadone, NSAIDs, PEG- agonists, dopamine agonists, dronedarone, food,
interferon, phenytoin, probenecid, Trade name: Zyflo (AbbVie) gadobutrol, ketoconazole, lapatinib, levodopa,
pyrimethamine, ribavirin, rifampin, rifapentine, Indications: Asthma levofloxacin, lithium, methylphenidate,
stavudine, tipranavir, valproic acid Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist metoclopramide, moxifloxacin, nilotinib,
Pregnancy category: C Half-life: 2.5 hours pazopanib, pimavanserin, pimozide, QT
Important contra-indications noted in the Clinically important, potentially hazardous prolonging agents, quinagolide, quinine,
prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing interactions with: anisindione, anticoagulants, ranolazine, St John’s wort, telavancin,
mothers astemizole, dicumarol, methylergonovine, telithromycin, tetrabenazine, thioridazine,
Note: Combivir is zidovudine and lamivudine; pimozide, propranolol, warfarin voriconazole, vorinostat
Trizivir is zidovudine, abacavir and lamivudine. Pregnancy category: C Pregnancy category: C
Warning: HEMATOLOGICAL TOXICITY, Important contra-indications noted in the Important contra-indications noted in the
MYOPATHY, LACTIC ACIDOSIS AND SEVERE prescribing guidelines for: nursing mothers; prescribing guidelines for: the elderly; nursing
HEPATOMEGALY, and EXACERBATIONS OF pediatric patients mothers; pediatric patients
HEPATITIS B Note: Ziprasidone should be avoided in patients
Neuromuscular/Skeletal with congenital long QT syndrome or a history of
Skin Myalgia/Myopathy (3%) cardiac arrhythmias.
Acneform eruption (<5%) Warning: INCREASED MORTALITY IN
Bromhidrosis (<5%) ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-
Diaphoresis (5–19%) ZINC RELATED PSYCHOSIS
Edema of lip (<5%)
Erythema multiforme [2] Trade name: Cold-Eeze (The Quigley Corp) Skin
Exanthems (<5%) [6] Indications: Supplement to intravenous solutions Angioedema [2]
Lipoatrophy [2] given for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Diaphoresis (2%)
Lipodystrophy [2] Class: Food supplement, Trace element DRESS syndrome [2]
Pigmentation [10] Half-life: N/A Fungal dermatitis (2%)
Pruritus [4] Clinically important, potentially hazardous Furunculosis (2%)
Rash (17%) [8] interactions with: chlorothiazide, Lupus erythematosus [2]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome [4] chlortetracycline, chlorthalidone, ciprofloxacin, Rash (4%)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis [3] cisplatin, deferoxamine, demeclocycline, Urticaria (5%)
Urticaria (<5%) [2] doxycycline, eltrombopag, ethambutol, ferrous Mucosal
Vasculitis [2] sulfate, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, Rectal hemorrhage (2%)
Hair hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, levofloxacin, Sialorrhea (4%)
Alopecia [2] lymecycline, metolozone, minocycline, Tongue edema (3%)
Hypertrichosis (eyelashes) [2] moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, Xerostomia (<5%)
oxytetracycline, propofol, tetracycline, valproic
Nails acid Cardiovascular
Nail pigmentation [27] Pregnancy category: C Bradycardia (2%)
Mucosal Note: Zinc is found in meats, seafood, dairy Chest pain (3%)
Oral lichenoid eruption [2] products, legumes, nuts, whole grains. Zinc oxide Hypertension (2–3%)
Oral pigmentation [7] and zinc sulfate are used to fortify wheat Postural hypotension (5%)
Oral ulceration (<5%) products. QT prolongation [22]
Tongue edema (<5%) Tachycardia (2%) [2]
Tongue pigmentation [4] Torsades de pointes [6]
Skin
Central Nervous System Churg-Strauss syndrome [2] Central Nervous System
Dysgeusia (taste perversion) (5–19%) [2] Dermatitis [4] Agitation (2%) [3]
Headache [3] Akathisia (2–10%) [5]
Mucosal Anorexia (2%)
Paresthesias (<8%) Oral mucosal irritation [2] Anxiety (2–5%) [2]
Neuromuscular/Skeletal Central Nervous System Depression [2]
Asthenia (fatigue) [3] Anosmia [2] Dyskinesia (<10%) [2]
Myalgia/Myopathy [5] Dysgeusia (taste perversion) [5] Extrapyramidal symptoms (2–31%) [6]
Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Headache (3–18%) [3]
Abdominal pain [3] Hyperesthesia (<2%)
Diarrhea [2] Hypokinesia (<5%)
Hepatotoxicity [2] Insomnia (3%) [5]
Nausea [3] Mania [2]
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Baboon syndrome (SDRIFE) extremities, especially over the dorsa of the hands and extensor aspects of
Baboon syndrome or symmetric drug-related intertriginous and flexural the forearms. Lesions tend to spread peripherally and may involve the palms
exanthema (SDRIFE) is an unusual presentation of a drug eruption with a and trunk as well as the mucous membranes of the mouth and genitalia.
characteristic intertriginous distribution pattern. Several drugs have been Central healing and overlapping lesions often lead to arciform, annular and
implicated, notably mercury, nickel, heparin, aminophylline, pseudoephe- gyrate patterns. Lesions appear over the course of a week or 10 days and
drine, terbinafine, IVIG, various antibiotics (amoxicillin, ampicillin), and food resolve over the next two weeks.
additives. The following drugs have been most often associated with erythema
Originally described as a type of systemic contact dermatitis characterized multiforme: allopurinol, barbiturates, carbamazepine, estrogens/progestins,
by a pruritic exanthems involving the buttocks and major flexures – groins gold, lamotrigine, NSAIDs, penicillamine, phenytoin, sulfonamides, tetra-
and axillae, some investigators believe that this entity is a form of recall cycline, tolbutamide and valproic acid.
phenomenon. In children, it is important in the differential diagnosis of viral
exanthems. Erythema nodosum
Erythema nodosum is a cutaneous reaction pattern characterized by
Black tongue (lingua villosa nigra) erythematous, tender or painful subcutaneous nodules commonly distrib-
Black hairy tongue (BHT) represents a benign hyperplasia of the filiform uted over the anterior aspect of the lower legs, and occasionally elsewhere.
papillae of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. More common in young women, erythema nodosum is often associated
These papillary elongations, usually associated with black, brown, or with increased estrogen levels as occurs during pregnancy and with the
yellow pigmentation attributed to the overgrowth of pigment-producing ingestion of oral contraceptives. It is also an occasional manifestation of
bacteria, may be as long as 2 cm. streptococcal infection, sarcoidosis, secondary syphilis, tuberculosis, certain
Occurring only in adults, BHT has been associated with the administration deep fungal infections, Hodgkin’s disease, leukemia, ulcerative colitis, and
of oral antibiotics, poor dental hygiene, and excessive smoking. radiation therapy and is often preceded by fever, fatigue, arthralgia, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
Bullous dermatitis The incidence of erythema nodosum due to drugs is low and it is
Bullous and vesicular drug eruptions are diseases in which blisters and impossible to distinguish clinically between erythema nodosum due to drugs
vesicles occur as a complication of the administration of drugs. Blisters are a and that caused by other factors.
well-known manifestation of cutaneous reactions to drugs. Some of the drugs that are known to occasion erythema nodosum are:
In many types of drug reactions, bullae and vesicles may be found in antibiotics, estrogens, amiodarone, gold, NSAIDs, oral contraceptives,
addition to other manifestations. Bullae are usually noted in: erythema sulfonamides, and opiates.
multiforme; Stevens–Johnson syndrome; toxic epidermal necrolysis; fixed
eruptions when very intense; urticaria; vasculitis; porphyria cutanea tarda; Exanthems
and phototoxic reactions (from furosemide and nalidixic acid). Tense, thick- Exanthems, commonly resembling viral rashes, represent the most common
walled bullae can be seen in bromoderma and iododerma as well as in type of cutaneous drug eruption. Described as maculopapular or morbilli-
barbiturate overdosage. form eruptions, these flat, barely raised, erythematous patches, from one to
Common drugs that cause bullous eruptions and bullous pemphigoid are: several millimeters in diameter, are usually bilateral and symmetrical. They
nadalol, penicillamine, piroxicam, psoralens, rifampin, clonidine, furosemide, commonly begin on the head and neck or upper torso and progress
diclofenac, mefenamic acid, and bleomycin. downward to the limbs. They may present or develop into confluent areas
and may be accompanied by pruritus and a mild fever.
DRESS syndrome
The DRESS syndrome is an acronym for Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and The exanthems caused by drugs can be classified as:
Systemic Symptoms. It is also known as the Drug-Induced Pseudolymphoma
and Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome. l Morbilliform eruptions: fingernail-sized erythematous patches
The symptoms of DRESS syndrome usually begin 1 to 8 weeks after l Scarlatiniform eruptions: punctate, pinpoint, or pinhead-sized lesions in
exposure to the offending drug. Common causes include carbamazepine, erythematous areas that have a tendency to coalesce. Circumoral pallor
phenobarbital, phenytoin, terbinafine, and valproic acid. and the subsequent appearance of scaling may also be noted.
Erythema multiforme
Maculopapular drug eruptions usually fade with desquamation and,
Erythema multiforme is a relatively common, acute, self-limited, inflamma- occasionally, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, in about 2 weeks. They
tory reaction pattern that is often associated with a preceding herpes invariably recur on rechallenge.
simplex or mycoplasma infection. Other causes are associated with Exanthems often have a sudden onset during the first 2 weeks of
connective tissue disease, physical agents, X-ray therapy, pregnancy and administration, except in cases of semisynthetic penicillin administration,
internal malignancies, to mention a few. In 50% of the cases, no cause can be when the exanthems frequently develop after the first 2 weeks following the
found. In a recent prospective study of erythema multiforme, only 10% initial dose.
were drug related.
The eruption rapidly occurs over a period of 12 to 24 hours. In about half The drugs most commonly associated with exanthems are: amoxicillin,
the cases there are prodromal symptoms of an upper respiratory infection ampicillin, bleomycin, captopril, carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, co-trimox-
accompanied by fever, malaise, and varying degrees of muscular and joint azole, gold, nalidixic acid, naproxen, phenytoin, penicillamine, and piroxicam.
pains.
Clinically, bluish-red, well-demarcated, macular, papular, or urticarial
lesions, as well as the classical ‘iris’ or ‘target lesions’, sometimes with central
vesicles, bullae, or purpura, are distributed preferentially over the distal
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needles’ or of a limb being ‘asleep’. It is a symptom of partial damage to a Patients with a true photoallergy (the interaction of drug, light and the
peripheral nerve, as occurs from a head or spinal injury, lack of blood supply immune system), a less common form of drug-induced photosensitivity, are
to a nerve, or in many cases medications. often sensitive to UVB radiation, the so-called ‘burning rays’ at 290–320 nm.
Paresthesias can affect various parts of the body; hands, fingers, and feet Photoallergic reactions, unlike phototoxic responses, represent an immu-
are common sites but all areas are possibilities. nologic change and require a latent period of from 24 to 48 hours during
Scores of generic drugs have been reported to occasion paresthesias which sensitization occurs. They are not dose-related.
including alprazolam, allopurinol, buspirone, celecoxib, ciprofloxacin, If the photosensitizer acts internally, it is a photodrug reaction; if it acts
cyclosporine, enalapril, glipizine and many others. externally, it is photocontact dermatitis.
Drugs that are likely to cause phototoxic reactions are: amiodarone,
Pemphigus vulgaris nalidixic acid, various NSAIDs, phenothiazines (especially chlorpromazine),
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare, serious, acute or chronic, blistering disease and tetracyclines (particularly demeclocycline).
involving the skin and mucous membranes. Photoallergic reactions may occur as a result of exposure to systemically-
Characterized by thin-walled, easily ruptured, flaccid bullae that are seen administered drugs such as griseofulvin, NSAIDs, phenothiazines, quinidine,
to arise on normal or erythematous skin and over mucous membranes, the sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, and thiazide diuretics as well as to external
lesions of PV appear initially in the mouth (in about 60% of the cases) and agents such as para-aminobenzoic acid (found in sunscreens), bithionol (used
then spread, after weeks or months, to involve the axillae and groin, scalp, in soaps and cosmetics), paraphenylenediamine, and others.
face and neck. The lesions may become generalized.
Because of their fragile roofs, the bullae rupture leaving painful erosions Pigmentation
and crusts may develop principally over the scalp. Drug-induced pigmentation on the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes
is a result of either melanin synthesis, increased lipofuscin synthesis, or post-
Peyronie’s disease inflammatory pigmentation.
First described in 1743 by the French surgeon, François de la Peyronie, Color changes, which can be localized or widespread, can also be a result
Peyronie’s disease is a rare, benign connective tissue disorder involving the of a deposition of bile pigments (jaundice), exogenous metal compounds, and
growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis. Beginning as a direct deposition of elements such as carotene or quinacrine.
localized inflammation, it often develops into a hardened scar. Affecting as Post-inflammatory pigmentation can follow a variety of drug-induced
many as 1% of men, it may cause deformity, pain, cord-like lesions, or inflammatory cutaneous reactions; fixed eruptions are known to leave a
abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. residual pigmentation that can persist for months.
It has been associated with several drugs, including all the adrenergic The following is a partial list of those drugs that can cause various
blocking agents (beta-blockers), methotrexate, colchicine and others. pigmentary changes: anticonvulsants, antimalarials, cytostatics, hormones,
metals, tetracyclines, phenothiazine tranquilizers, psoralens and amiodarone.
Photosensitivity
Pityriasis rosea-like eruption
A photosensitive reaction is a chemically induced change in the skin that
makes an individual unusually sensitive to electromagnetic radiation (light). Pityriasis rosea, commonly mistaken for ringworm, is a unique disorder that
On absorbing light of a specific wavelength, an oral, injected or topical drug usually begins as a single, large, round or oval pinkish patch known as the
may be chemically altered to produce a reaction ranging from macules and ‘mother’ or ‘herald’ patch. The most common sites for this solitary lesion
papules, vesicles and bullae, edema, urticaria, or an acute eczematous are the chest, the back, or the abdomen. This is followed in about 2 weeks
reaction. by a blossoming of small, flat, round or oval, scaly patches of similar color,
Any eruption that is prominent on the face, the dorsa of the hands, the ‘V’ each with a central collarette scale, usually distributed in a Christmas tree
of the neck, and the presternal area should suggest an adverse reaction to pattern over the trunk and, to a lesser degree, the extremities. This eruption
light. The distribution is the key to the diagnosis. seldom itches and usually limits itself to areas from the neck to the knees.
Initially the eruption, which consists of erythema, edema, blisters, While the etiology of idiopathic pityriasis rosea is unknown, various
weeping and desquamation, involves the forehead, rims of the ears, the medications have been reported to give rise to this disorder. These include:
nose, the malar eminences and cheeks, the sides and back of the neck, the barbiturates, beta-blockers, bismuth, captopril, clonidine, gold, griseofulvin,
extensor surfaces of the forearms and the dorsa of the hands. These isotretinoin, labetalol, meprobamate, metronidazole, penicillin, and
reactions commonly spare the shaded areas: those under the chin, under the tripelennamine.
nose, behind the ears and inside the fold of the upper eyelids. There is In drug-induced pityriasis rosea, the ‘herald patch’ is usually absent, and
usually a sharp cut-off at the site of jewelry and at clothing margins. All light- the eruption will often not follow the classic pattern.
exposed areas need not be affected equally.
There are two main types of photosensitive reactions: the phototoxic and Pruritus
the photoallergic reaction. Generalized itching, without any visible signs, is one of the least common
Phototoxic reactions, the most common type of drug-induced photo- adverse reactions to drugs. More frequently than not, drug-induced itching –
sensitivity, resemble an exaggerated sunburn and occur within 5 to 20 hours moderate or severe – is fairly generalized.
after the skin has been exposed to a photosensitizing substance and light of For most drugs it is not known in what way they elicit pruritus; some
the proper wavelength and intensity. It is not a form of allergy – prior drugs can cause itching directly or indirectly through cholestasis. Pruritus
sensitization is not required – and, theoretically, could occur in anyone given may develop by different pathogenetic mechanisms: allergic, pseudoallergic
enough drug and light. Phototoxic reactions are dose-dependent both for (histamine release), neurogenic, by vasodilatation, cholestatic effect, and
drug and sunlight. Patients with phototoxicity reactions are commonly others.
sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA radiation), the so-called ‘tanning rays’ at 320– A partial list of those drugs that can cause pruritus are as follows: aspirin,
400 nm. Phototoxic reactions may cause onycholysis, as the nailbed is NSAIDs, penicillins, sulfonamides, chloroquine, ACE-inhibitors, amiodarone,
particularly susceptible because of its lack of melanin protection. nicotinic acid derivatives, lithium, bleomycin, tamoxifen, interferons, gold,
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bacterial or viral infection and can develop after radiation therapy or with a variety of small, palpable purpuric lesions most frequently distributed
vaccinations. over the lower extremities: urticaria-like lesions, small ulcerations, and
In the drug-induced form of TEN, a morbilliform eruption accompanied occasional hemorrhagic vesicles and pustules. The basic process involves an
by large red, tender areas of the skin will develop shortly after the drug has immunologically mediated response to antigens that result in vessel wall
been administered. This progresses rapidly to blistering, and a widespread damage.
exfoliation of the epidermis develops dramatically over a very short period Beginning as small macules and papules, they ultimately eventuate into
accompanied by high fever. The hairy parts of the body are usually spared. purpuric lesions and, in the more severe cases, into hemorrhagic blisters and
The mucous membranes and eyes are often involved. frank ulcerations. A polymorphonuclear infiltrate and fibrinoid changes in the
The clinical picture resembles an extensive second-degree burn; the small dermal vessels characterize the vasculitic reaction.
patient is acutely ill. Fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea and angina are prodromal Drugs that are commonly associated with vasculitis are: ACE-inhibitors,
symptoms. In a few hours the condition becomes grave. amiodarone, ampicillin, cimetidine, coumadin, furosemide, hydantoins,
TEN is a medical emergency and unless the offending agent is hydralazine, NSAIDs, pyrazolons, quinidine, sulfonamides, thiazides, and
discontinued immediately, the outcome may be fatal in the course of a thiouracils.
few days.
Drugs that are the most common cause of TEN are: allopurinol, Vertigo
ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbamazepine, NSAIDs, phenobarbital, pentamidine, Vertigo, a specific type of dizziness, is a feeling of unsteadiness. It is the
phenytoin (diphenylhydantoin), pyrazolons, and sulfonamides. sensation of spinning or swaying while actually remaining stationary with
respect to the surroundings. It is a result of either motion sickness, a viral
Urticaria infection of the organs of balance, low blood sugar, or medications. It is a
Urticaria induced by drugs is, after exanthems, the second most common symptom of multiple sclerosis, carbon monoxide poisoning, and Ménière’s
type of drug reaction. Urticaria, or hives, is a vascular reaction of the skin disease.
characterized by pruritic, erythematous wheals. These welts – or wheals – Vertigo is one of the most common health problems in adults. According
caused by localized edema, can vary in size from one millimeter in diameter to the National Institutes of Health, about 40% of people in the United
to large palm-sized swellings, favor the covered areas (trunk, buttocks, States experience vertigo at least once during their lifetime. Prevalence is
chest), and are, more often than not, generalized. Urticaria usually develops higher in women and increases with age.
within 36 hours following the administration of the responsible drug. Classes of drugs that have been reported to trigger vertigo include,
Individual lesions rarely persist for more than 24 hours. aminoglycoside antibiotics, antihypertensives, diuretics, vasodilators, phe-
Urticaria may be the only symptom of drug sensitivity, or it may be a nothiazines, tranquilizers, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, hypnotics,
concomitant or followed by the manifestations of serum sickness. Urticaria analgesics, alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco.
may be accompanied by angioedema of the lips or eyelids. It may, on rare
occasions, progress to anaphylactoid reactions or to anaphylaxis. Xerostomia
The following are the most common causes of drug-induced urticaria: Xerostomia is a dryness of the oral cavity that makes speaking, chewing and
antibiotics, notably penicillin (more commonly following parenteral admin- swallowing difficult. Some people also experience changes in taste and
istration than by ingestion), barbiturates, captopril, levamisole, NSAIDs, salivary gland enlargement. Lack of saliva may predispose one to oral
quinine, rifampin, sulfonamides, thiopental, and vancomycin. infection, such as candidiasis, and increase the risk of dental caries.
Resulting from a partial or complete absence of saliva production,
Vasculitis xerostomia can be caused by more than 400 generic drugs.
Drug-induced cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis, a clinicopathologic process
characterized by inflammation and necrosis of blood vessels, often presents
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ACE INHIBITORS
B C E F L P Q R T Z =
SKIN
B Benazepril; C Captopril; E Enalapril; F Fosinopril; L Lisinopril; P Perindopril; Q Quinapril; R Ramipril; T Trandolapril; Z Zofenopril
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B C E F L P Q R T Z =
HAIR
MUCOSAL
Glossitis [3] •
Sialorrhea [1] •
Xerostomia [1] • • • • • • • ü
B Benazepril; C Captopril; E Enalapril; F Fosinopril; L Lisinopril; P Perindopril; Q Quinapril; R Ramipril; T Trandolapril; Z Zofenopril
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ANTIARRHYTHMICS
A Di Dr F I L Pn Pf Pr Q S =
SKIN
Exanthems [5] [1] [1] [1] [2] [5] [1] [4] [6] ü
(<5%) (8%) (17%)
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A Di Dr F I L Pn Pf Pr Q S =
Raynaud’s [3] • ?
phenomenon (59%)
HAIR
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ANTIBIOTICS, MACROLIDE
A C E =
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ANTICONVULSANTS
B C G La Le O Phb Phy Ti To V Z =
SKIN
Eczema [2] • • • •
Exanthems [36] [2] [19] [1] [4] [13] [22] • [1] [3] • ü
(17%) (20%) (70%) (71%) (14%)
Furunculosis • (<5%)
Hyperhidrosis [1] •
B Brivaracetam; C Carbamazepine; G Gabapentin; La Lamotrigine; Le Levetiracetam; O Oxcarbazepine; Phb Phenobarbital; Phy Phenytoin;
Ti Tiagabine; To Topiramate; V Valproic Acid; Z Zonisamide
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B C G La Le O Phb Phy Ti To V Z =
Hypersensitivity • [71] [1] [29] [1] [6] [12] [47] [5] [4] ü
(<10%) (23%)
Neoplasms [1] •
Pruritus [7] [1] [3] [1] [1] [5] • [3] [1] [1] ü
(2–6%)
Rash [31] [2] [54] [5] [11] [4] [13] [2] [3] [7] [6] ü
(12%) (12– (9%) (17%) (5%) (6%) (7%)
22%)
Stevens-Johnson [103] [2] [53] [4] [11] [23] [60] [12] [3] ü
syndrome (68%) (30%) (29%) (68%)
Toxic epidermal [93] [54] [2] [4] [28] [66] [9] [1] ü
necrolysis (68%) (13%) (29%) (68%)
B Brivaracetam; C Carbamazepine; G Gabapentin; La Lamotrigine; Le Levetiracetam; O Oxcarbazepine; Phb Phenobarbital; Phy Phenytoin;
Ti Tiagabine; To Topiramate; V Valproic Acid; Z Zonisamide
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B C G La Le O Phb Phy Ti To V Z =
Vesiculobullous • •
eruption
HAIR
NAILS
MUCOSAL
Epistaxis • •
Gingivitis • • • • • • ü
Glossitis • (<5%) •
Halitosis • [1]
Sialorrhea • [1]
(4–5%)
Stomatitis • • • (<5%) •
Ulcerative stomatitis • •
B Brivaracetam; C Carbamazepine; G Gabapentin; La Lamotrigine; Le Levetiracetam; O Oxcarbazepine; Phb Phenobarbital; Phy Phenytoin;
Ti Tiagabine; To Topiramate; V Valproic Acid; Z Zonisamide
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CLASS REACTIONS ANTIDEPRESSANTS, TRICYCLIC
ANTIDEPRESSANTS, TRICYCLIC
Ami Amo C I N T =
SKIN
MUCOSAL
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ANTIHISTAMINES (HI)
Ce Chl Des Dy Fex H Lev Lor O P =
SKIN
Alopecia • •
MUCOSAL
Ce Cetirizine; Chl Chlorpheniramine; Des Desloratadine; Dy Diphenhydramine; Fex Fexofenadine; H Hydroxyzine; Lev Levocetirizine;
Lor Loratadine; O Olopatadine; P Promethazine
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CLASS REACTIONS ANTIMALARIALS
ANTIMALARIALS
Amo A/L Art A/P C H M P Quc Qud Qun S T =
SKIN
Exanthems [1] [3] [4] [1] [3] [3] [6] [3] [1] ü
(<5%) (<5%) (30%) (80%) (17%) (<5%)
Exfoliative dermatitis [4] [3] [1] [2] [3] [5] [2] [3] ü
(8%)
Amo Amodiaquine; A/L Artemether/Lumefantrine; Art Artesunate; A/P Atovaquone/Proguanil; C Chloroquine; H Hydroxychloroquine; M Mefloquine;
P Pyrimethamine; Quc Quinacrine; Qud Quinidine; Qun Quinine; S Sulfadoxine; T Tafenoquine
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Pruritus [4] [2] [4] (<10%) [36] [13] [2] [2] • [3] [1] [2] ü
(47%) (47%) (4–
10%)
Urticaria [1] [2] [1] [1] [4] [2] [1] [1] [1] [2] ü
Vasculitis [1] [3] [5] [5]
HAIR
NAILS
MUCOSAL
Glossitis • •
Amo Amodiaquine; A/L Artemether/Lumefantrine; Art Artesunate; A/P Atovaquone/Proguanil; C Chloroquine; H Hydroxychloroquine; M Mefloquine;
P Pyrimethamine; Quc Quinacrine; Qud Quinidine; Qun Quinine; S Sulfadoxine; T Tafenoquine
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CLASS REACTIONS ANTIPSYCHOTICS
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Ap As Chl Clo H Lo Lu O Pal Per Q R Z =
SKIN
Candidiasis • •
Ecchymoses • •
Exfoliative dermatitis • •
Furunculosis • •
Hyperhidrosis [1] •
Psoriasis [3] •
Ap Aripiprazole; As Asenapine; Chl Chlorpromazine; Clo Clozapine; H Haloperidol; Lo Loxapine; Lu Lurasidone; O Olanzapine; Pal Paliperidone;
Per Perphenazine; Q Quetiapine; R Risperidone; Z Ziprasidone
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Seborrhea [1] • •
Ulcerations • •
Vesiculobullous • •
eruption
Xerosis • • •
HAIR
NAILS
MUCOSAL
Glossitis • •
Glossodynia [1] •
Oral ulceration • •
Stomatitis • • •
Tongue edema • • • • •
Tongue pigmentation • •
Xerostomia [7] [1] [1] [3] [4] • [11] [1] [22] [7] [1] ü
(15%) (<10%) (6%) (21%) (19%) (31%) (18%) (<5%)
Ap Aripiprazole; As Asenapine; Chl Chlorpromazine; Clo Clozapine; H Haloperidol; Lo Loxapine; Lu Lurasidone; O Olanzapine; Pal Paliperidone;
Per Perphenazine; Q Quetiapine; R Risperidone; Z Ziprasidone
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CLASS REACTIONS ANTIRETROVIRALS
ANTIRETROVIRALS
Amp Ata C Ef Em H I L R =
SKIN
Eczema • •
Flushing • • (13%)
Folliculitis • • •
Psoriasis [1] •
Seborrhea • •
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Amp Ata C Ef Em H I L R =
HAIR
MUCOSAL
Gingivitis • •
Xerostomia • • •
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CLASS REACTIONS BENZODIAZEPINES
BENZODIAZEPINES
A Cln Clo D L M O =
SKIN
MUCOSAL
Sialopenia (33%) • • • • ü
Sialorrhea • (<10%) (<10%) [1] • (<10%) ü
Xerostomia [6] [1] • [1] • • ü
(15%)
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BETA BLOCKERS
A B C N P S =
SKIN
Photosensitivity [1] •
HAIR
Xerostomia • [1] • ü
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CLASS REACTIONS BIOLOGICS
BIOLOGICS
Ald Alm Be Bo C D E G Ib In Ip L P R =
SKIN
Acneform eruption [6] [66] [2] [29] [34] [3] • [1] [1] [18] ü
(83%) (97%) (<10%) (73– (66– (81%)
80%) 85%)
Dermatitis [2] [1] [1] [4] [1] [4] [1] [14] [1] [2] ü
(80%) (<10%) (30%) (6%) (12%)
Edema [3] [1] (23%) [6] [1] [36] [2] [1] [1] [1] ü
(47%) (15%) (38%) (80%) (15%) (10%) (15%)
Erythema [5] [1] [1] [2] [3] [2] (18%) [1] [5] [2] [5] (5%) [5] [2] üü
(41%) (14%) (<10%) (65%) (16%)
Ald Aldesleukin; Alm Alemtuzumab; Be Bevacizumab; Bo Bortezomib; C Cetuximab; D Dasatinib; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; Ib Imatinib; In Interferon
Alfa; Ip Ipilimumab; L Lenalidomide; P Panitumumab; R Rituximab
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Ald Alm Be Bo C D E G Ib In Ip L P R =
Exanthems [5] [1] [1] [5] [3] [3] [9] [3] [6] [3] [1] ü
(16%) (8%) (21%) (20%) (16%)
Hand–foot [13] [5] [1] [3] [2] [3] [1] [1] [3] ü
syndrome (57%) (6%) (30– (10%) (23%)
60%)
Malignant • [1]
lymphoma
Ald Aldesleukin; Alm Alemtuzumab; Be Bevacizumab; Bo Bortezomib; C Cetuximab; D Dasatinib; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; Ib Imatinib; In Interferon
Alfa; Ip Ipilimumab; L Lenalidomide; P Panitumumab; R Rituximab
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Ald Alm Be Bo C D E G Ib In Ip L P R =
Peripheral edema (28%) (13%) [1] [5] [1] [3] [1] [5] [5] [1] [1] ü
(8%) (83%) (40%) (44%) (22%) (75%) (83%) (12%) (14%)
Petechiae • [1]
(<10%)
Pigmentation [1] [1] [1] [1] [14] [3] [1] [2] [1] ü
(16%) (60%) (21%) (23%) (16%)
Pruritus [7] (14– [1] [1] [9] [4] [9] [6] [3] [4] [22] [3] [10] [8] üü
(24%) 24%) (91%) (11%) (40%) (14%) (21%) (61%) (10%) (30%) (65%) (42%) (91%) (14%)
Purpura [1] (8%) [1] [2] [3] [1] [1] [2] [1] [1] ü
Pustules [1] [1] [1]
Rash [2] [5] [17] [11] [52] [10] [116] [67] [26] [5] [29] [18] [33] [12] üü
(42%) (13– (91%) (67%) (89%) (34%) (80%) (66– (69%) (11%) (83%) (36%) (91%) (58%)
40%) 85%)
Ald Aldesleukin; Alm Alemtuzumab; Be Bevacizumab; Bo Bortezomib; C Cetuximab; D Dasatinib; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; Ib Imatinib; In Interferon
Alfa; Ip Ipilimumab; L Lenalidomide; P Panitumumab; R Rituximab
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Ald Alm Be Bo C D E G Ib In Ip L P R =
Toxic epidermal [2] [1] [4] [2] [2] [3] [1] [4] ü
necrolysis
Toxicity [6] [1] [9] [4] [20] [8] [10] [10] [9] [4] [4] [6] [26] [3] üü
(16%) (38%) (63%) (36%) (84%) (68%) (30– (35%) (75%) (95%) (12%)
44%)
Vasculitis [1] [1] [1] [4] [1] [1] [2] [7] [3] [4] ü
Vitiligo [3] [9] [3]
Xerosis (15%) [1] [1] [15] [1] [13] [13] [2] [1] [1] [2] [12] ü
(16%) (49%) (<10%) (56%) (53%) (<10%) (13%) (16%) (62%)
HAIR
Alopecia [2] [5] (5%) [3] [10] [6] [2] [16] [3] [3] [1] ü
(10%) (43%) (<10%) (14%) (10– (48%) (19%) (54%)
15%)
NAILS
Ald Aldesleukin; Alm Alemtuzumab; Be Bevacizumab; Bo Bortezomib; C Cetuximab; D Dasatinib; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; Ib Imatinib; In Interferon
Alfa; Ip Ipilimumab; L Lenalidomide; P Panitumumab; R Rituximab
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CLASS REACTIONS BIOLOGICS
Ald Alm Be Bo C D E G Ib In Ip L P R =
MUCOSAL
Mucositis [13] [2] [10] [1] [10] [4] [2] [1] [4] ü
(75%) (45%) (16%) (21%) (6– (15%) (75%)
17%)
Stomatitis [1] [1] [8] [1] [4] [1] [12] [8] [1] [4] [2] ü
(22%) (14%) (75%) (43%) (25%) (26%) (6– (30%) (100%) (69%)
17%)
Ald Aldesleukin; Alm Alemtuzumab; Be Bevacizumab; Bo Bortezomib; C Cetuximab; D Dasatinib; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; Ib Imatinib; In Interferon
Alfa; Ip Ipilimumab; L Lenalidomide; P Panitumumab; R Rituximab
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BISPHOSPHONATES CLASS REACTIONS
BISPHOSPHONATES
A E I P R Z =
SKIN
Angioedema [2] • • ü
Candidiasis (6%) (12%)
Edema • [3]
HAIR
MUCOSAL
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CLASS REACTIONS CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS
SKIN
Petechiae [1] • •
A Amlodipine; D Diltiazem; F Felodipine; I Isradipine; Nic Nicardipine; Nif Nifedipine; Nis Nisoldipine; V Verapamil
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Ulcerations [1] •
HAIR
NAILS
MUCOSAL
A Amlodipine; D Diltiazem; F Felodipine; I Isradipine; Nic Nicardipine; Nif Nifedipine; Nis Nisoldipine; V Verapamil
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CLASS REACTIONS CEPHALOSPORINS
CEPHALOSPORINS
Cclor Cdxl Cnir Cpm Cixm Ctxm Ctan CF Czim Cple Caxn Coxm =
SKIN
Hypersensitivity [2] [1] [2] [1] [2] [1] [1] [4] [4] ü
Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction [1] [1]
Pruritus [4] [1] • [3] [1] [3] • [7] [3] [1] [2] • üü
(9%)
Rash [2] • • [12] [2] [3] [2] [9] [5] [1] [5] [1] üü
(12%) (51%) (10%)
MUCOSAL
Cclor Cefaclor; Cdxl Cefadroxil; Cnir Cefdinir; Cpm Cefepime; Cixm Cefixime; Ctxm Cefotaxime; Ctan Cefotetan; CF Ceftaroline Fosamil;
Czim Ceftazidime; Cple Ceftobiprole; Caxn Ceftriaxone; Coxm Cefuroxime
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DMARDS CLASS REACTIONS
SKIN
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Ab Ad Az Ce Cy E G H I M P R S =
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Ab Ad Az Ce Cy E G H I M P R S =
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CLASS REACTIONS DMARDS
Ab Ad Az Ce Cy E G H I M P R S =
Psoriasis [13] [40] [6] [2] [20] [2] [14] [57] [1] [4] [4] [1] ü
(19%)
Purpura [4] [5] [1] [1]
Pustules [1] [2] [1] [5] [2]
Pyoderma gangrenosum [1] [1] [1] [1] [3]
Rash [6] [6] [10] [2] [1] [8] [3] [4] [13] [13] [6] [12] [19] üü
(23%) (12%) (<10%) (5%) (7– (15%) (<10%) (25%) (5%) (44– (58%) (6%)
12%) 50%)
Raynaud’s phenomenon [2] [1] [3]
Rosacea [1] [1] [1]
Sarcoidosis [9] [1] [10] [5] [1] [3] [1] ü
Scabies [5] [1] [1]
Scleroderma [1] [1] [7]
Serum sickness • [2] [22] [1] ?
(<20%)
Serum sickness-like • [5] [1] [5]
reaction (<17%)
Sjögren’s syndrome [4] [1]
Skin cancer [1] [1]
Squamous cell carcinoma [5] [5] [11] [12] [4] [1] [1] [2] ü
Stevens-Johnson [2] [1] [1] [1] [4] [6] [9] ü
syndrome
Striae [1] [1]
(9%)
Sweet’s syndrome [12] [1] [1]
Thrombocytopenic [1] [5] [2]
purpura
Tinea [1] [3]
Toxic epidermal [1] [1] [3] [2] [8] [2] [4] [13] ü
necrolysis (<10%)
Toxicity [1] [3] [1] [2] [1] [1] [2] [9] [3] ü
(6%) (75%) (10%) (12%)
Tumors [1] [8] [1] [1] [1]
(14%) (11%)
Ulcerations [1] • [1] [12]
Urticaria [1] [4] [5] • [2] [2] [2] [6] [4] [2] [5] [11] ü
(17%) (44– (8%) (<5%)
50%)
Vasculitis [2] [9] [5] • [3] [23] [1] [1] [18] [9] [7] [4] [4] üü
(13%) (25%) (63%)
Vesiculation [1] [1] [1]
Vitiligo [2] [1] [4]
Xerosis [1] [1] [1]
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Ab Ad Az Ce Cy E G H I M P R S =
HAIR
Alopecia [5] [10] [1] [2] [5] [2] [6] [28] [3] [1] [6] ü
(54%) (20%) (10%)
Alopecia areata [7] [6] [1] [1] [3]
Follicular mucinosis [1] [1]
Hair pigmentation [8] [1]
(<10%)
Hirsutism [10] [2]
NAILS
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CLASS REACTIONS DPP-4 INHIBITORS
DPP-4 INHIBITORS
Alog Lina Saxa Sita =
SKIN
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EGFR INHIBITORS CLASS REACTIONS
EGFR INHIBITORS
C E G L Nec Nil P Sor Sun =
SKIN
Acneform eruption [66] [29] [34] [8] [1] [1] [18] [6] [1] üü
(97%) (73–80%) (66–85%) (90%) (23–43%) (<10%) (81%) (<10%) (<10%)
C Cetuximab; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; L Lapatinib; Nec Necitumumab; Nil Nilotinib; P Panitumumab; Sor Sorafenib; Sun Sunitinib
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Pruritus [9] [9] [6] [6] [2] [16] [10] [10] [3] üü
(40%) (21%) (61%) (33%) (60%) (9–21%) (91%) (21%) (<10%)
Rash [52] [116] [67] [52] [9] [18] [33] [54] [17] üü
(89%) (80%) (66–85%) (55%) (76–81%) (56%) (91%) (30–75%) (14–38%)
Toxicity [20] [10] [10] [14] [2] [8] [26] [19] [24] üü
(63%) (84%) (68%) (46%) (8%) (95%) (75%) (67%)
Xerosis [15] [13] [13] [2] [2] [2] [12] [6] [3] üü
(49%) (56%) (53%) (29%) (67%) (13–17%) (62%) (14%) (17%)
HAIR
NAILS
C Cetuximab; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; L Lapatinib; Nec Necitumumab; Nil Nilotinib; P Panitumumab; Sor Sorafenib; Sun Sunitinib
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MUCOSAL
C Cetuximab; E Erlotinib; G Gefitinib; L Lapatinib; Nec Necitumumab; Nil Nilotinib; P Panitumumab; Sor Sorafenib; Sun Sunitinib
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CLASS REACTIONS FLUOROQUINOLONES
FLUOROQUINOLONES
B C L M N =
SKIN
Edema • [1]
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B C L M N =
MUCOSAL
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CLASS REACTIONS NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (NSAIDS)
SKIN
Anaphylaxis [16] [8] [16] [1] [5] • [4] [3] [1] [2] • • [4] ü
(<10%) (48%) (25%)
Angioedema [64] [9] [2] [1] [1] [8] [2] [1] [1] [3] [5] • [3] • üü
(22%)
Bullous dermatitis [8] [1] [2] [3] [2] [1] • [5] [1] ü
(29%)
Dermatitis [2] [10] [1] [5] [5] [29] (3–9%) [5] [1] ü
Dermatitis [2] [2] [1] [1] [2]
herpetiformis
Erythema multiforme [18] [3] [6] • • [11] [1] [1] [1] [2] [1] [12] [8] ü
(13%)
Exanthems [22] [7] [6] [2] [3] [9] [7] [3] [1] [1] [9] [1] [8] [9] üü
(18%) (49%) (<5%) (11%) (3–9%) (14%) (<5%)
Fixed eruption [44] [2] [4] [2] [2] [15] [3] [1] [26] [15] [5] ü
(18%) (24%)
A Aspirin; C Celecoxib; D Diclofenac; E Etodolac; F Flurbiprofen; Ib Ibuprofen; In Indomethacin; Ktp Ketoprofen; Ktl Ketorolac; Mx Meloxicam;
Np Naproxen; O Oxaprozin; P Piroxicam; S Sulindac
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A C D E F Ib In Ktp Ktl Mx Np O P S =
Peripheral edema [2] [2] [1] [1] [2] • [1] [1] [1] ü
(5%)
Petechiae • •
Pruritus [12] [6] [6] [7] [1] [6] [3] [4] [1] [3] [5] (<10%) [6] [5] üü
(<10%) (<10%) (<5%) (<5%) (<10%) (<10%) (<10%) (17%) (<10%) (<10%)
Purpura [16] [1] [2] [1] [5] [1] [1] • [4] [2] [2] ü
(<10%)
Rash (<10%) [11] [4] [5] • [3] [1] [1] [1] [3] [2] [2] [1] • üü
(40%) (6%) (<10%) (3–9%)
Stevens-Johnson [12] [2] [7] • • [12] • • • [1] [1] [2] [2] [5] üü
syndrome (5%) (17%)
Toxic epidermal [18] [5] [5] • [1] [9] [6] [1] • [1] [5] [4] [12] [13] üü
necrolysis (5%) (6%)
Urticaria [144] [11] [7] • • [10] [7] [6] [1] [4] [6] • [7] [4] üü
(83%) (<5%)
A Aspirin; C Celecoxib; D Diclofenac; E Etodolac; F Flurbiprofen; Ib Ibuprofen; In Indomethacin; Ktp Ketoprofen; Ktl Ketorolac; Mx Meloxicam;
Np Naproxen; O Oxaprozin; P Piroxicam; S Sulindac
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CLASS REACTIONS NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (NSAIDS)
A C D E F Ib In Ktp Ktl Mx Np O P S =
Vasculitis [4] [4] [3] [2] [1] [8] [5] [1] • [9] [3] • ü
Vesiculobullous [2] [1]
eruption
HAIR
MUCOSAL
Glossitis • •
A Aspirin; C Celecoxib; D Diclofenac; E Etodolac; F Flurbiprofen; Ib Ibuprofen; In Indomethacin; Ktp Ketoprofen; Ktl Ketorolac; Mx Meloxicam;
Np Naproxen; O Oxaprozin; P Piroxicam; S Sulindac
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SKIN
Acneform eruption • • • ü
AGEP [1] [2]
Erythema [1]
Exanthems • [1] • ü
Exfoliative dermatitis [1] [1] [3] ü
Facial edema [2] [1] [1] • ü
Fixed eruption [2] [1]
Flushing • [1]
Fungal dermatitis • •
Herpes zoster • •
Psoriasis [1] •
Stevens-Johnson [1] • • ü
syndrome
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D E L O P R =
Gingivitis • •
Glossitis [1] • • ü
Oral candidiasis • [3] • ü
Stomatitis [2] [1] • • ü
Tongue edema • [1]
Xerostomia • • [2] • • ü
(<10%)
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STATINS
A F L Pi Pr R S =
SKIN
Alopecia [1] •
MUCOSAL
Cheilitis • [1]
Stomatitis • [2] ?
(64%)
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TNF INHIBITORS
A C E G I M =
SKIN
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A C E G I M =
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A C E G I M =
HAIR
MUCOSAL
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TYROSINE-KINASE INHIBITORS
Aft Axt Cbo Crz Dsa Erl Gft Imt Lpt Lnv Nlo Nnt Srf Snt Vnd =
SKIN
Acneform eruption [27] [2] [29] [34] [3] [4] [1] [6] [1] [4] ü
(92%) (<10%) (73– (66– (90%) (<10%) (<10%) (<10%) (35%)
80%) 85%)
Erythema [1] (11%) [2] (18%) [1] [5] [1] [2] [4] [6] ü
(<10%) (<10%) (19%) (7%)
Hand–foot [2] [18] [20] [1] [3] [2] [3] [10] [3] [2] [126] [75] [4] ü
syndrome (10%) (64%) (50%) (30– (76%) (47%) (89%) (45– (36%)
60%) 65%)
Aft Afatinib; Axt Axitinib; Cbo Cabozantinib; Crz Crizotinib; Dsa Dasatinib; Erl Erlotinib; Gft Gefitinib; Imt Imatinib; Lpt Lapatinib; Lnv Lenvatinib;
Nlo Nilotinib; Nnt Nintedanib; Srf Sorafenib; Snt Sunitinib; Vnd Vandetanib
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Aft Axt Cbo Crz Dsa Erl Gft Imt Lpt Lnv Nlo Nnt Srf Snt Vnd =
Herpes (<10%) •
Hypersensitivity • [2]
Pruritus [3] [1] [4] [9] [6] [3] [3] [16] [1] [10] [3] [2] ü
(13%) (8%) (14%) (21%) (61%) (10%) (33%) (9– (19%) (21%) (<10%) (11%)
21%)
Rash [52] [3] [1] [4] [10] [116] [67] [26] [26] [1] [18] [4] [54] [17] [34] üü
(92%) (14%) (30%) (16%) (34%) (80%) (66– (69%) (55%) (23%) (56%) (41%) (30– (14– (67%)
85%) 75%) 38%)
Aft Afatinib; Axt Axitinib; Cbo Cabozantinib; Crz Crizotinib; Dsa Dasatinib; Erl Erlotinib; Gft Gefitinib; Imt Imatinib; Lpt Lapatinib; Lnv Lenvatinib;
Nlo Nilotinib; Nnt Nintedanib; Srf Sorafenib; Snt Sunitinib; Vnd Vandetanib
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Aft Axt Cbo Crz Dsa Erl Gft Imt Lpt Lnv Nlo Nnt Srf Snt Vnd =
Toxicity [3] [3] [1] [8] [10] [10] [9] [7] [3] [8] [19] [24] [9] ü
(36%) (84%) (68%) (30– (46%) (75%) (67%) (48–
44%) 50%)
Xerosis [8] (10%) [1] [1] [13] [13] [2] [1] [1] [2] [6] [3] [3] ü
(36%) (23%) (<10%) (56%) (53%) (<10%) (29%) (20%) (13– (14%) (17%) (15%)
17%)
HAIR
Alopecia [1] [2] (16%) [1] [3] [10] [6] [2] [2] (12%) [5] [2] [28] [6] [1] üü
(7%) (6%) (7%) (<10%) (14%) (10– (33%) (<10%) (71%) (67%) (5–
15%) 12%)
NAILS
Aft Afatinib; Axt Axitinib; Cbo Cabozantinib; Crz Crizotinib; Dsa Dasatinib; Erl Erlotinib; Gft Gefitinib; Imt Imatinib; Lpt Lapatinib; Lnv Lenvatinib;
Nlo Nilotinib; Nnt Nintedanib; Srf Sorafenib; Snt Sunitinib; Vnd Vandetanib
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Aft Axt Cbo Crz Dsa Erl Gft Imt Lpt Lnv Nlo Nnt Srf Snt Vnd =
MUCOSAL
Mucositis [10] [1] [1] [1] [10] [4] [2] [2] [13] [19] [2] ü
(50– (30%) (16%) (21%) (6– (15%) (11– (28%) (~60%) (14%)
90%) 17%) 35%)
Rhinorrhea (11%) •
Stomatitis [21] [1] [1] [1] [1] [12] [8] [1] [3] • [1] [13] [19] [2] ü
(50– (15%) (51%) (11%) (26%) (6– (41%) (47%) (28%) (60%) (33%)
90%) 17%)
Aft Afatinib; Axt Axitinib; Cbo Cabozantinib; Crz Crizotinib; Dsa Dasatinib; Erl Erlotinib; Gft Gefitinib; Imt Imatinib; Lpt Lapatinib; Lnv Lenvatinib;
Nlo Nilotinib; Nnt Nintedanib; Srf Sorafenib; Snt Sunitinib; Vnd Vandetanib
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1
Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Canada
2
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto,
ON, Canada
3
The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute of Technology, Israel
4
Department of Dermatology, Emek Medical Centre, Israel
ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Dapsone
ANTIBIOTICS, SULFONAMIDES
Sulfamethoxazole
ANTICONVULSANTS
Carbamazepine
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[9,12,13,17,20
–28]
Lamotrigine
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Oxcarbazepine
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Zonisamide
ANTIRETROVIRALS
Nevirapine
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Abacavir
Acetazolamide
Methazolamide
Sulfasalazine
Isoxicam, Piroxicam
Oxicams
Allopurinol
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A – Sensitivities, specificities, PPVs, and NPVs include or are based on data from studies which analyzed multiple cutaneous
reactions (e.g. SJS/TEN, DRESS, MPE, EM, etc.) as a group. If data does not have a range, it is derived from a single study and
should be considered as an estimate.
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B – Sensitivities, specificities, PPVs, and NPVs include or are based on on data from studies which analyzed multiple ethnicities
(e.g. Chinese (Han), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Caucasian/European, etc.) as a group. If data does not have a range, it is derived
from a single study and should be considered as an estimate.
DRESS, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; EM, erythema multiforme; FDE, fixed drug eruption; HSS,
hypersensitivity syndrome; MPE, maculopapular exanthema; NPV, negative predictive value; PPV, positive predictive value;
SJS/TEN, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis
The category DRESS includes drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) and hypersensitivity syndrome (HSS), exclud-
ing abacavir HSS.
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Table 2 – Recommendations from various sources regarding genetic screening to prevent cutaneous adverse
drug reactions
Felix L. Chan1, Neil H. Shear2, Roni P. Dodiuk-Gad2,3,4
1
Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Canada
2
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto,
ON, Canada
3
The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute of Technology, Israel
4
Department of Dermatology, Emek Medical Centre, Israel
ANTICONVULSANTS
Carbamazepine
HLA-A*31:01 Canadian Pharmacogenomics Network Genotype patients of all ancestries prior to prescribing carbamazepine. Use [1]
for Drug Safety (2014) alternative medications if HLA-A*31:01-positive, accounting for cross-
reactivities.
HLA-B*15:02 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Genotype patients of Asian descent prior to prescribing carbamazepine. [3,4]
(2007) HLA-B*15:02-positive patients should not be treated with carbamazepine or
anticonvulsants associated with SJS/TEN unless the expected benefit
outweighs risks.
Hong Kong (2008) Genotyping prior to prescribing carbamazepine was implemented as a [6,7]
system-wide mandatory policy in 2008. Carbamazepine is to be prescribed
only for HLA-B*15:02-negative patients.
UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Genotype patients of Han Chinese, Hong Kong Chinese, or Thai ethnic origin [8]
Regulatory Agency (2008) prior to prescribing carbamazepine. HLA-B*15:02-positive patients should
not be prescribed carbamazepine unless benefits clearly outweigh risks.
Taiwan National Health Insurance Since 2010, national health insurance covers expense of genotyping for HLA- [9]
(2010) B*15:02 in patients initiating carbamazepine.
Singapore Health Sciences Authority Genotyping prior to prescribing carbamazepine is considered the standard of [10,11]
(2013) care. Avoid use of carbamazepine in carriers of HLA-B*15:02. A 75% subsidy
for genotype testing is provided for low-income patients.
Canadian Pharmacogenomics Network Genotype patients from ethnic populations where HLA-B*15:02 is prevalent [1]
for Drug Safety (2014) (e.g. Chinese, Thai, Indian, Malay, Filipino, Indonesian) prior to prescribing
carbamazepine. Use alternative medications if HLA-B*15:02 positive,
accounting for cross-reactivities.
Thailand (2014) Since 2014, genotyping for HLA-B*15:02 covered under national universal [13]
healthcare system.
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin
CYP2C9*3 Clinical Pharmacogenetics Consider dose reduction and adjustment of maintenance doses of phenytoin [14]
Implementation Consortium (2014) according to therapeutic drug monitoring for CY2C9*2 and CYP2C9*3-
positive patients.
HLA-B*15:02 Singapore Health Sciences Authority Avoid prescribing if patient is HLA-B*15:02-positive. [10]
(2013)
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Abacavir
HLA-B*57:01 U.S. Food and Drug Administration All patients should be screened for HLA-B*57:01 prior to initiating abacavir. [15]
(2008) Avoid use of abacavir in HLA-B*57:01-positive patients.
European Medicines Agency (2009) Genotype patients irrespective of ethnic origin prior to initiating abacavir. [16]
Avoid use of abacavir in HLA-B*57:01-positive patients.
Clinical Pharmacogenetics Genotype all abacavir-naive patients before initiating abacavir. Avoid use of [17]
Implementation Consortium (2012) abacavir if patient is HLA-B*57:01-positive or has signs/symptoms of
hypersensitivity.
Allopurinol
2012 American College of Consider genotyping subpopulations at higher risk for severe AHS (e.g. [20]
Rheumatology Guidelines for Koreans with stage 3 or worse CKD, and all Han Chinese and Thai patients)
Management of Gout (2012) prior to prescribing allopurinol.
Taiwan Department of Health (2012) Genotype for HLA-B*58:01 prior to use of allopurinol. [19]
Singapore Health Sciences Authority Consider genotyping patients with pre-existing risk factors for allopurinol- [21]
(2016) induced SCAR such as renal impairment.
Hong Kong Department of Health Consider genotyping patients with pre-existing risk factors for allopurinol- [22]
Drug Office (2016) induced SCAR such as renal impairment.
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