Raloxifene is given for
treat post-menopausal osteoporosis
Side effects of Raloxifene
leg cramps, hot flashes
Bisphosphonates (Alendronate) is give for
post-menopausal osteoporosis
Side effects of bisphosphonates
anorexia, weight loss, gastritis
when do you take bisphosphonates?
30 min before meals or meds with a full glass of water
Dexamethasone side effects
- sodium retention
- GI irritation
- Edema
- HF
- HTN
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Pancreatitis
- a variety of dermatologic reactions
Steroids cause (hypo/hyperglycemia)
Hyperglycemia
steroids cause (hypo/hyperkalemia)
Hypokalemia
steroids cause (hypo/hypercalcemia)
Hypocalcemia
drug class of doxycycline
Tetracycline
side effects of doxycycline
- photosensitivity
- GI upset
- diarrhea
- renal, hepatic, hematological abnormalities
- dental discoloration
What does doxycycline treat?
syphilis, chlamydia, chronic peritonitis, acne, anthrax, malaria, gonorrhea
What are tetracyclines?
antibiotics
do you eat milk and milk products with doxycycline?
no causes GI upset
what do you take to wash down doxycycline?
water
what do alpha-adrenergic blockers treat?
hypertension