When taking Sudafed ,which is an decongestant, is taken along side of MAO inhibitors the side effects of both of the medications can become even more dangerous. The common side effects from taking sudafed are Nervousness, restlessness, and trouble sleeping. These side effects are basic side effects that almost everyone gets after taking Sudafed. The more less common effects are fast or pounding heart, sweating, headache, dizziness or lightheadedness (Drugs.com). These side effects are hardly ever seen, but there is also rare side effects and also side effects from overdose side effects. Those side effects are typically caused when medications that are not supposed to be taken together are taken together, or high amounts of the medicine have been taken. Symptoms that have been seen from the combination of medications such as Sudafed and MAO inhibitors are Heart palpitations and Arrhythmia. …show more content…
The electrical impulses may happen too fast, too slowly, or erratically - causing the heart to beat too fast, too slowly, or erratically (Heart.org). This side effect can be bad for a person because "when the heart doesn't beat properly, it can't pump blood effectively. When the heart doesn't pump blood effectively, the lungs, brain and all other organs can´t work properly and may shut down or be damaged."(Heart.org) “Heart palpitations are the feelings of having rapid, fluttering or pounding heart. Heart palpitations can be triggered by stress, exercise, medication or ,rarely, a medical condition. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they're usually harmless. In rare cases, heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more serious heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), that may require treatment.”(Heart Palpitations Mayo
Nyquil has many side effects when miss used or when recommended dosage is exceeded. The consumer is not to use this product with any other products containing acetaminophen. Nervousness, dizziness, and sleeplessness are all side effects of this product. It causes drowsiness and can cause excitability in children. This is not to be taken if you have heart disease, asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, breathing problems, excessive phlegm (mucus), chronic bronchitis, persistent or chronic cough, cough associated with smoking, and difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland. Nyquil is also not to be taken if you consume more then 3 alcoholic drinks every day. Acetaminophen may cause serious liver damage.
Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic belonging to the chemical class of benzisoxazole derivatives. The chemical designation is 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one. Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia,bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone is rapidly and well absorbed after oral administration and has high bioavailability.Metabolism is catalyzed by the liver cytochrome P450 (CYP) system, particularly by CYP2D6 and CYP3A4.9-OHrisperidone has a similar pharmacologic profile and potency as risperidone11;
...n also occur. This can occur due to increased serotonin at the synaptic levels which causes inhibition of the release of dopamine through specific presynaptic serotonin receptor subtypes. Another typical side-effect includes bleeding such as brusing, epistaxis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. SSRIs inhibit platelet functions and this could lengthen the time and risk of bleeding. When serotonin receptors are hyperstimulated, a condition called serotonin syndrome can occur. This syndrome brings about nausea, diarrhea, restlessness, delirium, extreme agitation, seizure, hyperreflexia, and many other symptoms. This syndrome can occur if SSRIs are taken together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (a member of a different class of antidepressants).
Menopause naturally occurs in women at a median age of 51 years old due to deficiencies in hormones from ovarian loss of function.1 Some of the most common symptoms of menopause are vasomotor hot flashes and night sweats. The goal of therapy is symptom and quality of life improvement while minimizing side effects. As long as no contraindications are present, the recommended treatment for menopausal vasomotor hot flashes is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).1,2,3 Customized to patient’s symptoms, history of risk factors, and preferences, HRT may increase quality of life.2 However, there are some serious contraindications, possible increased risk for venous thromboembolism and breast cancer, and unclear risk areas concerning HRT along with public skepticism.1,3 Escitalopram(Lexapro ®) is another option studied for
Overdoses are common in America, and it can be done with many medications. Benadryl is a common antihistamine used to treat allergies, and it contains various common drugs such as acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine. However, although it is common and safe, it is possible to overdose. In the case of LT, he overdosed by taking eight tablets of Benadryl. According to Drugs.com, benadryl should not be taken as frequently as eight per day. After adding up the different components of Benadryl, it can be concluded that LT consumed, 4000 mg of acetaminophen, 200 mg of diphenhydramine, and 240 mg of pseudoephedrine. The acetaminophen is most likely the cause of the liver failure as this exceeds the recommended daily consumption
Atrial fibrillation, also known as afib, can cause the heart to beat up to 400 beats per minute (Cohen 32). Afib occurs whenever
The heart beats up to 200 times ever minute (American Heart Association, 3/22/13). On every beat the heart pumps blood, which carries oxygen, around the body to keep it alive. There about 5.6 liters of blood in a human body (Nova, 1997). A heart must keep all of this liquid in motion so the blood can supply oxygen to all the cells in the body. Death ultimately comes from the brain not betting enough oxygen and shutting down, which is caused by the heart being to weak (Wise geek, 2013). Normally the heart beats at a steady rate to move necessary oxygen around the body. There are many reasons a heartbeat will quicken; some can overload a body and cause injury. Two of the main reasons are surprises and intense, or dangerous situations. When surprised or shock, nerves instantly start to send messages to the brain on what. The body first releases adrenalin to give extra energy if needed. Once released the heart pumps rapidly to spread it throughout the body to prepare for fight-or-flight. Fight-or-flight is when the body decides to run or stay after, or during, an intense event. In a fight-or-flight situation the body gets tense, pupils dilate, blood pressure increases, and the body becomes alert (Science Group, 2011). In an intense situation, such as a battle, the body uses much of its energy to keep alert and focused. These things can often keep a person alive when in a tough place. When in a stressful or dangerous event the Hypothalamus, section of the brain, takes control and tells the nervous system what to do (Harvard Health Publications, March 2011). To keep focused and alert the heart must beat faster and make body stay active and ready. This rapid pumping of the heart usually causes people to sweat and tire d...
Due to the positive effects on cognitive, communicative, and behavioral functions, physicians and therapists treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder should incorporate the use of music therapy into their patients’ treatment plans.
Having times of lightheadedness or fainting, feeling short of breath, or having your heart beat fast with very little activity.
Morphine is a medication that is designed to alleviate moderate to severe pain. It works by altering the way that the body responds to pain. Morphine is a type of opiate. Morphine is available by prescription only.
Ritalin is a drug typically prescribed to children who are experiencing or showing symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is more commonly known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of this disease are commonly lack of ability to concentrate and control, because of these symptoms a stimulant medication like Ritalin is prescribed; approximately one to two children out of every 100 is prescribed stimulant medicine (Centre, 2010.) Ritalin works to help focus the child to specific tasks instead of being unable to learn and listen. Most commonly children take this medicine whilst in school so they can pay attention and not be disruptive throughout the day. “Ritalin is manufactured by Novartis which comes in the form of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg
Substance addiction is becoming an epidemic. While some people can quit using a substance without any help, most people need help to their recovery. Narcotics anonymous is an important support group for our society. There are many different narcotic anonymous programs to join that have meetings throughout the week. The members of the support group all share one thing in common, they suffer from different types of chemical dependency. Members help each other because they have the same problems and worries that everyone in the room has. Though they may be struggling with different stages in their life, for the most part, they all relate to what each is going through. Just as AA, NA focuses on the 12-step program. The members of
Cardiac dysrhythmias come in different degrees of severity. There are heart conditions that you are able to live with and manage on a daily basis and those that require immediate attention. Atrial Fibrillation is one of the more frequently seen types of dysrhythmias (NIH, 2011). The best way to diagnosis a heart condition is by reading a cardiac strip (Ignatavicius &Workman, 2013). Cardiac strips play an chief part in the nursing world allowing the nurse and other trained medical professionals to interpret what the heart is doing. In a normal strip, one can clearly identify a P wave before every QRS complex, which is then followed by a T wave; in Atrial Fibrillation, the Sinoatrial node fires irregularly causing there to be no clear P wave and an irregular QRS complex (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Basically, it means that the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, are contracting too quickly and no clear P wave is identified because of this ‘fibrillation’ (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013).
Ecstasy (MDMA) is a highly illegal psychoactive drug that is known by many different, harmless sounding, street names including Adam, Clarity, Disco Biscuit, E, Eve, Go, Lover’s Speed, Mandy, Molly and X. What Ecstasy is actually comprised of however, is the very dangerous 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA. The psychoactive drug itself was originally created in the 1900s as a compound to synthesize other drugs. In the 1970s some psychiatrists began experimenting with Ecstasy during physchotherepy. During the 1980s the U.S. Drug Enforcement Adminstration added the drug to its list of substances with no therapeutic value, banning the drug. Ecstasy releases large amounts of serotonin in the brain, along with triggering both dopamine and norepinephrine. The increase of serotonin also
Disturbingly over two-thirds of children are given some type of medication over a two week period. Children with ADHD are being medicated without needing it. The question many researchers are asking is, “Is that patient really in need for the medication given?”