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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
chlordiazepoxide, chlorazepate
Treats anxiety, PTSD, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, induction of anesthesia
Antidote is flumazenil
Side effects: CNS depression - sedation and respiratory depression, amnesia, dependency, and
withdrawal effects
Side effects: dizziness, nausea (take w/ food to relieve), headache (sedation and dependency is not seen
like in benzo)
Trick to remember difference between Benzodiazepine and buspirone - ANS -"Pam" has anxiety, so she
goes on a "benzo" and takes it for a long time but realizes that it is not healthy. So she takes a "bus" to a
"pier" to sit "alone" and decides to treat her anxiety long term with "buspirone"
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - ANS -Usually end in "ine": paroxetine, sertraline,
citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine
Side effects: nausea, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, insomnia (paroxetine), serotonin
syndrome (agitation, hallucinations, tremors, fever, diaphoresis)
Takes about four weeks after treatment begins to take full effect.
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and causes effects that make you feel like you're in the desert.
Anticholinergic efffects - ANS -dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, urinary hesitancy or retention,
constipation, tachycardia
Side effects: CNS stimulation, Orthostatic hypotension, hypertensive crisis (especially with phenelzine).
Foods that contain tyramine - ANS -aged cheese, pepperoni, salami, avocados, figs, bananas, smoked
fish, protein dietary supplements, soups, soy sauce, some beers, and red wine
Side effects: GI distress, fine hand tremors, polyuria, weight gain, renal toxicity, renal toxicity,
hypothyroidism, electrolyte imbalance
Lithium toxicity: occurs with levels over 1.5; presents with COARSE (not fine) hand tremors, confusion,
tinnitus, seizures, hypotension, coma, possibly death.
Extrapyramidal side effects: Acute dystonia- spasms of tongue, neck, face, or back; Parkinsonism-
rigidity, shuffling gait, drooling, tremors; akathisia- unable to sit or stand still; tardive dyskinesia -
involuntary movement of tongue and face
EPS effects may be able to be treated with anticholinergic medication if the patient does not have
anticholinergic side effects.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: sudden high grade fever, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity
Antipsychotics: second and third generation (atypical) - ANS -Risperidone and Clozapine - most
important
IM every two weeks available for those who are not compliant
Can cause insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss, and growth suppression
Do not give at night. Give immediately before or after a meal. Monitor weight.
Disulfiram - ANS -Daily oral medication to sustain abstinence of alcohol; type of aversion therapy
Acamprosate - ANS -Decreases unpleasant effects resulting from abstinence like dysphoria, anxiety,
restlessness
Methadone substitution is an oral opioid agonist that replaces the opioid to which the client has a
physical dependence
It prevents abstinence syndrome and removes the need for the client to obtain illegal substances.
Varenicline: a nicotine receptor agonist. Reduces cravings as well as withdrawal effects. Depression and
suicidal effects can occur.
Prevents the enzyme cholinesterase from inactivating acetylcholine thereby increasing the amount of
ACh available.
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the CNS and carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa
Side effects: quite a few: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dyskinesia, orthostatic hypotension, darkening
of urine and sweat, possible psychosis
Side effects relate to too little acetylcholine which means we will have anticholinergic side effects
Teach to chew gum, wear sun glasses, increase fiber and fluids
Phenytoin: Side effects: gingival hyperplasia!, diplopia, stigmas, rash, ataxia, hypotension
Blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle relaxation and hypotension. They
do not cross the blood brain barrier, so complete paralysis is achieved without loss of consciousness or
decreased pain sensation. Used in anesthesia.
Side effects: respiratory depression, prolonged apnea, muscle pain, and malignant hyperthermia (MH)
MH: muscle rigidity with increased temperature. Need to give oxygen at 100%, initiate cooling measures
and administer dantrolene.
Treats: spasticity related to cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis
Centrally Acting muscle relaxants - ANS -Baclofen (diazepam, baclofen, cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine)
Used for muscle spasticity related to spinal injury cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, as well as malignant
hyperthermia
Used for nonobstructed urinary retention. Stimulates the cholinergic receptors in GU tract.
Side effects: r/t cholinergic effects like flushing, sweating, urinary urgency, bradycardia, hypotension
One hour before or two hours after meal, not at meal time
Enhances GABA
Can cause day time sleepiness and dizziness. Ensure they have eight hours of sleep.
Medazolam: Benzo
Propofol
Side effects: respiratory/cardiac depression. Propofol: pain at IV site, high risk of infection. Use within six
hours
For all: have rescue equipment available and constantly monitor EKG and vitals.
If using with a glucocorticoid, use beta2-adrenergic agonist first to dilate the bronchioles
"Theo means God and if you use this, you may be seeing God sooner than you intended due to side
effects."
Side effects: weight gain, bone loss, immune suppression, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia,
infection, muscle weakness, peptic ulcer disease, and adrenal gland suppresion
Avoid NSAIDs
Change positions slowly, increase fluid and fiber, and avoid alcohol
Used for non-productive cough associated with respiratory infections; thins secretions to enable patient
to cough up mucous
Used for pulmonary disorders where there are thick mucous secretions such as in cystic fibrosis;
improves flow of secretions
Side effects: agitation, nervousness, palpitations, increased heart rate, rebound congestion
Used for nasal congestion, mild allergic reactions, and motion sickness
Side effects: hypotension, hyponatremia, and hypokalemia, ototoxicity, dehydration and hypergllycemia
Infuse IV at 20 mg/min
Weigh daily
Monitor I&Os
Monitor I&Os
"Oh man I had a bad headache because of increased cranial pressure, but man it all went away when I
took mannitol"
Side effects: Heart failure, pulmonary edema, renal failure, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances
Used for HTN and angina; block calcium channels in the blood vessels and heart cause vasodilation and
decreased heart rate
Centrally Acting Alpha2 agonist - ANS -Clonidine (do not confuse with clonzapine)
Activate Alpha II receptors which cause decrease in heart rate and blood pressure
Treats HTN
HTN, angina, heart failure, MI; blocks beta 1 receptors in heart which decreases heart rate and blood
pressure
If beta blocker is non-selective: it will cause bronchospasm and should not be used in asthma. These
include Propranolol and Nadoll
Directly vasodialates arteries and veins which rapidly decreases blood pressure by acting on preload and
afterload
Always check apical pulse for full minute before giving and hold if under 60
Treat bradycardia with atropine and overdose with activated charcoal, cholestyramine, or digoxin
immune Fab (digibind)
Used for cardiac arrest or asthma. Bronchodilates, vasoconstriction, increased cardiac output, and
increases heart rate
Dopamine: Used for shock and heart failure. Increases renal blood flow at low to moderate doses.
Increase heart rate and cardiac output.
Dobutamine: Primarily stimulates Beta-1 receptors and acts on heart. Used for heart failure. Increases
cardiac output. Less effect on blood pressure and heart rate
Used for angina by vasodilating to decrease preload and myocardial oxygen demand
If someone is having chest pain you have them stop and sit down. You put one sublingual tablet under
tongue and rest for five minutes. If they are still have chest pain they should call an ambulance and take
a second. Five minutes later they can take a third but NO more!
If patch: place on hairless area and rotate sites. Remove old patch and clean with soap and water and
dry well before applying new patch.
Antidysrhythmic medications
Used for Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation. "If
you were 'ProMcCain' when he was running for President, you might have gotten really upset and
developed 'tachycardia' when he lost. Then you would need to take 'Procainamide'
Antidysrhythmic Medications
Impact Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors in both heart and lungs. Which means it can cause bronchspasm
and cannot be used in asthma
Antidysrhythmic Medications
Potassium channel blocker. Very serious med with serious side effects
Side effects: hypotension, bradycardia, pulmonary toxicity, visual disturbances, liver toxicity, GI upset,
thyroid dysfunction
Antidysrhythmic Medications
Lowers cholesterol and decreases risk of MI by increasing HDL and decreasing LDL.
Used to lower cholesterol by binding bile acids in intestine which causes more cholesterol to be pulled
from the blood stream to be used for new bile
Can interfere with absorption of fat soluble vitamins (DEKA) and oral contraceptives
Nicotinic Acid - ANS -Niacin
Used to lower cholesterol by decreasing lipoprotein and triglyceride synthesis which lowers LDL and
triglycerides
Lowers cholesterol by decreasing triglyceride production and transport and increases HDL
Prevents new clots from forming but does not break up clots that are already formed
Monitor aPtt levels: Normally 30-40 seconds but therapeutic levels will be 1.5-2 times the baseline. Max
should be 80. If higher than 80, blood is way too thin
Antidote is protamine
Monitor for signs of bleeding like black tarry stools or coffee ground emesis
Used for Venous thrombosis, A-fib with thrombosis, prevention of TIA, PE, MI, and DVT
Monitor PT: 11-13 but 18-24 for therapy and INR: 2-3
It takes 3-5 days for therapeutic level to be achieved. This means that they will be on Warfarin and
heparin at the same time until warfarin can catch up.
Antidote: vitamin K
Prevention of DVT, PE, and stroke by selectively inhibiting factor Xa which blocks coagulation
"If you're trying to break up clots you've come to the right "plase"
Epoetin alfa (Epogen) - ANS -Used in anemias to help increase production of RBCs in patients with
chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, or HIV by stimulating bone marrow
Ensure the patient has sufficient iron levels or med will not work
Filgrastim - ANS -Used with neutropenia to increase production of neutrophils and decreases risk of
infection. Usually for those on chemo
Types of Blood Products - ANS -Whole blood: Includes everything: RBCs, WBCs, Platelets, Plasma. Given
to those with blood loss due to trauma or surgery, dehydration, shock. Helps to bring overall blood
volume up
Packed Red Blood Cells: Administered to those with anemia who need the extra RBCs, not the extra
blood volume
Platelets: For thrombocytopenia or low platelets
Administration of Blood Products - ANS -Get baseline lab values. Get signed consent. Assess for risk of
fluid overload like HF. Get baseline vitals right before administration and Q15min for first hour and
every hour until infusion is complete. Use 20g or larger catheter. Use 0.9% NS. Always confirm with two
nurses. Document type of blood, blood bank number, total volume infused, time started, time finished,
any reactions, and vital signs. If whole blood or packed RBC: given in 2-4 hour period. Platelets are 15-30
minutes per unit. Fresh frozen plasma is 30-60 minutes.
Reactions to Blood Products - ANS -First STOP the infusion immediately. Disconnect existing tubing hook
them up to normal saline. Call provider. Send blood and tubing back to blood bank for analysis. Obtain
Urine specimen.
Acute hemolytic reaction: fever, low back pain, tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea. Ensure you have
checked ABO type and Rh factors with extra nurse.
Febrile nonhemolytic reaction: Most common. Fever, chills, possible headache, fever will increase
greater than 1 degree of baseline.
Anaphylactic Reaction: Wheezing, shock, cardiac arrest. Do normal Rx protocol as well as initiate code,
give epi, intiate CPR
Mild allergic reaction: Have flushing, itching, urticaria. Can give antihistamine prior to transfussion if hx
of this reaction. May need to stop, notify provider, and continue infusion slowly after antihistamine is
given.
Circulatory overload: especially with CHF. Crackles, cough, SOB, HTN, tachycardia, distended neck veins.
Infuse slowly. Wait two hours before infusion of additional units. Sit patient upright with feet down.
Administer diuretics and oxygen as appropriate
Antibiotics: (Two - three different types to increase effectiveness and prevent resistance) Amoxicillin,
Clarithromycin, metronidazole
H2 receptor Antagonist
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Mucous Protectant
Antacid
"If you take this medication, you will feel better when you 'dine'"
Used for duodenal and gastric ulcers as well as GERD and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased gastric
juices) by blocking H2 receptors in the stomach which reduces gastric acid secretion
Side effects: increases risk of bacterial colonization in stomach because of reduced pH.
Advis patient not to over eat, reduce stress, stop smoking, avoid aspirin and NSAIDs
Used for duodenal and gastric ulcers as well as GERD and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased gastric
juices) by inhibiting enzyme needed for gastric acid secretion
Used for duodenal ulcers. Reacts with stomach acid to form paste that cover ulcers
Antacids - ANS -Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate
*Know All*
Used for peptic ulcer disease and GERD by neutralizing stomach acid
Side effects: Vary depending. Aluminum or Calcium can cause constipation. Mg based causes diarrhea.
One hour before and three hours after meals and at bedtime. Leave one hour before or after any
medications.
Prostaglandins - ANS -Misoprostol
Used to prevent gastric ulcers in patients taken NSAIDs long term and to induce labor by ripening cervix.
Decreases stomach acid production, increases protective mucous and bicarbonate.
Antiemetics - ANS -Ondansetron - Used for nausea and vomiting for those receiving chemo, radiation,
and post-op by blocking serotonin receptors in the CTZ.
Laxatives - ANS -Psyllium: Bulk forming, helps to soften stool and increase bulk
Docusate Sodium: Surfactant laxative, softens stool by increasing the water content
Bisacodyl: Stimulant laxative. Stimulates peristalsis. A little harsher than the rest.
Magnesium hydroxide: Osmotic laxative, draws water into the intestine and promotes peristalsis. Check
for Mg toxicity and dehydration
Key points: Constipation r/t bowel obstruction. Increase fiber, fluid, and exercise.
Lactulose - ANS -Laxative used for hepatic encephalopathy by decreasing ammonia levels and improve
the mental status. Lowers pH in colon to promote ammonia excretion.
Stimulate opioid receptors in the intestines cause a decrease in motility and increased absorption of
water and sodium
Side effects: Constipation, drowsiness, Diphen/atropine at high doses causes opioid and anticholinergic
effects. (Put the two together to decrease abuse potential)
Used for nausea and vomiting as well as GERD and gastroparesis by accelerating gastric emptying and
blocks dopamine and serotonin receptor in CTZ
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea - ANS -You can have IBS with or without diarrhea
Alosetron: Blocks 5-HT3 receptors which increases firmness of stool and decreases urgency
Iron Preparations - ANS -Ferrous Sulfate (Oral), Iron Dextran (IV or IM)
Side effects: Oral: GI upset, constipation, teeth staining (use straw), dark green or black stool (harmless).
IV: Staining at IV site, hypotension, flushing
Vitamin C increases absorption. Take on empty stomach one hour before meals.
Folic Acid - ANS -Given in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Can also be given to alcoholics to
treat poor dietary intake. Used for megaloblastic anemia when issue is too little folic acid.
Potassium - ANS -Given for hypokalemia who are on diuretics, have prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
Calcium Gluconate
***Garlic, Ginger, and Ginkgo Biloba: All start with G and increase bleeding. Antiplatelet qualities***
Glucosamine: Stimulates cells to make cartilage and synovial fluid. Can help patients with osteoarthritis
Used for contraception in combination with progesterone or PMS symptoms, post menopausal
osteoporosis, dysmenorrhea, and prostate cancer
Side effects: increased risk of embolic effects: DVT, PE, MI, Stroke; risk for HTN, edema, weight gain, and
estrogen dependent cancer
Contraindicated patients who smoke***, HTN, and high risk for embolic effects or estrogen dependent
cancer
Used in birth control pills, to maintain pregnancy, and counters some adverse effects of estrogen
Side effects: increased risk of embolic events, menstrual changes, edema, increase risk of breast cancer
Patients should delay conception for three months after progesterone therapy
If used properly it will prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucous, and alter endometrial lining to reduce
chance of fertilization
Androgens - ANS -Testosterone
Side effects: acne, increased cholesterol, edema, liver dysfunction, polycythemia, premature epiphyseal
closure, deepening of voice and abnormal hair growth in women
Dutasteride (Avodart)
"Proscar looks like 'pro-car' and that guy has a 'fine ride' ... but he does have BPH.
Pregnant women and women of child bearing age should not come into contact with this medication
Used for BPH. Antagonises alpha1-adrenergic receptors in prostate and veins. Relax smooth muscle of
bladder neck and prostate
Adverse effects: hypotension (relaxes veins), dizziness, nasal congestion, sleepiness, faintness,
ejaculation failure
Enhances the effects of nitric oxide released during sexual stimulation resulting in increased blood flow
in corpus
Side effects: prolonged erection, increase risk of MI
Do NOT take with of nitrates! and use cautiously in men with cardiovascular disease.
Closely monitor contractions: less than 60 seconds and every 2-3 minutes
Delays but does not prevent labor. Also used for COPD and asthma because to activates beta 2
adrenergic receptors in uterus and lungs.
Contraindicated in gestation of 34 weeks or greater (Risk outweighs benefits) and cervical dilation
greater than 6 cm.
Used for severe pain during labor by decreasing pain without causing significant respiratory depression
in mom or baby
Side effects: dry mouth, GI upset, sedation, hypotension, decrease fetal heartrate
Methotrexate - ANS -Used for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and some cancers
Inhibits folic acid production which inhibits cell reproduction which causes effects of rapidly replicating
cells and has immunosuppressive properties
Cyclosporine - ANS -Ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, prevention of graft-versus-host
disease in transplant patients (transplant rejection)
Notify provider of signs of infection, monitor renal and liver function labs.
Used for postmenopausal osteoporosis and reduces risk of breast cancer by binding to estrogen
receptors and decreases bone reabsorption (keeps calcium inside the bone)
Side effects: increase risk of embolic events: PE, DVT, stroke, hot flashes, leg cramps
Used for post-menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease by preventing bone reabsorption by inhibiting
osteoclasts activity
Need to take on empty stomach in the morning with at least 8 ounces of water and you need to sit
upright for 30 minutes or more.
Avoid alcohol
Acetaminophen - ANS -Used for mild - moderate pain, fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
Limit patient's intake of Tylenol to less than 4 grams a day including certain combos of medications. Be
aware of all medications and ingredients
Used for moderate to severe pain and promotion of sedation by binding to opioid receptors in the CNS
Side effects: Sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, GI upset, hypotension, urinary retention
Administer slowly
Used for opioid overdose by competitively blocking opioid receptors in the CNS
Side effects: HTN, angina, agitation, GI upset (everything is cranked back up)
Adjunct pain medications - ANS -Tricyclic Antidepressants: Amitriptyline can be used for neuropathic
pain
Medications used to treat gout - ANS -Colchicine: decreases inflammation and pain in acute gout attack.
Side effects: GI upset and thrombocytopenia
Probenecid: inhibits uric acid resorption and treats hyperuricemia r/t chronic gout
Side effects: GI upset and kidney stones "Probenecid will 'benefit' you with your gout."
Allopurinol: inhibits uric acid resorption and treats hyperuricemia r/t chronic gout
Used for acute attacks of vascular headaches. Works by vasoconstriction of intracranial arteries.
Side effects: warm tingling sensation, dizziness, angina, injection site discomfort
Side effects: hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged labor, spinal headaches, allergic reactions
If using cream: apply one hour before procedure and cover with occlusive dressing
NPH Neal Patrick Harris he is of intermediate height and is a hard working actor. So if you call him, he
will come onset in 1-2 hours and will stay for 18-24 hours!
Onset: 1 hour
No peak
Duration is 24 hours
Overall notes about insulin - ANS -We can give insulin to type one or type two diabetics
Inject air into long acting vial, inject air into faster acting insulin, draw up faster acting insulin, then draw
up long acting insulin
Used for type two diabetes to bring blood sugar down by increased insulin release from pancreas
Use sunscreen
"Glipizide, Glyburide, riding and sliding down slides. Blood sugars are going down. Outside in the sun"
If B-12 issue, you may need supplement and discontinue use of metformin if it requires NPO or contrast
dye
Monitor for signs of lactic acidosis (diarrhea, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia, weakness)
Taken three times a day, with meals, with the first bite of food
Hyperglycemic Agent - ANS -Glucagon
Used for severe hypoglycemia when patient cannot take oral glucose (unconscious, swallowing issues)
Administer SQ or IM
Side effects: r/t too high of a dose. GI upset, anxiety, heat intolerance, weight loss, sweating
Should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water in the morning
Side effects: agranulocytosis, GI upset, rash, hepatotoxicity, if too high: hypothyroidism signs like cold
intolerance, lethargy, weight gain, depression
Limit contact with other, maintain safe distance, do not share dishware, flush twice
Strong Iodine Solution - ANS -Used for hyperthyoidism and in preparation for thyroidectomy
Side effects: GI upset, iodism: metallic taste, stomatitis, sore throat/gums; hypersensitivity
Acts by mimicing naturally occurring growth hormones. Helps stimulate growth and protein synthesis
*Stop treatment prior to epiphyseal closure* Closely monitor patient's growth rate in order to know
when to stop medication
Desmopressin
Mimics ADH to reaborption water in the kidneys which decreases urine output and increase urine
osmolality
Steroid
Used for adrenal cortical insufficiency in Addison's disease by mimicking naturally occurring cortisol
which maintains blood pressure, regulate metabolism
Side effects: **Bone loss, peptic ulcer, infection, GI upset, weight gain, adrenal suppression, and skin
fragility**
Monitor for signs of peptic ulcer (coffee ground emesis or tarry stools)
Treats solid tumors. Binds to DNA and inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. Kills rapidly growing cells
Side effects: Cardiac toxicity, GI upset, alopecia, bone marrow suppression, red discoloration of urine,
sweat and tears
Used for tumors and cancers. Stops cell division during mitosis. M phase specific.
"If you drink too much Vino, you can't feel your arms and legs"
Increase fluid intake, monitor blood in patient's urine, monitor CBC, give antiemetic
Tamoxifen - ANS -Used for breast cancer: competes with estrogen for binding sites within the breast
stopping growth of dependent cancers
Side effects: hot flashes, GI upset, hypercalcemia, increased risk of endometrial cancer, increased risk of
pulmonary cancer
Used for cancers and viral infections like hepatitis. Interferons are like proteins that increase immune
response to tumors or viruses and decrease tumor cell production
Side effects: flu like symptoms, bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, alopecia, GI
upset, psychiatric disorders
Interferon interferes with tumor cell production, but it also interferes with you life
Penicillins - ANS -Amoxicillin, Penicillin G, Pipercillin tazobactum
Work by weakening the bacterial cell wall which leads to cell death
Treats serious bacterial infections. Destroys bacterial cell wall causing cell death
Side effects: ototoxicity and renal toxicity, infusion reactions, and phlebitis
"Some is in a Van and the music is way too loud that it hurts their ears, and they have no air and aren't
drinking water, so they hurt their kidneys"
Tetracycline - ANS -Doxycycline
Treats bacterial infection, acne, lyme disease, rocky mountain spotted fever. Prevent proteein synthesis
which inhibits bacterial growth. "Static"
Side effects: GI upset, tooth discoloration in children and fetuses, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, and
superinfections
Used for serious bacterial infections. Destroys bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis
Side effects: GI upset, hypersensitivity, blood dyscrasias, peripheral neuropathy, brown discoloration
(expected)
Rifampine: orange colored secretions "ripe orange" Can decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Pyrazinamide
All of these are very harsh on the liver, best not to drink alcohol
Sputum cultures will be needed every 2-4 weeks and will no longer be infectious after 3 negative
sputum samples. Will have to wear N-95 out in public
"Car broke down, so she has to take the metro, gets a metallic taste in her mouth. She starts getting sick
on the metro so she has to find the restroom on the metro and sees that her urine is dark. And she is
like 'oh this is great, I can't even have a drink when I get home.'"
"Amphoterrible"
Ketoconaole: Not as bad, but still has liver toxicity and GI upset
Ganciclovir: cytomegalovirus