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Drug-specific side effects

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Match the drug class to its signature harm A six-row table mapping each drug class to the side-effect cluster that identifies it in a vignette. Match the drug class to its signature harm Drug class Hallmark cluster / what to monitor SSRI Hyponatraemia (esp. elderly), GI upset, sexual dysfunction, bleeding risk Lithium Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (polyuria), hypothyroidism, fine tremor Tricyclic Anticholinergic cluster (dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation) + OD arrhythmia Clozapine Agranulocytosis, myocarditis, seizures — fever + sore throat needs urgent FBC Valproate Weight gain, tremor, hair loss, teratogenicity Carbamazepine Hyponatraemia, rash, induces breakdown of other drugs Recognise the cluster fast — don't wait for a level to confirm what the pattern already tells you.
Match the drug class to its signature harm

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