Question

identify the side - effects of each drug classification. note that some drugs may cause more than one side effect and some side effects may be caused by more than one drug classification.
side effect
edema or weight gain
gl symptoms
headache or dizziness
hypotension
impotence
nasal congestion
palpitations
sexual dysfunction
rash

Explanation:

• Edema or weight gain: Peripheral vasodilators can cause fluid retention leading to this side - effect.
• GI symptoms: ACE inhibitors and thiazide diuretics may cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Headache or dizziness: Alpha blockers, ACE inhibitors, peripheral vasodilators, and thiazide diuretics can cause these due to changes in blood pressure or other physiological effects.
• Hypotension: All of alpha blockers, ACE inhibitors, peripheral vasodilators, and thiazide diuretics can lower blood pressure excessively in some cases.
• Impotence: Alpha blockers and thiazide diuretics may be associated with this side - effect.
• Nasal congestion: Alpha blockers can cause this as a side - effect.
• Palpitations: Peripheral vasodilators can cause reflex tachycardia leading to palpitations.
• Sexual dysfunction: Similar to impotence, alpha blockers and thiazide diuretics may be involved.
• Rash: ACE inhibitors can sometimes cause a rash as an allergic - like reaction.

Answer:

Side Effect	Alpha Blockers	Angiotensin - Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors	Peripheral Vasodilator	Thiazide Diuretics
GI symptoms		X		X
Headache or dizziness	X	X	X	X
Hypotension	X	X	X	X
Impotence	X			X
Nasal congestion	X
Palpitations			X
Sexual dysfunction	X			X
Rash		X