Top 100 Commonly Used Drugs Side Effects Everyone Should Know

Top 100 Commonly Used Drugs Side Effects Everyone Should Know

In the fast-paced world of pharmacy, staying updated on the most commonly used medications and their side effects is crucial. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams like the pharmacy license or Loksewa, or honing your skills for everyday pharmacy practice, understanding the side effects of frequently prescribed drugs is essential. This guide provides a concise overview of the top 100 commonly used drugs and highlights one key side effect of each. This knowledge will not only help you excel in exams but also enhance your ability to provide safe and effective patient care.

Top 100 Commonly Used Drugs Side Effects

1. Enalapril– Cough
2. Levothyroxine – Insomnia
3. Atorvastatin – Muscle pain
4. Metformin – Diarrhea
5. Amlodipine – Edema
6. Metoprolol – Fatigue
7. Omeprazole – Headache
8. Losartan – Dizziness
9. Simvastatin – Muscle weakness
10. Salbutamol – Tremor
11. Gabapentin – Drowsiness
12. Hydrochlorothiazide – Hypokalemia
13. Acetaminophen – Liver damage (in high doses)
14. Sertraline – Nausea
15. Montelukast – Mood changes
16. Tamsulosin – Orthostatic hypotension
17. Escitalopram – Sexual dysfunction
18. Prednisone – Weight gain
19. Ibuprofen – Stomach ulcer
20. Citalopram – Dry mouth
21. Rosuvastatin – Muscle pain
22. Furosemide – Electrolyte imbalance
23. Fluoxetine – Insomnia
24. Warfarin – Bleeding
25. Clonazepam – Drowsiness
26. Propranolol – Bradycardia
27. Aminoglycoside – Nephrotoxicity
28. Clopidogrel – Bleeding
29. Pantoprazole – Diarrhea
30. Duloxetine – Nausea
31. Ranitidine – Headache
32. Ethambutol – Optic neuritis
33. Venlafaxine – Hypertension
34. Lorazepam – Sedation
35. Allopurinol – Rash
36. Cetirizine – Drowsiness
37. Metronidazole – Metallic taste
38. Paroxetine – Weight gain
39. Aspirin – Gastrointestinal bleeding
40. Glipizide – Hypoglycemia
41. Alendronate – Esophageal irritation
42. Hydroxyzine – Drowsiness
43. Diclofenac – Gastrointestinal upset
44. Lamotrigine – Rash
45. Bupropion – Insomnia
46. Trazodone – Drowsiness
47. Naproxen – Stomach pain
48. Folic Acid – Bloating
49. Losartan – Dizziness
50. Prochlorperazine – Extrapyramidal symptoms
51. Sitagliptin – Nasopharyngitis
52. Isoniazid – Peripheral neuritis
53. Finasteride – Decreased libido
54. Risperidone – Weight gain
55. Ondansetron – Constipation
56. Doxycycline – Photosensitivity
57. Amoxicillin – Diarrhea
58. Celecoxib – Hypertension
59. Insulin Glargine – Hypoglycemia
60. Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim – Rash
61. Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide – Cough
62. Budesonide/Formoterol – Oral thrush
63. Empagliflozin – Urinary tract infection
64. Colchicine – Diarrhea
65. Esomeprazole – Headache
66. Fluticasone/Salmeterol – Oral thrush
67. Azithromycin – Diarrhea
68. Clindamycin – Diarrhea
69. Aspirin – Rayers Syndrome
70. Insulin Aspart – Hypoglycemia
71. Insulin Lispro – Hypoglycemia
72. Lansoprazole – Diarrhea
73. Spironolactone – Hyperkalemia
74. Valsartan – Dizziness
75. Loratadine – Drowsiness
76. Levofloxacin – Tendonitis
77. Methotrexate – Bone marrow suppression
78. Amitriptyline – Dry mouth
79. Diltiazem – Bradycardia
80. Famotidine – Constipation
81. Nitroglycerin – Headache
82. Sumatriptan – Chest discomfort
83. Valacyclovir – Headache
84. Verapamil – Constipation
85. Zolpidem – Sleepwalking
86. Baclofen – Drowsiness
87. Mirtazapine – Increased appetite
88. Olanzapine – Weight gain
89. Quetiapine – Drowsiness
90. Temazepam – Drowsiness
91. Topiramate – Cognitive impairment
92. Tramadol – Nausea
93. Valproic Acid – Weight gain
94. Vitamin D – Hypercalcemia (in overdose)
95. Hydralazine – Tachycardia
96. Isosorbide Mononitrate – Headache
97. Labetalol – Fatigue
98. Methadone – Respiratory depression
99. Minocycline – Skin discoloration
100. Tadalafil – Flushing

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