Pharmacology · single question
A patient takes allopurinol, naproxen, metoprolol and an antidepressant. Which drug most likely causes his dyspepsia?
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Correct answer: C. Allopurinol
- A. Metoprolol causes fatigue, bradycardia and bronchospasm rather than prominent dyspepsia.
- B. Several of these agents can affect the GI tract.
- C. Allopurinol commonly causes GI upset including nausea and dyspepsia, and it also carries a risk of severe cutaneous reactions.
- D. SSRIs can cause nausea, but dyspepsia is less characteristic.