Lethargy

Insufficient zinc results in slowed growth, delayed wound healing, poor appetite, mental lethargy, and sexual immaturity and it interferes with the immune response. The main function of zinc in metaboHsm is enzymatic and there is evidence of other physiologic roles, eg, in stabilization of membrane stmcture (57). 

Toxic effects of propranolol are related to its blocking P-adrenoceptor blocking actions. They include cardiac failure, hypotension, hypoglycemia, and bronchospasm. Propranolol is lipophilic and crosses the blood—brain barrier. Complaints of fatigue, lethargy, mental depression, nightmares, hallucinations, and insomnia have been reported. GI side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation (1,2). 

Better antihypertensive effect of P-adrenoceptor blockers is found in patients having high PRA and most are not efficacious in patients having low PRA or in elderly patients. P-Adrenoceptor blockers usually lower arterial blood pressure about 10 mm Hg (1.3 kPa). Side effects include lethargy, dyspnea, nausea, dizziness, headache, impotency, cold hands and feet, vivid dreams and nightmares, bronchospasm, bradycardia, and sleep disturbances. 

The human element, seen in errors, ignorance, lack of training, lethargy, illiteracy or indiscipline, or indifference, must be monitored carefully. This may require either an adequately qualified and experienced person or proper job training. Indifference, for reasons other than the above, would be a matter for human resource development, where a worker s skills and habits may have to be adapted to fit into the system. 

Eye, nose, and throat irritation dizziness lethargy fever. May act as asthma trigger may transmit humidifier fever influenza, common cold, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. 

Low affinity use-dependent NMDA recqrtor antagonists meet the criteria for safe administration into patients. Drugs like amantadine and memantine have modest effects on Parkinson s disease and are used as initial therapy or as adjunct to l-DOPA. Their adverse effects include dizziness, lethargy and sleep disturbance. 

Hyperalgesisa, later hypoalgesia Lethargy, somnolence Anorexia, adipsia Weakness, malaise Decreased locomotor activity Inability to concentrate... 

Decreased activity of the thyroid gland results in hypothyroidism and, in severe cases, myxoedema. It is often of immunological origin and the manifestations are low metabolic rate, slow speech, lethargy, bradycardia, increased sensitivity to cold, and mental impairment. Myxoedema includes a characteristic thickening of the skin. Therapy of thyroid tumours is another cause of hypothyroidism. Thyroid deficiency... 

Acyclovir is available for use orally, topically, and par-enterally (for IV use). When given IV, acyclovir can cause phlebitis, lethargy, confusion, tremors, skin rashes, nausea, and crystalluria Side effects when given orally include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and skin rashes. Topical administration causes transient burning, stinging, and pruritus. 

RISK FOR INJURY Some patients with a viral infection are acutely ill. Others may experience fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, or weakness as an adverse reaction to the antiviral agent. The nurse monitors these patients carefully. Call lights are placed in a convenient place for the patient and are answered promptly by the nurse. If fatigue, dizziness, or weakness is present, the patient may require assistance with ambulation or activities of daily living. The nurse plans activities so as to provide adequate rest periods. 

Patients receiving antiviral drugs for HIV infections may continue to develop opportunistic infectionsand other complications of HiV. The nurse monitors all patients closely for sgns of infection such as fever (even low-grade fever), malaise, sore throat, or lethargy. 

The nurse instructs patients to report any symptoms of infection such as an elevated temperature (even a slight elevation), sore throat, difficulty breathing, weakness, or lethargy. The patient must be aware of possible signs of pancreatitis (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice [yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes]) and peripheral neuritis (tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet). Any indication of pancreatitis or peripheral neuritis must be reported at once. 

Studies suggest that the use of salicylates (especially aspirin) maybe involved in the development of Reye s syndrome in children with chickenpox or influenza. This rare but life-threatening disorder is characterized by vomiting and lethargy, progressing to coma. Therefore, use of salicylates in children with chickenpox, fever, or flulikesymptomsisnot recommended. Acetaminophen is recommended for the management of symptoms associated with these disorders... 

Naltrexone may produce withdrawal symptoms in those physically dependent on narcotics. The patient must not have taken any opiate for the last 7 to 10 days. Concurrent use of naltrexone with tiiioridazine may cause increased drowsiness and lethargy. Naltrexone may prevent the action of opioid antidiarrheals, antitus-sives, and analgesics. 

Drowsiness, sedation, sleepiness, lethargy, constipation, diarrhea, bradycardia, tachycardia, rash... 

CNS—somnolence, agitation, confusion, CNS depression, ataxia, nightmares, lethargy, residual... 

Keep a record of all seizures (date, time, lengtii), as well as any minor problems (eg, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy), and bring this information to each clinic or office visit. 

The patient is observed for persistent nausea, fatigue, lethargy, anorexia, jaundice, dark urine, pruritus and right upper quadrant tenderness. 

Transient mild drowsiness, sedation, nausea, depression, lethargy, apathy, confusion, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, incontinence, visual disturbances Transient mild drowsiness, sedation, nausea, depression, lethargy, apathy, confusion, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, incontinence, visual disturbances... 

Transient mild drowsiness, sedation, nausea, depression, lethargy, apathy, confusion, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, incontinence, visual disturbances... 

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