Table 1.
System affected | Adverse effect |
---|---|
Cardiovascular | Conduction abnormalities Heart block Prolongs the QT interval |
Endocrine | Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism |
Pulmonary | Eosinophilic lung infiltrate Pulmonary fibrosis |
Skin | Allergic rash Photosensitivity Blue-gray skin discoloration |
Gastrointestinal | Nausea Vomiting Anorexia Constipation Hepatitis Liver failure |
Nervous system | Tremor Ataxia Peripheral neuropathy Fatigue |
Eye | Corneal micro-deposits Macular degeneration |
Reference: MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialties. www.mims.com.au, last access Jan 2015.