title: Adverse effects of medications commonly administered to thoracic surgical patients.
abstract: A wide variety of medications is commonly used following thoracic surgical procedures. All of these medications have associated side effects that may adversely affect the recovery of patients. A complete understanding of the important adverse effects of all the medications used postoperatively can limit or eliminate unwanted medication effects and lead to a more successful outcome. This article will review the important actions and side effects of the most commonly administered medications following thoracic surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Lung Transplantation, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Weill
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Mack
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tennison
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004347:Drug Interactions; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D006493:Heparin