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Hydrocortisone IV is given if oral prednisolone cannot be given. Both hydrocortisone and prednisolone are corticosteroid drugs, so hydrocortisone has the same side effect profile as prednisolone and does not cause a tremor.
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Hydrocortisone
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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and plays no role in treating asthma exacerbations. It also does not cause a tremor.
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Omeprazole
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Prednisolone is used in acute exacerbations of asthma, however, it does not cause a tremor. The main side effects of prednisolone are GI discomfort, and increased risk of peptic ulcer and osteoporosis if used long-term.
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Prednisolone
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Co-amoxiclav is an antibiotic used if there is a suspected infective cause of the asthma exacerbation. It does not cause a tremor, but a serious side effect can be anaphylaxis if the patient is allergic to penicillin, so remember to check the patient's allergies before giving it.
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Co-amoxiclav
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The exact mechanism by which salbutamol causes tremor is still unknown, but the leading theory is that salbutamol acts on beta-2 adrenoreceptors in muscles, leading to incomplete muscle relaxation and contraction, leading to tremors. There is also an alternative theory that suggests that salbutamol causes hypokalaemia which subsequently causes the tremor.
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Salbutamol
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Side effects of asthma medications
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Respiratory Pharmacology
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A 23-year-old female is being treated for an asthma exacerbation in the ED. She has been given a variety of drugs but now complains of having a tremor in her hands, making it difficult for her to eat and drink. She would like to know what is the cause of this tremor.

What medication is causing this patient's tremor?
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