{"id":469,"date":"2025-12-18T02:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pythonsonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/side-effects-every-pharmacy-technician-should-know\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T02:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:45:10","slug":"side-effects-every-pharmacy-technician-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pythonsonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/side-effects-every-pharmacy-technician-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Effects Every Pharmacy Technician Should Know."},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Side Effects to Know for the PTCB Exam. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>(Updated<em>: December 17, 2025<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Under the Medications knowledge domain, many questions on the PTCB exam ask about side effects. For example, you may be given a side effect and asked which drug or drug class is associated with causing that effect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding side effects is also critical in real-world pharmacy practice. As a pharmacy technician, you will regularly interact with patients who have questions or concerns about the drugs they\u2019ve been prescribed. Technicians are expected to have a solid working knowledge of common side effects so they can recognize issues, provide accurate information, and know when to refer patients to the pharmacist. Equally important is familiarity with the medical terminology used to describe these effects.<\/p>\n<p>For example, many side effects are built from common medical prefixes and suffixes. The prefix hypo- means \u201cbelow the normal range,\u201d while hyper- means \u201cabove the normal range.\u201d Using these terms, hypotension refers to low blood pressure, whereas hypertension refers to high blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time to study these prefixes, suffixes, and root words \u2014 and linking them to the relevant medication side effects \u2014 will make complex terminology easier to understand and help you retain high-yield information for both the exam and everyday pharmacy practice.<\/p>\n<p>When reviewing our PTCB side effects table below, always keep these factors in mind. Over time, you will become accustomed toward learning what a word means just by knowing its prefix or suffix (such as hypo and hyper etc.).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is it a side effect or an adverse effect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the PTCB exam and in pharmacy practice, it is important <strong>to know the difference between a side effect and an adverse effect<\/strong>, as the terms are related but not interchangeable.<\/p>\n<p>A side effect is a <strong>known, predictable effect of a medication<\/strong> that occurs at normal therapeutic doses. Side effects are often mild to moderate and may or may not require medical intervention. Common examples include drowsiness with antihistamines, nausea with opioids, or dry mouth with anticholinergic drugs. These effects are typically listed in drug references and are expected as part of how the drug works in the body.<\/p>\n<p>An adverse effect, on the other hand, is an <strong>unintended, harmful reaction<\/strong> to a drug that can be serious, unexpected, or dangerous. Adverse effects may occur at therapeutic doses and often require prompt medical attention or discontinuation of the drug. Examples include anaphylaxis with penicillins, severe bleeding with certain medications, or liver toxicity with high-risk drugs such as acetaminophen. Adverse effects are a key focus of medication safety and monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>For pharmacy technicians, recognizing the difference helps identify when a patient\u2019s symptoms are expected and when they represent a potential medical emergency that must be referred immediately to the pharmacist.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I know whether to learn a side effect or not for the PTCB exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, there is no specific guide or side effect list to memorize!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At best, pharmacy technicians are required to know the major side effects (and adverse effects), but a good rule of thumb is to limit your study to the top 200 medicines. Remember, many of these drugs are grouped by class \u2013 so you can learn side effects by class rather than by individual drugs.<\/p>\n<p>This makes learning about side effects far simpler, and more organized.<\/p>\n<p>In theory and practice, all drugs can cause \u201cnausea and vomiting\u201d. Learning this side effects is therefore largely redundant. Instead, learn specific and memorable side effects that are distinct.<\/p>\n<p>For instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Muscle damage<\/strong> and aches with statins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight loss<\/strong> with metformin (most oral antidiabetic drugs cause weight gain).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tendon damage and rupture<\/strong> with fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ankle swelling<\/strong> with calcium channel blockers (such as amlodipine, nifedipine).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperkalemia<\/strong> (elevated potassium levels) with many diuretic drugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this framework in mind, it can help guide and focus your study to the side effects worth knowing for the PTCB exam. You can also <strong>access our online course<\/strong> that is tailored toward all major side effects to know (which we also have in flashcard form!).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PTCB Side Effects Review.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Remember \u2013 for the PTCB exam, <strong>pharmacy technicians are not required to learn all side effects and adverse effects<\/strong>. But you are required to be familiar with the most common and serious effects of the most dispensed medicines.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the focus of our PTCB side effects table, below. We have assembled many of the key side effects that pharmacy technicians should specifically know for the exam. Review this table at regular intervals to ensure that you keep these side effects in mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whilst not all may stick, enough will stick to provide a substantial boost to your PTCB exam success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Drug \/ Drug Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Side Effects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tetracyclines<\/strong> <br \/>Minocycline <br \/>Tetracycline<\/td>\n<td>Enamel hypoplasia <br \/>Photosensitivity <br \/>Tooth discoloration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fluoroquinolones<\/strong> <br \/>Ciprofloxacin <br \/>Moxifloxacin<br \/>Levofloxacin<\/td>\n<td>Tendon damage \/ rupture<br \/>QT prolongation (<em>increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias<\/em>)<br \/>Increased risk of seizures<br \/>GI upset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Macrolides<\/strong> <br \/>Clarithromycin <br \/>Erythromycin<br \/>Azithromycin<\/td>\n<td>GI upset<br \/>QT prolongation<br \/>Ototoxicity (<em>hearing damage, at high doses<\/em>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Penicillins<\/strong> <br \/>Ampicillin <br \/>Amoxicillin<br \/>Flucloxacillin<br \/>Piperacillin<\/td>\n<td>Hypersensitivity reactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Warfarin<\/strong> <br \/><strong>Heparin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Increased risk of bleeding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Corticosteroids<\/strong> <br \/>Prednisolone <br \/>Dexamethasone<\/td>\n<td>Weight gain <br \/>Increased risk of infection <br \/>Diabetes mellitus <br \/>Osteoporosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beta-2 agonists<\/strong> <br \/>Albuterol <br \/>Salmeterol<\/td>\n<td>Tachycardia <br \/>Palpitations <br \/>Anxiety <br \/>Tremor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beta-blockers<\/strong> <br \/>Metoprolol <br \/>Bisoprolol <br \/>Atenolol<\/td>\n<td>Vivid dreams \/ nightmares <br \/>Hypoglycemia <br \/>Cold extremities <br \/>Impotence (in men)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Calcium channel blockers<\/strong> <br \/>Nifedipine <br \/>Amlodipine <br \/>Verapamil <br \/>Diltiazem<\/td>\n<td>Constipation (<em>particularly with verapamil<\/em>)<br \/>Ankle swelling <br \/>Gum overgrowth <br \/>Flushing <br \/>Palpitations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nitrates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hypotension <br \/>Flushing <br \/>Headache <br \/>Light-headedness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PDE5 inhibitors<\/strong> <br \/>Sildenafil <br \/>Tadalafil <br \/>Vardenafil<\/td>\n<td>Hypotension <br \/>Headache <br \/>Flushing <br \/>Nasal congestion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Benzodiazepines<\/strong> <br \/>Midazolam <br \/>Diazepam <br \/>Oxazepam<\/td>\n<td>Drowsiness <br \/>Sedation <br \/>Risk of tolerance and dependence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aspirin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reye syndrome (<em>in children with a viral infection<\/em>) <br \/>Tinnitus (<em>at high doses<\/em>) <br \/>Bronchospasm <br \/>GI irritation \/ risk of bleeding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opioid<\/strong> <strong>analgesics<\/strong><br \/>Tramadol <br \/>Codeine <br \/>Morphine <br \/>Meperidine <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Constipation <br \/>Miosis <br \/>Nausea <br \/>Dizziness <br \/>Respiratory depression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Proton-pump inhibitors<\/strong> <br \/>Esomeprazole <br \/>Omeprazole<br \/>Pantoprazole <br \/>Lansoprazole<br \/>Rabeprazole<\/td>\n<td>Hypomagnesemia (<em>long-term use<\/em>)<br \/>Headache <br \/>Gastrointestinal disturbances<br \/>Vitamin B12 deficiency (<em>long-term use<\/em>)<br \/>Fractures (<em>in the elderly<\/em>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prostaglandin Eye Drops<\/strong> <br \/>Bimatoprost <br \/>Latanoprost<\/td>\n<td>Blurred vision <br \/>Conjunctival reddening <br \/>Permanent eye color change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metronidazole<\/strong><br \/>Antibacterial drug<\/td>\n<td>Gastrointestinal upset <br \/>Hypersensitivity reactions <br \/>Taste disturbances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metformin<\/strong><br \/>Drug used for type 2 diabetes<\/td>\n<td>Lactic acidosis <br \/>GI upset <br \/>Weight loss<br \/>Metallic taste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Methotrexate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mouth ulcers <br \/>Bone marrow suppression <br \/>Pulmonary fibrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Allopurinol<\/strong><br \/>Drug used to treat gout<\/td>\n<td>Skin rash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SSRI Antidepressants<\/strong> <br \/>Paroxetine <br \/>Fluoxetine <br \/>Sertraline <br \/>Fluvoxamine<\/td>\n<td>GI upset <br \/>Weight disturbances <br \/>Increased risk of bleeding <br \/>Serotonin syndrome <br \/>Suicidal ideation <br \/>Hyponatremia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ACE inhibitors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hyperkalemia (<em>elevated potassium levels<\/em>)<br \/>Persistent, dry cough <br \/>Hypotension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spironolactone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hyperkalemia <br \/>Gynecomastia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Loop diuretics<\/strong> <br \/>Furosemide <br \/>Bumetanide<\/td>\n<td>Hypotension <br \/>Hyperkalemia <br \/>Dehydration <br \/>Low electrolyte state <br \/>Hearing loss \/ tinnitus <br \/>Increased risk of gout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Antipsychotic drugs<\/strong> <br \/>Olanzapine <br \/>Haloperidol <br \/>Chlorpromazine <br \/>Risperidone <br \/>Aripiprazole <br \/>Quetiapine <br \/>Clozapine<\/td>\n<td>Extrapyramidal effects (<em>movement disorders<\/em>)<br \/>Sedation <br \/>Weight gain <br \/>Lipid abnormalities <br \/>Increased risk of diabetes <br \/>QT interval prolongation <br \/>Sexual dysfunction <br \/>Agranulocytosis (particularly clozapine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Carbamazepine<\/strong> <br \/>Antiepileptic drug<\/td>\n<td>GI upset <br \/>Dizziness <br \/>Ataxia <br \/>Hyponatremia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cephalosporins<\/strong> <br \/>Ceftriaxone <br \/>Ceftazidime <br \/>Cefoperazone<\/td>\n<td>GI upset <br \/>Antibiotic-associated colitis <br \/>Increased risk of seizures <br \/>Hypersensitivity reactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Clopidogrel<\/strong> <br \/>Antiplatelet drug<\/td>\n<td>Increased risk of bleeding <br \/>GI upset <br \/>Thrombocytopenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>H2 receptor antagonists<\/strong> <br \/>Famotidine<\/td>\n<td>Bowel disturbances <br \/>Headache <br \/>Dizziness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>H1 receptor antagonists<\/strong> <br \/><em>First Generation<\/em> <br \/>Cyclizine <br \/>Promethazine \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Sedation <br \/>Dizziness <br \/>GI upset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Insulin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hypoglycemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Laxatives<\/strong> <br \/>Lactulose <br \/>Senna <br \/>Bisacodyl<\/td>\n<td>Abdominal pain\/cramps <br \/>Diarrhea <br \/>Flatulence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nitrofurantoin<\/strong><br \/>Drug used for UTIs<\/td>\n<td>Brown urine <br \/>GI upset <br \/>Hypersensitivity reactions <br \/>Peripheral neuropathy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Phenazopyridine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Orange urine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>NSAIDs<\/strong> <br \/>Naproxen <br \/>Ibuprofen <br \/>Etoricoxib<br \/>Aspirin<\/td>\n<td>Increased risk of bleeding <br \/>Increased risk of CV events <br \/>Hypersensitivity reactions <br \/>Fluid retention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Estrogens \/ Progestogens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Irregular bleeding <br \/>Mood disturbances <br \/>Venous thromboembolism <br \/>Increased risk of cervical cancer <br \/>Increased risk of breast cancer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Oxygen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Discomfort from mask use <br \/>Dry throat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Phenytoin<\/strong> <br \/>Antiepileptic drug<\/td>\n<td>Gum overgrowth <br \/>Nystagmus <br \/>Hematological disorders <br \/>Hypersensitivity reactions <br \/>Skin coarsening <br \/>Excessive hair growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Quinine<\/strong> <br \/>Antimalarial drug<\/td>\n<td>Tinnitus <br \/>Deafness <br \/>Cinchonism <br \/>Hypoglycemia <br \/>Blindness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Statins<\/strong> <br \/>Simvastatin <br \/>Atorvastatin <br \/>Pravastatin<br \/>Lovastatin<\/td>\n<td>Headache <br \/>GI disturbances <br \/>Muscle pain \/ myopathies <br \/>Rhabdomyolysis <br \/>Elevated liver enzymes <br \/>Increased risk of diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sulfonylureas<\/strong> <br \/>Gliclazide<\/td>\n<td>GI upset <br \/>Hypoglycemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Thiazolidinediones<\/strong> <br \/>Pioglitazone<\/td>\n<td>Increased risk of bladder cancer <br \/>Edema <br \/>Dizziness <br \/>Headache <br \/>Hypoglycemia <br \/>Bone fractures <br \/>Anemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Levothyroxine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GI disturbances <br \/>Palpitations <br \/>Arrhythmias <br \/>Tremor <br \/>Insomnia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Trimethoprim<\/strong><br \/>Antifolate antibacterial drug<\/td>\n<td>GI upset <br \/>Skin rash <br \/>Hyperkalemia <br \/>Megaloblastic anemia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Valproate<\/strong> <br \/>Antiepileptic drug<\/td>\n<td>Gastrointestinal disturbances <br \/>Tremor <br \/>Behavioral disturbances <br \/>Hair loss <br \/>Pancreatitis <br \/>Thrombocytopenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vancomycin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2018Red man syndrome\u2019 (<em>Vancomycin Flushing Syndrome<\/em>) <br \/>Ototoxicity <br \/>Nephrotoxicity <br \/>Thrombophlebitis <br \/>Neutropenia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aminoglycosides<\/strong> <br \/>Gentamicin <br \/>Amikacin<\/td>\n<td>Ototoxicity <br \/>Nephrotoxicity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Z-drugs<\/strong> <br \/>Zopiclone <br \/>Zolpidem <br \/>Zaleplon<\/td>\n<td>Daytime sleepiness <br \/>Rebound insomnia <br \/>CNS effects: confusion <br \/>GI disturbances <br \/>Taste disturbances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5-alpha reductase inhibitors<\/strong> <br \/>Finasteride <br \/>Dutasteride<\/td>\n<td>Impotence <br \/>Reduced libido <br \/>Gynecomastia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bisphosphonates<\/strong> <br \/>Alendronic acid <br \/>Pamidronate <br \/>Zoledronic acid<\/td>\n<td>Esophagitis <br \/>Hypophosphatemia <br \/>Osteonecrosis of the jaw <br \/>Atypical femoral fracture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PTCB Exam-Style Side Effect Questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1<\/strong>. Which of these drugs is associated with causing a persistent, dry cough?<\/p>\n<p>a. Nitroglycerin<\/p>\n<p>b. Atorvastatin<\/p>\n<p>c. Amlodipine<\/p>\n<p>d. Ramipril<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2<\/strong>. Which drug class can cause bronchospasm in patients with asthma?<\/p>\n<p>a. Beta blockers<\/p>\n<p>b. Benzodiazepines<\/p>\n<p>c. Alpha blockers<\/p>\n<p>d. Triptans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3<\/strong>. Which antibacterial drug class causes side effects such as tooth discoloration and photosensitivity?<\/p>\n<p>a. Penicillins<\/p>\n<p>b. Macrolides<\/p>\n<p>c. Tetracyclines<\/p>\n<p>d. Fluoroquinolones<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4<\/strong>. All the following side effects are associated with PDE5 inhibitors, such as sildenafil, except which?<\/p>\n<p>a. Headache<\/p>\n<p>b. Facial flushing<\/p>\n<p>c. Nasal congestion<\/p>\n<p>d. Hypertension<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5<\/strong>. A patient taking spironolactone reports to you that they have been recently diagnosed with hyperkalemia. What condition does this diagnosis indicate?<\/p>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li\/>\n<\/ol>\n<p>a. High magnesium levels<\/p>\n<p>b. High phosphate levels<\/p>\n<p>c. High potassium levels<\/p>\n<p>d. High red blood cell count<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Answer Key.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer to Question 1<\/strong>: d) Ramipril<\/p>\n<p>Ramipril is an example of an ACE inhibitor; drugs used in the treatment of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure). ACE inhibitors are well-known to cause a persistent, dry cough in patients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer to Question 2<\/strong>: a) Beta blockers<\/p>\n<p>Beta blockers are contraindicated in patients with asthma because they can cause bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways, making it more difficult to breathe). Examples of beta blockers include bisoprolol and nebivolol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer to Question 3<\/strong>: c) Tetracyclines<\/p>\n<p>Tetracyclines are antibacterial drugs well-known to cause tooth discoloration (and enamel undergrowth) as well as photosensitivity (increasing the risk of skin rash and sunburn). Examples of tetracyclines include doxycycline, tetracycline, and minocycline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer to Question 4<\/strong>: d) Hypertension<\/p>\n<p>PDE5 inhibitors, such as sildenafil and vardenafil, are drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction. But they can also be used to treat pulmonary hypertension, where they can reduce blood pressure in the lungs. PDE5 inhibitors are therefore associated strongly with hypotension, and do not cause hypertension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer to Question 5<\/strong>: c) High potassium levels<\/p>\n<p>Some diuretics \u2013 such as spironolactone and loop diuretics \u2013 cause high blood potassium, also known as hyperkalemia. Diuretics can be used to lower blood pressure and to assist patients diagnosed with heart failure, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body (by removing excess water from the body).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Understanding side effects is a vital part of preparing for the PTCB exam and for working safely and effectively as a pharmacy technician. Many questions are asked on side effects, so technicians must be fully prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Side effects are also frequently tested because they reflect real-world responsibilities technicians encounter every day in the pharmacy. Being able to recognize common and high-risk side effects allows you to support the pharmacist, answer routine patient questions appropriately, and identify situations that require escalation.<\/p>\n<p>As we learned, pharmacy technicians should focus their study on the most dispensed medicines (ideally, the top 200 drugs), and where possible, to connect side effects with medical prefixes, suffixes, and root words. This approach not only makes memorization easier but also helps you interpret unfamiliar terms on the exam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hope you found today\u2019s article helpful on side effects to know for the PTCB exam! 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