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Drug Study F

This document provides information on several drugs including their classification, indication, adverse effects, available forms, and nursing responsibilities. It summarizes 14 different drugs/medications including analgesics, antibiotics, antihistamines, calcium supplements, cough and cold preparations, intravenous solutions, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For each drug, it lists the classification, approved uses, potential side effects, available forms or concentrations, and important considerations for nurses in administering the drugs.

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Drug Study F

This document provides information on several drugs including their classification, indication, adverse effects, available forms, and nursing responsibilities. It summarizes 14 different drugs/medications including analgesics, antibiotics, antihistamines, calcium supplements, cough and cold preparations, intravenous solutions, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For each drug, it lists the classification, approved uses, potential side effects, available forms or concentrations, and important considerations for nurses in administering the drugs.

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Brand Name (Generic Name) Zegen (Cefuroxime)

Classification >Cephalosporins

Indication > skin infections, surgical infections

Adverse Effects > Thrombophlebitis. diarrhea, nausea. Possibly seizure & angioedema. Tab: Hypersensitivity, hematologic, nervous system, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, hepatic, resp, CV reactions. > Convulsive seizure, dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, confusion, irritability, depression, weakness, headache, hearing loss & insomnia. Nervousness, malaise. Nausea, anorexia, dry mouth & sharp, unpleasant metallic taste, vomiting, abdominal discomfort & diarrhea. Thrombophlebitis after IV infusion. >Phlebitis, inflammation at the inj site, GI reactions eg nausea & vomiting.

Available Forms >tab 250mg, 500mg >inj 1.5 g

Nursing Responsibities >Ask for history of allergy. >Report onset of loose stools or diarrhea. >Give the medication after meal. >Check IV site. >Monitor manifestations of hypersensitivity. Discontinue drug and report their appearance promptly.

Dazomet (Metronidazole)

> Other Antibiotics

>Infection due to susceptible anaerobic microorganism. >Vaginal infection including bacterial vaginosis.

>tab 500mg >inj 500mg/100mL

>Should be taken with food. >Discontinue Meds immediately if symptoms of CNS toxicity develop. Monitor especially for seizures, and peripheral neuropathy.

Monowel (Cefoxitin)

>Cephalosporins

>Peritonitis & other intra-abdominal & intrapelvic infections; soft tissue infections.

>Powder for Inj (vial) 1g

>Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins. >monitor manifestations of hypersensitivity. >Inspect injection sites regularly. Report evidence of inflammation and patients complaint of pain.

Hemostan (Tranexamic Acid)

>Haemostatics

>To prevent hemorrhage

Stresstab (Folic Acid)

> Vitamins &/or Minerals

> Surgical trauma, illness, infections, drug intake, excessive fatigue. >for cell repair

>GI disorders, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, headache, impaired renal insufficiency, hypotension when IV is too rapid. >Gastrointestinal side effects associated with oral iron therapy have included nausea, constipation, anorexia, heartburn, vomiting, and diarrhea. These effects are generally doserelated

>cap 250mg, 500mg >inj 250mg/2.5mL, 500mg/5mL

>May be taken with or without food. > Unusual change in bleeding

pattern should be immediately reported to the physician.


> Should be taken with food for better absorption or if GI discomfort occurs.

>Tab 600mg

Caltrate Plus (Calcium Carbonate)

>Calcium/with Vitamins

> Supplement for Ca deficiency & conditions that require increased Ca intake; may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.

>upset stomach,
Vomiting, stomach pain, belching, constipation, dry mouth, increased urination, loss of appetite, metallic taste

>Tab

>Should be taken with food. >Ask I the patient if the patient has kidney disease.

Sinecod Forte (Butamirate citrate)

>Cough & Cold Preparations

>Acute cough of any etiology. Pre- & post-op cough sedation for surgical procedures & bronchoscopy.

>Rarely, skin rash, nausea, diarrhea or dizziness.

>tab 50mg >syrup 7.5mg/5mL

>May be taken with or without food. > Ask history of hypersensitivity to butamirate citrate.

Gelofusine (Gelatin succinylated)

>Intravenous & other sterile solutions

Antamin (Chlorpheniramine maleate)

>Antihistamines & Antiallergics

>Primary vol replacement in hypovolaemia & shock due to acute blood or fluid loss, prophylaxis of hypotension during epidural or spinal anesth; >Reduce pain. >Use to decrease allergic symptomtology.

>As w/ all colloidal vol substitutes, allergic, (anaphylactic or anaphylactoid) reactions of varying severity can occur after infusion of Gelofusine. >Sedation, depression, irritability, paranoid psychosis, delusion, hallucination. Muscular weakness, incoordination. GIT disturbances. Headache, tinnitus. Difficulty in micturition. CV effects, hypotension or hypertension. >CNS: dizziness, headache >GI: nausea, dyspnea, edema, sweating, pain at injection site

>infusion 500mL

>Determine history of hypersensitivity to gelatin or any heart problems.

>tab 4mg >syrup2mg/5mL x 60mL >inj 10mg/mL x 1mL >vial 10mg/mL x 10mL

>May be taken with or without food >Monitor BP in hypertensive patients. >Advise the patient not to take alcohol, because antihistamines have addictive effects with alcohol.

Analac (Ketorolac Tromethamine)

>Analgesic, Nonsteroidal, antiinflammatory, antipyretic

>effective in controlling post-op pain

>tab 10mg >inj 15mg/mL, 10mg/mL

Diflosid (Diclofenac Na)

> Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

> Pain & inflammation ;post-op pain.

> Inj site pain, fluid retention, edema.

> amp 25 mg/1 mL x 3mL

>Monitor urine output in older adults and patients with history of cardiac decompensation, renal impairment, heart failure or liver dysfunction as well as those who are taking diuretics. >Monitor fluid retention and edema in patients with history of CHF. >Observe and report signs of bleeding. >Monitor BP for hypertension and blood sugar for hyperglycemia. >Monitor signs and symptoms of CHF including weight gain. >Monitor for signs and symptoms of GI irritation and ulceration.

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