Far Eastern University

Institute of Nursing

Monterubio, Eufrosina Joy G.

BSN 123 / GRP.92

Generic/ Trade Dosage / Classification Indication Contraindications Side Effects Nursing Indications
Name Frequency
Nootropil 800mg / TID Central Influences neuronal and vascular anxiety, insomnia, irritability,
/ Analeptics. functions and influences cognitive  headache, agitation,
Piracetam function without acting as a  nervousness, and tremor, 
sedative or a stimulant.
Improves the function of
the neurotransmitter acetylcholine 
via muscarinic cholinergic (ACh)
receptors which are implicated
in memory processes.

clonidine Tablet 0.1 CNS: drowsiness, sedation,  Do not discontinue use

hydrochloride mg/15 mg, 0.2 Anti- Hypertension, used alone as part of With dizziness abruptly, reduce the
/ mg/15 mg  hypertensive combination therapy hypersensitivity to CV: heart failure, orthostatic dose gradually
CATAPRES and 0.3 mg/15 clonidine or any hypotension, palpitations  Continue oral
mg BID adhesive layer of Dermatologic: rash clonidine therapy to with
the transdermal G.I. : dry mouth, 4hr of surgery
system constipation  Reevaluate therapy of
clonidine tolerance
occurs
 Monitor BP carefully
when discontinuing
clonidine

Losartan Initial dose: Anti- Hypertension, used alone as part of Contraindicated CNS: headache, blurred  Give in the evening
/ 50mg PO daily hypertensive combination therapy with allergy to vision, dizziness, insomnia,  Arrange for regular
Cozaar Dosage range lovastalin, active fatigue, muscle cramps, check ups
from 25-100mg liver disease, cataracts  Arrange for periodic
 daily PO given unexplained GI: flatulence, abdominal ophthalmologic
once or twice a persistent serum pain, cramps, constipation, examinations
day transaminase, nausea, dyspepsia,  Administer only when
pregnancy heartburn diet restricted in
cholesterol

Etoricoxib 90 mg/ tab Cox-2 selective Acute and chronic treatment of Asthenia/ fatigue. Dizziness, Special precautions:
/ inhibitor osteoarthritis and RA. Treatment of lower extremity edema, Advanced renal disease,
Arcoxia acute gouty arthritis and primary HPN, dyspepsia, heartburn, preexisting edema,
dysmenorrheal. Relief of acute and nausea hypertension or heart
chronic pain failure, liver dysfunction,
previous, acute asthmatic
attacks, urticaria or rhinitis
precipitated by salicylates
or non selective COX
inhibitors
Cefuroxime 500mg/ 1tab antiviral  Urinary tract infections,  Sensitivity to CNS: dizziness, headache,  Assess patient for
/ BID otitis media cephalosporins fatigue, paresthesua, fever, signs and
CEFTIN  Severe infections chills, confusion symptoms of
GI: diarrhea, nausea, infection
vomiting, anorexia, glossitis,  Assess for
bleeding anaphylaxis: rash,
uticaria, chills,
fever, dyspnea
 Identify urine
output
 Assess bowel
pattern daily