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The document provides detailed information on two medications: Cefuroxime, a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections, and Ranitidine, an H2 antagonist used to reduce gastric acid secretion. It outlines their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing responsibilities. Proper administration, monitoring for side effects, and patient education are emphasized for both drugs.
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Drug study

The document provides detailed information on two medications: Cefuroxime, a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections, and Ranitidine, an H2 antagonist used to reduce gastric acid secretion. It outlines their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing responsibilities. Proper administration, monitoring for side effects, and patient education are emphasized for both drugs.
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Drug Data Mechanism Indication Contraindication Drug Adverse Nursing

of action Interaction Reaction Responsibilities


Generic Inhibits Indicated for Allergy to Probenecid: Gastrointestinal: -Ensure proper dosage is
Name: bacterial cell bacterial cephalosporins or Increases dyspepsia, calculated based on weight
Cefuroxime wall synthesis infections penicillin (cross- cefuroxime levels nausea, vomiting,
by binding to contributing to reactivity may by reducing renal and diarrhea. -Explain the purpose of
Brand Name: penicillin- systemic occur). excretion. Hepatic: liver cefuroxime and possible
Ceftin binding symptoms like enzyme side effects (e.g., nausea,
proteins dehydration or Use cautiously in Loop diuretics: elevations in diarrhea, rash).
Dosage: (PBPs), gastrointestinal patients with renal Increased risk of some cases.
750mg leading to distress. impairment or colitis. nephrotoxicity. Hypersensitivity: -Ensure the correct route of
bacterial cell Rash, itching, administration and monitor
Route & lysis and Hepatic dysfunction Aminoglycosides: swelling, difficulty for gastrointestinal
Frequency: death. (monitor liver Combined use may breathing, and discomfort during oral
IV q8 enzymes closely in heighten wheezing. administration.
suspected hepatitis). nephrotoxicity risk. Other Adverse
Classification Reactions: -Record the time of
: headache, administration, the dosage
Semisynthetic dizziness, fatigue, given, and any adverse
cephalosporin and blood reactions observed.
antibiotic disorders.
-Note the patient’s
progress, any side effects
experienced, and the
effectiveness of the
medication in resolving
infection symptoms.
Drug Data Mechanis Indication Contraindication Drug Adverse Nursing
m of action Interaction Reaction Responsibilities
Generic Reduces Treating and Had previously May reduce Headache, -Administer ranitidine as
Name: gastric acid preventing ulcers experienced a the dizziness, prescribed, ensuring
Ranitidine secretion by in the stomach hypersensitivity absorption of diarrhea and accurate dosage and route.
competitively and intestines, reaction to the drug drugs rarely hepatoxicity
Brand Name: blocking where the or any of its requiring and - Encourage adequate
Zantac histamine stomach components, acute acidic thrombocytopenia. hydration, either orally or
receptors (H2 produces too porphyria, environment intravenously, to improve
Dosage: receptors) much acid, such concurrent use with such as drug absorption and
30mg located on as Zollinger- other acid reducers ketoconazole elimination.
parietal cells Ellison syndrome. and
Route & in the Managing atazanavir. - If the patient is also taking
Frequency: stomach gastroesophageal antacids, ensure they are
IV q8 lining. This reflux disease administered at least 2 hours
prevents (GERD) and before or after ranitidine to
Classification: histamine erosive avoid interfering with
Histamine from esophagitis. absorption.
H2 Antagonists stimulating
acid - Monitor for any adverse
production, reactions, such as
thus headache, dizziness,
decreasing constipation, diarrhea, or
the overall skin rash. Report any
acidity of significant changes to the
gastric healthcare provider.
contents.

- Assess the patient's


response to the medication,
including pain relief and
improvement in symptoms.
Monitor for potential toxicity,
especially in older adults or
those with liver or kidney
dysfunction.

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