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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effect Nursing

    Responsibility

    P

    O

    TAS

    SI

    UM

    C

    HL

    O

    RID

    E

    K

    A

    LIU

    M

    DU

    RU

    LE

    Potassium

    Supplement

    Principal

    intracellular cat ion,

    essential ofintracellularisotonicity,

    transmission ofnerve impulses,

    contraction ofcardiac, skeletal,

    and smoothmuscles,

    maintenance ofnormal kidney

    functions and

    correction ofimbalances in acid-

    base metabolism.

    Prevention and

    correction of

    potassium withacidosis, use

    potassium acetate,

    bicarbonate, citrate,or gluconate.

    16-24 or

    40-80

    mEq/ dayPO

    1 tab OD Contraindicated

    with allergy to

    tartrazine, aspirin(tartrazine is foundin some

    preparationsmarketed as Kaon-

    CL, Klor-Con);theraphy with

    potassium-sparingdiuretics or

    aldosterone-inhibiting agents;

    severe renal

    impairement witholiguria, anuria,azotemia;

    untreatedaddisons disease,

    hyperkalemia;adynamiaepisodica

    hereditaria; acutedehydration; heat

    cramps; GIdisorders that

    delay passage inthe GI tract.

    DERMATOLOGIC:

    Rash

    GI:Nausea, vomiting,diarrhea,

    abdominaldiscomfort, GI

    obstruction, GIbleeding, GI

    ulceration orperforation.

    HEMATOLOGIC:

    Hyperkalemia-increased serum

    potassium, ECG

    changes (peakingof T waves, loss

    of P waves,depression of ST

    segment,prolongation of

    Qtc interval)

    LOCAL:

    Tissue sloughing,local necrosis,local phlebitis,

    and venospasmwith injection.

    Observe 10 rightsin giving

    medication,Right to:-Medication

    -Time-Route

    -Client-Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation

    -Client Education-Documenta-

    Tion

    -Refuse Administer oraldrug after meals or

    with food and fullglass of water to

    decrease GI upset.

    Tell the patient tonot chew or crush

    tablets; have patientswallow tablet whole

    Tell the patientthat he may

    experience sideeffects such as

    Nausea, vomiting anddiarrhea.

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    Tell the patient toreport tingling of the

    hand or feet, unusualtiredness or

    weakness, feeling ofheaviness in legs,

    abdominal pain.

    Monitor serumpotassium before andduring therapy.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    AZ

    I

    THR

    OM

    YC

    IN

    ZI

    T

    HRO

    MA

    X

    MacrolideAnti-infective

    Bactericidal andbacteriostatic.

    Inhibits protein

    synthesis afterbinding with 50Sribosomal subunit

    of susceptibleorganisms.

    Treatment of lowerrespiratory

    infections; acute

    bacterial of COPD,communityacquired

    pneumonia.

    Immediate-release:

    500 mg

    orally as asingledose on

    the firstday

    followedby 250 mg

    orallyonce a day

    on days 2through 5

    for mild

    infections

    500mg1tab P.O

    OD

    Hypersensitivity todrug, erythromycin

    or other macrolide

    anti-infective.

    CNS:headache,

    dizziness,

    drowsiness,fatigue, vertigo.

    CV:chest pain,

    palpitation.

    GI:diarrhea, nausea,

    vomiting,abdominal pain,

    dyspepsia,

    flatulence,psuedomembranous colitis

    GU:

    nephritis,candidiasis

    METABOLIC:

    hyperglycemia,hyperkalemia

    SKIN:rashes,

    photosensitivity,

    angioedema.

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatio

    Right to:

    -Medication-Time-Route

    -Client-Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation

    -Client Education-Documenta-

    Tion-Refuse

    Assess for signand symptoms ofinfection.

    Administer onempty stomach--hr before or 23 h

    after meals. Foodaffects the

    absorption of thisdrug.

    Instruct patienno to take any

    medication witho

    consultingprescriber.

    Instruct patiento immediately

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    report adversereactions promptl

    such as severewatery diarrhea,

    severe nausea andvomiting and

    mouth sores.

    Inform patientthat he mayexperienced these

    side effects:cramping,

    headache, stomaccramping

    Remind patiento complete entir

    course of therapyordered, even afte

    symptoms improv

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    F

    UR

    OS

    EM

    ID

    E

    L

    AS

    IX

    Loop diuretics Inhibit sodium and

    chloridereabsorption from

    ascending loop ofHenle and distal

    renal tubules

    For hypertension,

    renal disease.

    40 mg IV

    over 1-2minute or

    may beincreased

    to 80 mgIV over 1-

    2 minuteif reponse

    isunsatisfact

    ory after 1hour

    40 mg

    IVTT statdose

    .

    Severe sodium and

    water depletion,hypersensitivity to

    Sulpfonamides andFurosemide,

    hypokalemia,hyponatremia,

    anuria

    CNS:

    headache,dizziness,

    lethargy,restlessness,

    paresthesia, light-headeness,

    drowsiness.

    CV:orthostatic

    hypotension,tachycardia,

    volume depletionarrhythmias,

    hypotension,

    EENT:blurred vision,

    hearing loss,tinnitus

    GI:

    diarrhea, nausea,vomiting,

    constipation,abdominal pain,

    dyspepsia,anorexia, acute

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment- Dosage

    -Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse Closely monito

    for BP and vitalsigns because it

    causes hypotensio

    Monitor intakeand output

    Encourage patito eat potassium-rich foods daily

    (e.g., bananas,oranges, peaches

    dried dates) toreduce or prevent

    potassiumdepletion.

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    pancreatitis .

    GU:excessive and

    frequenturination,

    nocturia,

    glycosuria,bladder spasm,,oliguria,

    interstitialnephritis

    HEPATIC:

    jaundice.

    METABOLIC:hyperglycemia

    hyeruricemia,

    dehydration,hypokalemia,hypocalcemia,

    hypochloremicacidosis

    SKIN:

    rashes,diaphoresis,

    pruruitus,

    OTHERS:

    pain , fever,

    Advise patient avoid sudden

    change ofmovement as it

    causes dizzinessand orthostatic

    hypotension.

    Advise patient contact health car

    professional

    immediately if ramuscle weakness

    cramps, nausea,dizziness,

    numbness, ortingling of

    extremities occur

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    C

    ET

    RI

    ZI

    NE

    A

    LV

    IX

    Antihistamine Potent specific

    histamine (H1)receptor

    antagonist; inhibitshistamine release

    and eosinophilchemotaxis during

    inflammation,lleading to reduced

    swelling anddecrease

    inflammatoryresponse.

    Management of

    seasonal andperennial allergic

    rhinitis, allergies,hay fever.

    5mg-

    10mg BID

    1 tab now

    then OD

    Contra indicated

    with allergy to anyantihistamine,

    hydroxyzine.

    CNS:

    somnolence,sedation

    CV:

    palpitation,edema, dizzines

    GI:

    nausea, diarrhea,abdominal pain,

    constipation, drymouth

    RESPIRATORY:

    bronchospasm,pharynchitis

    OTHER:

    fever,photosensitivity,

    rash, myalgia,arthralgia,

    angioedema,fatigue

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment- Dosage

    -Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse Give themedication withoutregard to food.

    Arrangehumidifier if

    thickening ofsecretions, nasal

    dryness becomebothersome;

    encourage intake ofluids.

    Inform about thdifferent side effect

    of the drug.

    Instruct to repo

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    A

    CE

    TY

    LC

    YS

    TE

    IN

    E

    E

    XF

    LE

    M

    Antidote

    Mucolytic

    Mucolytic activity:

    Splits links in themucoproteins

    contained inrespiratory mucus

    secretions,decreasing the

    viscosity of themucus.

    Antidote for

    acetaminophenhepatotoxicity:

    Protects liver cellsby maintaining cell

    function anddetoxifying

    acetaminophenmetabolites.

    Mucolytic adjuvant

    therapy forabdominal, viscid,

    or inspissatedmucus secretions in

    acute and chronicbronchopulmonary

    disease.

    To prevent orlessen hepatic

    injury that mayoccur after

    ingestion ofpotentially

    hepatotoxic dose ofacetaminophen.

    140mg PO 60mg 1

    tab +100cc

    H20 OD

    Contra indicated

    with allergy toacetylcysteine.

    Mucolytic:

    GI:nausea, stomatitis

    HYPERSENSITI

    VITY:urticaria

    RESPIRATORY:

    bronchospasm,especially with

    asthma patient

    OTHER:rhinorrhea

    Antidote:

    DERMATOLOGIC:

    rash

    GI:nausea, vomiting,

    other GIsymptoms

    OTHER:

    anaphylactoidreaction

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment- Dosage

    -Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse Be careful withthe dilutions to begiven.

    Prepare freshsolutions and use it

    within 1 hour.

    Do not adminisdiuretics.

    Instruct to repodifficulty of breathor nausea.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

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    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    CA

    PT

    OP

    RI

    L

    PR

    IM

    AS

    E

    ACE inhibitorAntihypertens

    ive

    Blocks ACE fromconverting

    angiotensin I toangiotensine II, a

    powerfulvasoconstrictor

    leading todecreased BP,

    decreasedaldosterone

    secretion, a small

    increase in serumpotassium levels,and sodium and

    fluid loss;increasing

    prostaglandinssynthesis also

    maybe involved inthe

    antihypertensiveaction.

    Treatment ofhypertension.

    25mg POBID or

    TID

    25mg tab BID

    Contra indicatedwith allergy to

    captopril, historyof angioedema.

    CV:tachycardia,

    angina pectoris,heart failure, MI,

    Raymundssyndrome,

    hypotension insalt or volume-

    depleted patients

    DERMATOLOG

    Y:alopecia, rash,pruritus, scalded

    mouth, sensation,pemphigoidlike

    reaction,exfoliative

    dermatitis,photosensitivity

    GI:

    gastric irritation,

    aphthous ulcers,peptic ulcer,dysgeuria,

    cholestatic

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatio

    Right to:-Medication

    -Time-Route

    -Client-Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation

    -Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion-Refuse

    Monitor patientfor drop in BP

    secondary toreduction in fluid

    volume.

    Instruct thepatient to take 1 hobefore meals, do no

    take with food.

    Inform to repormouth sores, somethroat, fever, chills

    swelling of the han

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    jaundice,hepatocellular

    injury, anorexia,constipation

    GU:

    proteinuria, renal

    insufficiency,renal failure,oliguria, urinary

    frequency

    HEPATOLOGIC:neuropenia,

    agranulocytosis,thrombocytopenia

    , haemolyticanemia,

    pancytopenia

    OTHER:cough, malaise,

    dry mouth,lynphadenopathy

    or feet, irregular hebeat, chest pains,

    swelling of the faceeyes, lips, or tongu

    and difficulty inbreathing.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    DI

    GO

    XI

    N

    Antiarrhythmic

    Inotropic

    Strenghtensmyocardial

    contraindicationsand slows

    conductionthrough SA and

    AV nodes.

    Heart failure,paroxysmal

    supraventriculartachycardia, atrial

    fibrillation andflutter.

    0.25mg IVOD

    5mg IVnow then

    25mg 1tab OD

    Contraindicatedwith patient with

    hypersensitivity tothe drug or any of

    its components andin those with

    digitalis-inducedtoxicity,ventricular

    fibrillation, or

    ventricularyachycardia unless

    caused by heartfailure.

    CNS:Agitation,

    dizziness, fatigue,generalized

    muscle weakness,hallucinations,

    headache,malaise,

    paresthesia,

    stupor, vertigo

    CV:

    Arrhythmia, heartfailure,hypotension

    EENT:

    Blurred vision,diplopia, light

    flashes,

    photophobia,

    yellow-greenhalos aroundvisual images

    GI:

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatio

    Right to:-Medication

    -Time-Route

    -Client-Assessment- Dosage

    -Evaluation

    -Client Education-Documenta-

    Tion-Refuse

    Monitorpotassium levelcarefully.

    Tell patient to epotassium-rich foo

    Inform the patieabout the different

    side effects that maexperience.

    Inform to reporexperience

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    Anorexia,diarrhea, nausea,

    vomiting

    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    P

    AR

    AC

    ET

    A

    MOL

    B

    IO

    GE

    SI

    C

    Non-narcotic

    AnalgesicAntipyretic

    Inhibits pyrogen

    effect on thehypothalamic-

    heat-regulatingcenters. And

    inhibits CNSprostaglandin

    synthesis with

    minimal effects onperipheralprostaglandin

    synthesis.

    Decreases fever by

    a hypothalamiceffect leading to

    sweating andvasodilation.

    325-

    650mgevery 4

    hours upto a

    maximumof 1 gram

    every 6

    hours

    500mg 1

    tab every4 hours

    PRN

    Contraindicated

    with patient withrenal insufficiency

    and anemia.

    Minimal GIupset.

    Methemoglobinemia

    HemolyticAnemia

    NeutropeniaThrombocytope

    niaPancytopeniaLeukopeniaUrticariaCNS

    stimulation

    Hypoglycemiccoma

    JaundiceGlissitisDrowsinessLiver Damage

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse

    Monitor CBC,liver and renal

    functions.

    Assess for fecaloccult blood and

    nephritis.

    Take with food milk to minimize Gupset.

    Report N&V.

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    cyanosis, shortnessbreath and abdomin

    pain as these aresigns of toxicity.

    Report palenessweakness and heart

    beat skips

    Report abdominpain, jaundice, darkurine, itchiness or

    clay-colored stools

    Report pain thapersists for more th3-5 days .

    This drug is nofor regular use with

    any form of liverdisease.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    I

    PR

    AT

    RO

    P

    IUM

    B

    RO

    MI

    DE

    C

    OM

    BI

    VE

    N

    T

    AnticholinergicAntimuscarinicBronchodilator

    Para-sympatholytic

    Anticholinergic;

    chemically relatedto atropine which

    blocks vagally,mediated reflexes

    by antagonizingthe action of

    acetylcholine.

    Causesbronchodilationsand inhibits

    secretion fromserous and

    seromucous glandslining the nasal

    mucosa.

    Bronchodilator for

    maintenancetreatment of

    bronchospasmassociated with

    COPD (solution,aerosol).

    500mcg

    TID-QID

    5mg IV

    now then25mg 1

    tab OD

    Contraindicated in

    patients with ahistory of

    hypersensitivity toatropine or its

    derivatives,soybean or peanut

    allergy.

    GENERAL:

    Headache, pain,influenza, chest

    pain

    GI:Nausea, GI

    distress, dry

    mouth

    RESPIRATORY:

    Bronchitis,dyspnea, cough,

    pneumonia,bronchospasm,

    pharyngitis,sinusitis, rhinitis

    OTHER:

    Back pain, chest

    pain, palpitations,rash

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse

    Ensure adequathydration; controlenvironment

    temperature toprevent hyperexia.

    Have patient vobefore taking themedication.

    Inform the patieabout the different

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    side effects that maoccur.

    Report rash, eypain, difficulty

    voiding, palpitationand vision change.

    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    SU

    LT

    AM

    I

    CIL

    LI

    N

    UN

    AS

    YN

    Antibiotic Used only to treator prevent

    infections that areproven or strongly

    suspected to becaused by bacteria.

    375-750mg

    BID

    75mg 1tab BID

    Contraindicated inindividuals with a

    history ofhypersensitivity

    reactions to any ofthe penicillins

    fever sore throatheadache with

    a severe

    blistering,peeling, and

    red skinrash

    diarrhea that iswatery or

    bloody; or

    fever, chills,body aches, flu

    symptoms.

    nauseavomitingstomach painbloating, gasvaginal itching

    or discharge;;

    itching;swollen, black,or "hairy"

    tongue;

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatio

    Right to:-Medication

    -Time-Route

    -Client

    -Assessment- Dosage-Evaluation

    -Client Education-Documenta-

    Tion-Refuse

    May taken withwithout food.

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    thrush (whitepatches or

    inside yourmouth or

    throat); or

    pain, swelling,or other

    irritation wherethe needle is

    placed.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic

    Name

    Brand

    Name

    Classification Mode of Action Indication Usual

    Dose

    Actual

    Dose

    Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

    Responsibilities

    N

    AP

    RO

    XE

    N+

    OM

    EP

    RA

    ZO

    L

    S

    KE

    LA

    N

    PR

    OT

    EC

    T

    NSAIDs

    Analgesic(nonopioid)

    Analgesic, anti-

    inflammatory, andantipyretic

    activities largelyrelated to

    inhibition ofprostaglandin

    synthesis; exactmechanism of

    action is unknown.

    It reduces swelling,

    inflammation andpain, and is used for

    the relief of mild tomoderately severe

    pain accompaniedby inflammation.

    250-

    500mg POTID

    5mg IV

    now then25mg 1

    tab OD

    Contraindicated

    with patient withallergy to

    naproxen, otherNSAIDs, and

    salicylates.

    CNS:

    Headache,dizziness,

    insomnia, fatigue,tiredness

    DERMATOLOGI

    C:Rash, sweating,

    stomatitis

    GI:Nausea, dyspnea,

    GI pain, diarrhea,vomiting,

    constipation,flatulence

    GU:

    Renalimpairement,

    hematuria,dysuria

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatioRight to:

    -Medication-Time

    -Route-Client

    -Assessment- Dosage

    -Evaluation-Client Education

    -Documenta-Tion

    -Refuse

    Instruct to takedrug with meal ofood.

    Instruct thepatient not to che

    cut or crush thedrug.

    Inform the patieabout the differen

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    HEMATOLOGIC

    :Bleeding platelet

    inhibition wihhigher doses,

    aplastic anemia,

    menorrhagia

    RESPIRATORY:

    Dyspnea,hemoptysis,

    bronchospasm,rhinitis

    OTHER:

    Peripheral edema

    side effects thatmay occur.

    Report sorethroat, fever, rash

    weight gain, chanin vision, and bla

    tarry stool.

    DRUG STUDY

    GenericName

    BrandName

    Classification Mode of Action Indication UsualDose

    ActualDose

    Contraindication Side Effects NursingResponsibilities

    SP

    IR

    ON

    OL

    AC

    TO

    NE

    AL

    DA

    ZI

    DE

    Aldosteroneantagonist;

    Potassium-sparing

    diuretic

    Competitivelyblocks the effects

    of aldosterone inthe renal tubule,

    causing loss ofsodium and water

    and retention ofpotassium.

    Diagnosis andmaintenance of

    primaryhypertension.

    Treatment ofhypokalemia in

    patients whowould be at risk if

    hypokalemiaoccurred.

    25, 50,100mg

    tab OD Contraindicatedwith allergy to

    spironolactone,hyperkalemia,

    renal disease,anuria, amiloride

    or triamterene use.

    CNS:Dizziness,

    headache,drowsiness,

    fatigue, ataxia,confusion

    DERMATOLOGI

    C:Rash, urticaria

    GI:

    Cramping,diarrhea, dry

    Observe 10 righin giving medicatio

    Right to:-Medication

    -Time-Route

    -Client-Assessment

    - Dosage-Evaluation

    -Client Education-Documenta-

    Tion-Refuse

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    +B

    UL

    TI

    Z

    IDE

    mouth, thirst,vomiting

    GU:

    Impotence,irregular menses,

    amenorrhea,

    postmenopausalbleeding

    HEMATOLOGIC:

    Hyperkalemia,hyponatremia,

    agranulocytosis

    OTHER:Deepening of the

    voice, birsutism

    Give daily doseearly so that

    increasing urinatidoesnt interfere

    with sleep.

    Avoid givingfood rich in

    potassium.

    Weigh patient o

    a regular basis, atthe same time and

    in the sameclothing, and

    record.

    Inform the patieabout the sideeffects of the drug

    Report weightchange of more

    than 3 pounds in day, swelling in

    ankles or fingers,dizziness, and

    muscle weaknesscramps.