Drug Study Aldomet Methyldopa w/Nursing Responsibilities

Generic    Brand                 Dosage                Action              C.I.              Side Eff.    Nsg. Resp

Methyldopa

Aldomet

Adults: 250-500mg PO bid-tid or 250mg-1g IV

Centrally acting antihypertensive, decreases sympathetic outflow

Liver Disease, bisulfate allergy

Discolors urine, initial transient sedation, edema, hemolytic anemia, hepatic disorders, fevers,

Tolerance may occur, Monitor hepatic function, especially in the first 6---12 wk of therapy or if unexplained fever appears. Discontinue drug if fever, abnormalities in liver function tests, or jaundice occur. Discontinue therapy if involuntary choreoathetotic movements occur. Discontinue if edema progresses or signs of CHF occur.

Drug Study Nursing Norvasc w/Nursing Responsibilities

Generic Name	Brand Name	Dosage	Action	Contraindication	Adverse effects	Nursing responsibilities
Amlodipine	Norvasc	Adult: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day	Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and smooth muscle cells, decreasing myocardial contractility and oxygen demands	NORVASC is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine.	Side effects of amlodipine are generally mild and reversible. The two most common side effects are headache and edema (swelling) of the lower extremities. Less common side effects include dizziness, flushing, fatigue, nausea, and palpitations	Monitor BP for therapeutic effectiveness. BP reduction is greatest after peak levels of amlodipine are achieved 6–9 h following oral doses.  Monitor for S&S of dose-related peripheral or facial edema   Monitor BP with postural changes. Report postural hypotension. Monitor more frequently when additional antihypertensives or diuretics are added.

Drug study gaviscon

 

GENERIC NAME Aluminum/ Magnisium  Trisillicate

BRAND NAME Gaviscon

ACTION anti ulcer

INDICATION and DOSAGE 5ml TID after meal Heartburn

CONTRAINDICATION Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to drug

ADVERSE REACTION Constipation; diarrhea Severe allergic reactions (rash;  itching; difficulty breathing;; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY Take the medicine after dolan

Amoxicillin - trihydrate

 Here is a drug study with nursing responsibilities!

Generic Name	Brand Name	Dosage	Mechanism	Indications	Contraindications	Adverse Effect	Nursing Responsibilities
Amoxicillin	Trihydrate	Pediatric patients less than 40kg. URIs, GU infection, skin and soft tissue infection 20-40 mg/ kg/ day PO in divided doses every 8hrs.	Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of cell wall of sensitive organisms causing cell death.	-Infections due to susceptible strains of haemophilus influenzae, e.coli, proteus mirabilis, neisseria gonorrheae, steptococcus pneumoniae, enterococcus fecalis, streptococci, non-penicillinase- producing staphylococci	-Contraindicated with allergies to penicillin, cephalosporins, or other allergens. -Use cautiously with renal disorders,and lactation.	-CNS: Lethargy, Hallucinations, Seizures -GI: Glossitis, Stomatitis, Gastritis, sore mouth, furry tongue, black “hairy” tongue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, entercolitis, pseudomembranous, colitis,nonspecific hepatitis,  -	-Take  this drug a round-the-clock -Take the full course of therapy -Do not stop because you will feel better -This antibiotic  is specific for this problem and should not be used to self-treat other infection -Report unusual bleeding or bruising sore throat, fever, rash, hives, severe diarrhea, difficulty in breathing.

augmentin, Amoxicillin & Clavulanic Acid with nursing responsibilities!

Generic Name	Brand Name	Dosage	Action	Contraindication	Adverse effects	Nursing responsibilities
Amoxicillin & Clavulanic Acid	Augmentin	Adult: 250-500 mg PO q8h	B-lactam antibiotic w/ B-lactamase inhibitor Spectrum. Augmentin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.	Augmentin is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any penicillin. It is also contraindicated in patients with a previous history of Augmentin-associated cholestatic jaundice/ hepatic dysfunction	Abdominal discomfort, allergic reactions, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, nausea, hyperactivity, drowsiness.	Evaluate for infection, use barrier contraception, Monitor for S&S of a rash (usually occurring within a few days after start of drug) suggestive of a hypersensitivity reaction. If it occurs, look for other signs of hypersensitivity (fever, wheezing, generalized itching, dyspnea), and report to physician immediately. Report onset of generalized, erythematous, maculopapular rash (ampicillin rash) to physician.