Score: _________ Grade: ___________

DRUG SUMMARY

Name of Drug Date Classification Dose Mechanism Specific Side Effects Nursing Implications
Generic Ordered Frequency of Action Indication
(Brand) Route

Clarithromycin anti-infectives 500mg Inhibits protein Treatment of CNS: headache. BEFORE:

~ Assess patient for infection
(Biaxin) 1tab synthesis at the the Lower (vital signs; appearance of
anti-ulcer Bid level of the 50S respiratory CV: wound, sputum, urine, and
PO bacterial tract VENTRICULAR stool; WBC) at beginning of
ribosome. infections ARRHYTHMIAS. therapy.
including ~ Obtain specimens for
culture and sensitivity before
pneumonia GI: PSEUDO- initiating therapy.
MEMBRANOUS DURING:
COLITIS, ~ Administer around the
abdominal clock, without regard to
pain/discomfort, meals. Food slows but does
not decrease the extent of
abnormal taste, absorption.
diarrhea, ~ Instruct patient to take
dyspepsia, medication around the clock
nausea. and to finish the drug
completely as directed, even
if feeling better.
AFTER:
~ Advise patient to report the
signs of superinfection (black,
furry overgrowth on the
tongue; vaginal itching or
discharge; loose or foul-
smelling stools).
~ Instruct the patient to notify
health care professional if
symptoms do not improve
within a few days.

Reference: DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 8th EDITION___