Generic Name Brand Name Classification Action Dosage Indications Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities

Chloromphenical Chloromycetin Anti-infective Interferes with or 300g IV Treatment of Dose-related bone > Assess lung sounds,
inhibits protein thru 50 cc rickettsial marrow depression & respiratory pattern, pulse
synthesis in soluset infections aplastic anemia, GI and blood pressure before
bacteria by every 6 disturbances administration and during
binding to 50S hrs peak of medication
ribosomal > Monitor pulmonary
subunits. function tests before
initiating therapy and
periodically throughout
course to determine
effectiveness of
medication
> Observe patient for drug
tolerance and rebound
bronchospasm. If
condition occurs,
withhold medication and
notify physician
immediately.

Paracetamol Omol Syrup Anti-pyretic reducing the 125/vol Relief of pain & Allergic reactions, GI > Administer medicine at
Analgesic activity of the 5ml every for rapid lowering disturbances the time specified or as
cyclo- 6 hrs of fever in close to that time as
oxygenase(COX) bronchitis possible—if there is a
enzyme; this delay, document it.
enzyme
participates in
the production of
prostaglandins
which in turn are
involved in the
pain and fever
processes.

Flexotide Flixotide Anti- controls the signs ½ neb. Treatment of acute sneezing attacks > Administer only the
Accuhaler inflammation and symptoms of exacerbations of immediately after use; drug that you prepare
asthma that are asthma irritation and burning in > If patient refuses
responsive to the nose medication, ask a relative
orally inhaled to assist in administering
corticosteroids the medications.
> Evaluate client's
condition and medication
compatibility
Salbutamol Ventolin β2 acts on the β2 1 tbsp Bronchospasm & Hypokalemia, > Administer medicine at
Syrup adrenoceptor adrenoceptors of 3x a day excessive tachycardia, tremor, the time specified or as
agonist bronchial secretions of muscle cramps close to that time as
muscle, with tenacious mucus possible—if there is a
little or no action (e.g. bronchial delay, document it.
on the β-1 asthma, chronic > Evaluate client's
adrenoceptors of asthma, chronic condition and medication
the heart. bronchitis) compatibility