DRUG STUDY DRUG NAME CLASSIFICATION INDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Name: Clonidine Brand Name: Catapres

Classification: Anti hypertensive Drug

used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). used to relieve alcohol withdrawal, as an aid in methadone and opiate detoxification, as an aid in quitting smoking, to treat diabetic diarrhea, to treat Tourette's Syndrome. used to reduce menopausal flushing, to treat postherpetic neuralgia, to treat ulcerative colitis, and to diagnose pheochromocyto ma.

anxiety nervousness dizziness or fainting spells increased sweating irregular heartbeat or palpitations chest pain pain or difficulty passing urine stomach pain weakness drowsiness lightheadedness dry mouth constipation

use cautiously in patients with severe coronary insufficiency, recent MI, cerebrovascular disease, chronic renal failure, or impaired drug may be given to rapidly lower blood pressure in some hypertensive monitor blood pressure and pulse rate frequently. dosage is usually adjusted to patient's blood pressure and tolerance. elderly patients may be more sensitive than younger ones to drug's hypotensive effect observe patient for tolerance to drug's therapeutic effects, which may require increased

Generic Name: Captopril Brand Name: Capoten

Classification: ACE inhibitors

used alone or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. improving survival and preventing heart failure and hospitalizations for heart failure after a heart attack. may slow the progression of kidney failure in patients with diabetes or high blood pressure.

dry persistent cough abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea rash dizziness fatigue headache loss of taste loss of appetite nausea vomiting fainting and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

watch for hypotensive effect within 13 hours of first dose or new higher dose should be stored at room temperature, 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F) and away from moisture. the recommended dose of captopril is 25-150 mg two or three times daily. The maximum dose is 450 mg daily.

Generic Name: Nifedipine Brand Name:

Classification: Antianginals

Vasospastic angina, classic chronic stable angina pectoris Hypertension

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, weakness, peripheral edema,

Dont give immediate-release form within 1 week of acute MI or in acute coronary syndrome Alert: despite the previously widespread SL use nifedipine capsule,

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flushing, nausea, Syncope, nervousness, hypotension, palpitations, nasal congestion, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, muscle cramps, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, cough, rash, puritus

avoid this route of administration. Excessive hypotension, MI, and death may result Monitor blood pressure regularly, especially in patients who take beta blockers or antihypertensive Watch for symptoms of heart failure

Generic Name: Calcium Gluconate Brand Name: Kalcinate

Classification: Calcium Salt

used to treat conditions arising from calcium deficiencies such as hypocalcemic tetany, hypocalcemia related to hypoparathyrodis m and hypocalcemia due to rapid growth or pregnancy treatment of black widow

constipation nausea/vomiting loss of appetite unusual weight loss mental/mood changes bone/muscle pain headache increased thirst/urination weakness unusual tiredness rash itching swelling

the drug should be given slowly, e.g., approximately 1.5 mL over a period of one minute should be injected through a small needle into a large vein in order to avoid too rapid increase in serum calcium and extravasation of calcium solution into the surrounding tissue with resultant necrosis. rapid injection of calcium gluconate may cause vasodilation decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope and cardiac arrest.

spider bites to severe dizziness relieve muscle trouble breathing. cramping and as an adjunct in the treatment of rickets, osteomalacia, lead colic and magnesium sulfate overdosage decrease capillary permeability in allergic conditions, nonthrombocyto penic purpura and exudative dermatoses such as dermatitis herpetiformis and for pruritus of eruptions caused by certain drugs Generic Name: Hydralazine Brand Name: Apresoline Classification: Antihypertensive Vasodilator Indicated for hypertension and Eclampsia. CNS: Headache, peripheral neuritis, dizziness, tremors, psychotic reactions characterized by Give oral drug with food to increase bioavailability (drug should be given in a consistent relationship to ingestion of food for consistent response to therapy).

depression, disorientation, or anxitety. CV: Palpitations, tachycardia, angina pectoris, hypotension, paradoxical pressor response, postural hypotension. GI: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, paralytic ileus. GU: Difficult micturition, impotence. Hematologic: blood dyscrasias. Hypersensitivity : Rush, urticaria, pruritus, fever, chills, arthralgia, eosinophilia; rarely, hepatitis and obstructive jaundice.

Drug may cause a syndrome resembling systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Arrange for CBC, LE cell preparations, and ANA titers before and periodically during prolonged therapy, even in the asymptomatic patient. Discontinue if blood dyscrasias occur. Reevaluate therapy if ANA or LE tests are positive. Arrange for pyridoxine if patient develops symptoms of peripheral neuritis. Monitor patient for orthostatic hypotension which is most marked in the morning and in hot weather, and with alcohol or exercise.

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diarrhea

any sign of overdose must be given

Cinnarizine Brand Name: Stugeron

Antihistamine drug

treatment of vertigo/meniere's disease, nausea and vomiting, motion sickness and also useful for vestibular symptoms of other origins.

nausea constipation and other abdominal disturbances dry mouth sweating weight gain jaundice

the proper medical attention. taking greater amounts of Cinnarizine than what is prescribed can be fatal, especially to children so you must really be quick at recognizing the warning signs.