MEDICATION

CLASSIFICATION

MECHANISM OF ACTION

INDIACTION CONTRAINDICATION

GENERIC NAME: Citirizine BRAND NAME: Alnix

Antihistamine and Antiallergic

DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 5mg/5ml (5ml) OD

GENERIC NAME: Paracetamol BRAND NAME: Aeknil DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 150mg/ml (180mg) IV

Antipyretics

Antagonizes the effect of histamine at H1 receptor site; does not bind to or inactive histamine. Anticholinergic effects are minimal and sedation is dose. Decreased symptoms of histamine excess. (sneezing, rhinorrhea, ocular tearing and redness) Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins that may serve as mediators of pain and fever.

I: Relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release including Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis or chronic urticaria. C: Hypersensitivity and acute attacks of asthma

SIDE EFFECT/ ASVERSE EFFECT CNS: Dizziness, drowsiness and fatigue. EENT: Pharyngitis GI: Dry Mouth

NURSING INTERVENTION

Assess allergy symptoms before and periodically during therapy. Assess lung sounds and character of bronchial secretion. Instruct patient to contact health care professional if dizziness occurs or if symptoms persist.

Advise patient that good oral hygiene. I: mild pain and fever. Hematological, skin and other allergic reaction. Monitor the temperature. Note the presence of associated symptoms.

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CLASSIFICATION

MECHANISM OF ACTION

INDIACTION CONTRAINDICATION

GENERIC NAME: Paracetamol

Antipyretics

Inhibits the synthesis of I: Relief of fever, minor prostaglandins that may aches and pains. serve as mediators of pain and fever C: Anemia, cardiac and pulmonary disease.

SIDE EFFECT/ NURSING ASVERSE INTERVENTION EFFECT GI disturbances Monitor the and allergic skin. temperature. Note the presence of associated symptoms.

BRAND NAME: Biogesic

DOSAGE/ ROUTE:

250 mg/5 ml (5ml) PO

GENERIC NAME:

Antipyretics

Salicylates

Produce analgesia and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins.

I: Mild Moderate Pain and fever

Anemia, hemolysis and increased bleeding.

Assess fever and note for associated signs. Monitor for the hematocrit.

C: Bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia. BRAND NAME: Aspirin DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 80-120mg (80 mg) PO

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CLASSIFICATION

MECHANISM OF ACTION Bind to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.

INDIACTION CONTRAINDICATION I: treatment for Skin and skin structure infections.

GENERIC NAME: Cefuroxime BRAND NAME: Ceftin DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 750mg (500mg) IV

Anti-infective

C: Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin.

SIDE EFFECT/ ASVERSE EFFECT Seizures, pain at MI site, Allergic reaction and hemolytic anemia.

NURSING INTERVENTION Assess patient for infection. Monitor prothrombin time and assess patient for bleeding.

GENERIC NAME: Diphenhydramine BRAND NAME: Benadryl Allergy DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 50mg (18mg) IV

Antihistamines

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used for treating allergic reactions. Histamine is released by the body during several types of allergic reactions and to a lesser extent during some viral infections, such as the common cold.

I: Relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release.

Drowsiness, dizziness and headache.

Inform client that this drug may cause dry mouth.

C: Hypersensitivity, Acute attacks of asthma and lactation.

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DRUG STUDY CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM OF ACTION All agents suppress inflammation and the normal immune response. INDIACTION CONTRAINDICATION I: chronic use in other situations is limited because of mineralocorticoid activity. SIDE EFFECT/ NURSING ASVERSE INTERVENTION EFFECT Depression , Assess patient for headache, signs of adrenal nausea, vomiting insufficiency.

MEDICATION

GENERIC NAME: Hydrocortisone

Corticosteroids

BRAND NAME: Cortef DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 100mg (75mg) IV C: Active untreated infection.

GENERIC NAME: Immunoglobulin IV

Immunoglobulin

BRAND NAME: Gamimune N 10% DOSAGE/ ROUTE: 1mg/kg (18mg)/3times a day

Replacement therapy for primary and secondary immunodeficiency, specific passive immunotherapy, and management of specific inflammatory and/or immunologic disorders.

I: used in treating Kawasaki Disease

C: history of severe anaphylactic shock or systemic reaction to immunoglobulin.

Renal failure, nausea and vomiting, headache, tiredness

Monitor for signs of adverse reactions or allergies. Educate patients about the IVIG Therapy.