DRUG STUDY

Generic Name
Salbutamol

Brand Name
Ventolin

Dosage/ Route
1 nebule Every 6 hours

Classification

Action

Indication

Contraindication

Adverse Reaction

Nursing Consideration

Bronchodilator

Stimulates beta2 receptors of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation. Causes less tachycardia and is longer-acting than isoproterenol.

Prophylaxis and relief of bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease.

Hypersensitivity to drug

Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, tremor

Maintain calm, reassuring approach. Do not leave child unattended if acutely short of breath; should improve 30-60 min after therapy.

May cause dizziness, use with caution.

Keep record of pulse and respiratory rate.

Cefuroxime sodium

Zinacef

300 mg IV ANST (-)

Second generation cephalosporin

The cephalosporin interferes with a final step in the formation of the bactericidal wall, resulting in

Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin or other related drug

Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain

Make sure the patient is not allergic to Cefuroxime.

Before giving IV meds, check first the

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patency and also the site of IV insertion. Report if there is persistent diarrhea.

Monitor VS especially Temp. It can be given with or without food. Give med if temperature reaches 37.8 C or more. Advise patients mother to report if any side effects occur.

It may cause dizziness.

Clarithromycin

Biaxin

125 mg/mL, 3mL BID PO

Macrolide antibiotic

Macrolide antibiotic that acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal

Communityacquired pneumonia in children

Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotic

Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, abnormal taste,

May take with or without meals. Foods may decrease chance of

subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thus interfering with or inhibiting microbial protein synthesis.

headache

stomach upset but delays onset of absorption. Drug may cause bitter taste. Take with sufficient amount of water. Report any persistent diarrhea.

Ascorbic acid

Carezee

Multivitamin

To prevent deficiency in patients with poor nutritional habits or increased requirement

1ml OD PO

Stimulates collagen formation and tissue repair, involved in oxidationreductions reaction.

Take with food for best absorption and utilization.

Stress proper nutritional habits to prevent recurrence of deficiency.

Inform pt. that vit. C is readily absorbed from citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes and leafy

vegetables.

Salbutamol

Asmalin

2 mL TID PO

Bronchodilator

Stimulates beta2 receptors of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation. Causes less tachycardia and is longer-acting than isoproterenol.

Relief of bronchospasm in children

Hypersensitivity to drug

Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, tremor

Take as directed; do not exceed prescribed dose.

Maintain calm, reassuring approach. Do not leave child unattended if acutely short of breath; should improve 30-60 min after therapy.

May cause dizziness, use with caution.

Keep record of pulse and respiratory rate.