NURS 1566 Clinical Medication Worksheet

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Nystatin Nystatin Antifungal 500,000 units PO TID
Peak Onset Duration Normal Dosage Range

Unknown Rapid 2 hr 400,000 – 600,000 units QID

Why is your patient getting this medication: For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
May be used in treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis, solutions
and intestinal candidiasis NA

Mechanism of action and indications: Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Binds to fungal cell membrane allowing leakage of Use cautiously in denture wearers( dentures require
cellular contents. Fungicidal action, or fungistatic soaking in Nystatin suspension.

Common side effects:

GI: diarrhea, N/V, stomach pain
Derm: contact dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or
herbal medicines (ask patient specifically):
None
Lab value alterations caused by medicine:
None noted
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication:
Report irritation of mucus membranes

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Inspect oral mucus membranes before and med?
during therapy Irritation of mucus membranes Decrease in stomatitis