DRUG STUDY

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Generic Brand Classification Mechanis Contraindicati Side How Dosage Nursing

name Name m of ons effects supplied and responsibilities
action frequenc
y
Simvastat Vidastal Antihyperlipide Does not Use if Tablet: Give 1 Before:
in mic, HMG-CoA reduce pregnant, 5 mg, tab 1. List all
reductase basal planning to 20 mg, orally medicatio
inhibitor. plasma become 40 mg, once a ns
cortisol or pregnant, or 80 mg. day. prescribed
testostero while to ensure
ne levels breasfeeding. non
or impair interact
renal unfavorabl
reserve. y.
(PDR, 2. Assess
spratto, level of
2006 adherence
edition, to weight
pg. 1189). reduction,
exercise,
&
cholestero
l lowering
diet & bp.
 3. Check for
allergic
reactions.
During:
1. May give
without
regard to
meals.
2. A low-
cholestero
l diet must
be
followed
during
therapy.
3. Make sure
the
patient
has taken
the right
medicatio
n.
After:
1. Note
indication
for
therapy
plaque
stability/el
evated
TG/LDL
cholestero
l in CAD.
2. Monitor
CBC,
cholestero
 l profile,
liver, CPK
& renal
function
studies.
3. Report any
S&S of
infection,
unexplain
ed muscle
pain,
tendernes
s,
surgery,tr
auma/
metabolic
disorders.

Generic Brand Classificati Mechanis Contraindicati Side How Dosage Nursing

name Name on m of ons effects supplied and responsibilities
action frequency
Pantopraz Proton Proton 1 tab Before:
ole sodium pump pump orally 1. List
inhibitor inhibitor before drugs
that breakfast prescribe
suppresse once a d to
s the final day. ensure
step in none
gastric require
production acidity
by forming for
a cavalent medicati
bond to on.
two sites 2. Do not
of the H+/ freeze
K+- reconstit
ATPase uted
enzyme drug.
system at 3. Check for
the allergic
secretory reactions
surface of .
the gastric During:
parietal 1. Do not
cell. split,
Results in crush/
inhibition chew the
of both delayed
basal and release
stimulated tablets;
gastric swallow
secretion the
regardless whole.
of the 2. May take
stimulus. with or
Duration without
greater food in
than 24 hr the
due to stomach.
binding to 3. Make
ATPase. sure the
Gastrin patient
levels swallowe
increase. d the
Absorption medicati
begins on.
only after After:
the tablet 1. Instruct
leaves the the
stomach patient
although it to avoid
occurs alcohol,
rapidly. aspirin/
Absorption NSAID’s
is not & food
affected that may
by cause GI
antacids, irritation.
although 2. Report
food may abdomin
delay al pain,
absorption evidence
up to 2 hr of
or longer. bleeding
Extensivel & any
y unusual
metaboliz side
ed in the effects,
liver by worsenin
the CYP g of S&S/
system. lack of
Excreted response
in both .
the urine 3. Keep F/U
(71%) and appointm
feces ents.
(18%).
( PDR,
spratto,
2006
edition,
pg. 996).
Generic Brand Classificati Mechanis Contraindicati Side How Dosage Nursing
name Name on m of ons effects supplied and responsibilities
action frequency
Metoprolo Give one Before:
l tartrate fourth 1. Monitor
tab. CXR, CBC,
Orally liver/renal
twice a function
day. studies,
ECG,
echocardi
ogram, EF
& VS.
2. For CHF,
do not
increase
dose until
symptoms
of
worsening
have
been
stabilized.
3. Check for
allergic
reactions.
During:
1. Make sure
the
patient
swallowed
the tablet
 as
prescribe
d.
2. Make sure
you give
the right
patient &
right
medicatio
n.
3. Provide
the
patient
needs.
After:
1. Advise
patient to
make
position
changes
slowly to
minimize
orthostati
c
hypotensi
on.
2. Caution
patient
that this
medicatio
n may
increase
sensitivity
to cold.
3. Advise
patient to
 carry
identificat
ion
describing
disease
process &
medicatio
n regimen
at all
times.

Generic Brand Classificati Mechanis Contraindicati Side How Dosage Nursing

name Name on m of ons effects supplied and responsibilities
action frequenc
y
Levofloxac Give one Before:
in tablet by 1.Assess for any
mouth seizure history/
once a CNS disorders;
day. may preclude
therapy.
Obtain baseline
cultures, CBC, BS,
liver & renal
function studies.
Thaw frozen
solution at room
temperature/ in a
refrigerator.
During:
1. Administer
 on an
empty
stomach, 1
hr. before/
2 hr. after
meals with
full glass of
water.
2. If gastric
irritation
occurs, may
be
administere
d with
meals.
3. Milk &
yogurt
decrease
the
absorption.
After:
1. Encourage
patient to
maintain a
fluid intake.
2. Instruct
patient to
take
medication
as directed
& to finish
drug
completely.
3. Advise
patient that
frequent
 mouth
wash & oral
hygiene
may
minimize
dry mouth.

Generic Brand Classificati Mechanis Contraindicati Side How Dosage Nursing

name Name on m of ons effects supplied and responsibilities
action frequency
Cilostazol Give 1 Before:
tablet 1. Do not
orally expose
after premixed
lunch single-dose
once a product to
day. excessive
heat; store
at 15-30 C.
2. List drugs
prescribed
to ensure
none
interact
unfavorably
.
3. Assess
location,
characterist
ics, extent
of
abdominal
pain; note
 blood in
emesis,
stool/
gastric
aspirate.
During:
1. Administer
PO
medication
with meals
& with a
snack at
bedtime.
2. In renal
dysfunction
, a dose of
300 mg PO/
IV g 12 hr.
may be
necessary.
3. For IM use,
give
undiluted.
After:
1. Note
general
client
condition.
2. Document
indications
for therapy,
type/ onset
of
symptoms
&
anticipated.
3. Monitor V/S
& I&O.