Nursing

Name of Drug Classification/Action Indication Adverse Reaction Contraindication Responsibility Parameters

Generic Name: Classification: Treatment of The most frequent Hepatic dysfunction, *Assess for GI Monitor liver and
Divalproex Sodium Anticonvulsants primary adverse effects are GI urea cycle disorder. complaints. clotting functions.
generalized disturbances, Patients on
Brand Name: Action: seizures, and particularly in initiation *Assess for pain. multiple
Depakote ER Increases level of notably absence of therapy. anticonvulsants,
gamma/aminobutyric and myoclonic *Assess for with metabolic
Dosage & in brain, which seizures, and also changes in bowel. disorders, severe
Frequency: decreases seizure for partial seizures. seizure disorders
15 mg/kg daily activity. Also used to treat *Assess for EPS. accompanied by
increased at 1wk acute manic phase mental retardation
intervals by 5-10 of bipolar disorders *Instruct the patient or organic brain
mg/kg daily and for the to inform physician diseases.
prophylaxis of of transient Pancreatitis.
Route of migraine. intestinal cramps, Hyperammonemia,
Administration: increased plasma thrombocytopenia.
PO prolactin levels and Avoid abrupt
EPS occur. withdrawal. May
affect ability to
drive or operate
machinery.
Pregnancy and
lactation.