Validity: 29 October 2023
Generic Name: Rifampicin
Brand Name: Eufropin
Drug Description: is an antibiotic used to
treat several types of bacterial infections,
including tuberculosis, Mycobacterium
avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires'
disease.
Manufacturer: Lloyd Laboratories,Inc.
Trader: Westfield Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Distributor: Eliset Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 21 November 2022
FDA Approval: 1971
Side Effects: Upset stomach, heartburn,
nausea, menstrual changes, or headache
may occur. If any of these effects persist
or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
This medication may cause urine, sweat,
saliva, or tears to change color (yellow,
orange, red, or brown).
Nursing Considerations:
 can turn body fluids red
 may cause diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, confusion
 assess lung sounds and sputum
characteristics
 evaluate renal and liver
function tests
 instruct patient not to skip or
double dose
 must complete entire dose (6-
12 month therapy)
Generic Name: Rifampicin +
Isoniazid
Brand Name: Bifix
Drug Description: is a medication used to
treat tuberculosis. It is a fixed dose
combination of isoniazid and rifampicin
(rifampin). It is used together with other
antituberculosis medication. It is taken by
mouth
Manufacturer: Lupin Limited
Trader:Importer: Lupin Philippines, Inc.
Distributor: United Laboratories, Inc
Country of Origin: India
Side Effects: CNS: Fatigue, drowsiness,
headache, ataxia, confusion, dizziness,
inability to concentrate, generalized
numbness, pain in extremities, muscular
weakness. Special Senses: Visual
disturbances, transient low-frequency
hearing loss, conjunctivitis. GI: Heartburn,
epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, flatulence, cramps, diarrhea,
pseudomembranous colitis, transient
elevations in liver function tests (bilirubin,
BSP, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST),
pancreatitis. Hematologic:
Thrombocytopenia, transient leukopenia,
anemia, including hemolytic anemia.
Body as a Whole: Hypersensitivity (fever,
pruritus, urticaria, skin eruptions, soreness
of mouth and tongue, eosinophilia,
hemolysis), flu-like syndrome. Urogenital:
Hemoglobinuria, hematuria, acute renal
failure, light-chain proteinuria, menstrual
disorders, hepatorenal syndrome, (with
intermittent therapy). Respiratory:
Hemoptysis. Other: Increasing lethargy,
liver enlargement and tenderness,
jaundice, brownish-red or orange
discoloration of skin, sweat, saliva, tears,
and feces; unconsciousness.
Nursing Considerations:
•Lab tests: Periodic liver function tests are
advised. Closely monitor patients with
hepatic disease.
•Check prothrombin time daily or as
necessary to establish and maintain
required anticoagulant activity when
patient is Name:
Generic also receiving
Rifampicin +an anticoagulant.
Isoniazid + Ethambutol
Brand Name: Fixcom 3
Drug Description: -also known as
ethambutol/isoniazid/rifampin, is a
medication used to treat tuberculosis.It is
a fixed dose combination of ethambutol,
isoniazid, and rifampicin.It is used either
along or with other antituberculosis
medication. It is taken by mouth. Side
effects are those of the underlying
medications.Use may not be suitable in
children.

Manufacturer: Wyeth Pakistan Limited
Importer: Pfizer, Inc
Distributor: Pfizer, Inc
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Validity: 08 January 2023
FDA Approval:
Side Effects: Central nervous system:
Headache, confusion, disorientation
Endocrine & metabolic: Acute gout or
hyperuricemia
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain,
anorexia, nausea, vomiting
<1%: Malaise, mental confusion, fever,
rash, pruritus, abnormal LFTs, peripheral
neuritis, optic neuritis, anaphylaxis
Nursing Considerations:
 Reinforce compliance
 Monitor visual testing periodically in
patients receiving more than 15
mg/kg/day; periodic renal,
 hepatic, and hematopoietic tests
Generic Name: Rifampicin + Isoniazid +
Ethambutol HCl
Brand Name: Tritab
Drug Description: also known as
ethambutol/isoniazid/rifampin, is a
medication used to treat tuberculosis.It is
a fixed dose combination of ethambutol,
isoniazid, and rifampicin.It is used either
along or with other antituberculosis
medication.
Manufacturer: Wyeth Pakistan Limited
Importer: Pfizer, Inc
Distributor: Pfizer, Inc
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Validity: 08 January 2023
Side Effects: Central nervous system:
Headache, confusion, disorientation
Endocrine & metabolic: Acute gout or
hyperuricemia
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain,
anorexia, nausea, vomiting
 <1%: Malaise, mental confusion,
fever, rash, pruritus, abnormal LFTs,
peripheral neuritis, optic neuritis,
anaphylaxis
Nursing Considerations:
 Reinforce compliance
 Monitor visual testing
periodically in patients
receiving more than 15
mg/kg/day; periodic renal,
hepatic, and hematopoietic
tests
Generic Name:
Rifampicin/Isoniazid/Pyrazinamide/Etha
mbutol
Brand Name: Fixcom 4
Drug Description: also known as
ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifam
pin, is a medication used for tuberculosis.
Manufacturer: Lloyd Laboratories, Inc.
Trader: Natrapharm, Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 21 July 2020
Side Effects:
•red discoloration of your teeth, sweat,
urine, saliva, and tears;
•nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
•mild rash or itching; or
•joint or muscle pain.
Nursing Considerations:
 Reinforce compliance
 Monitor visual testing
periodically in patients
receiving more than 15
mg/kg/day; periodic renal,
hepatic, and hematopoietic
tests
Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Brand Name: Decilone
Drug Description: is a type
of corticosteroid medication.[1] It is used in
the treatment of many conditions,
 including rheumatic problems, a number
of skin diseases,
severe allergies, asthma, chronic
obstructive lung disease, croup, brain
swelling, and along
with antibiotics in tuberculosis.
Manufacturer: Asian Antibiotics, Inc.
Trader: Westmont Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 26 May 2020
FDA Approval: 1961
Side effects:
fluid retention (swelling in your hands or
ankles);
 increased appetite;
 mood changes, trouble sleeping;
 skin rash, bruising or discoloration;
 acne, increased sweating, increased
hair growth;
 headache, dizziness;
 nausea, vomiting, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Observe for signs of adverse reactions.
 Monitor blood pressure 2-3 times daily.
 Test for glycosuria daily. If urine is
positive for sugar, check each urine.
 Observe gastric aspirates and stools for
bleeding.
 Observe closely for signs of infection.
Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Brand Name: Drenex
Drug description: is a type
of corticosteroid medication.[1] It is used in
the treatment of many conditions,
including rheumatic problems, a number
of skin diseases,
severe allergies, asthma, chronic
obstructive lung disease, croup, brain
swelling, and along
with antibiotics in tuberculosis.
Manufacturer: Asian Antibiotics, Inc
Trader: UNILAB, Inc
Importer: United American Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 09 July 2022
FDA Approval: 1961
Side effects:
fluid retention (swelling in your hands or
ankles);
 increased appetite;
 mood changes, trouble sleeping;
 skin rash, bruising or discoloration;
 acne, increased sweating, increased
hair growth;
 headache, dizziness;
 nausea, vomiting, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Observe for signs of adverse reactions.
 Monitor blood pressure 2-3 times daily.
 Test for glycosuria daily. If urine is
positive for sugar, check each urine.
 Observe gastric aspirates and stools for
bleeding.
Generic Name: Hydrocortisone sodium
succinate
Brand Name: Hydrovex
Drug Description:
relieves inflammation in various parts of
the body.As treatment of certain kinds
of autoimmune diseases, skin
conditions, asthma and other lung
conditions.As treatment for a variety of
cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma,
and multiple myeloma. To treat
nausea and vomiting associated with
some chemotherapy drugs.Used to
stimulate appetite in cancer patients
with severe appetite problems.The
lotion (topical) is used in treatment of
allergic skin reactions, and relieves
symptoms of itching, redness, and
swelling. Also used to replace steroids in
conditions of adrenal insufficiency (low
production of needed steroids
produced by the adrenal glands).
Manufacturer: Shandong Xier Kangtai
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Importer: Sannovex Pharmaceutical
Distributor
Distributor: Sannovex Pharmaceutical
Distributor
Country of Origin: China
Validity: 23 July 2024
FDA Approval:
 Side effects:
 Increased appetite.
 Irritability.
 Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
 Swelling in your ankles and feet (fluid
retention)
 Nausea, take with food.
 Heartburn.
 Muscle weakness.
 Impaired wound healing.
Nursing Considerations:
 Give daily before 9 AM to mimic
normal peak diurnal
corticosteroid levels and minimize
HPA suppression.
 Space multiple doses evenly
throughout the day.
 Do not give IM injections if patient
has thrombocytopenic purpura.
 Rotate sites of IM repository
injections to avoid local atrophy.
 Use minimal doses for minimal
duration to minimize adverse
effects.
 Taper doses when discontinuing
high-dose or long-term therapy.
 Arrange for increased dosage
when patient is subject to
unusual stress.
 Ensure that adequate amount of
Ca2+ is taken if prolonged
administration of steroids.
 Use alternate-day maintenance
therapy with short-acting
corticosteroids whenever
possible.
Generic Name: Hydrocostisone
sodium succinate
Brand Name: Hycort
Drug Description:
relieves inflammation in various parts of
the body.As treatment of certain kinds
of autoimmune diseases, skin
conditions, asthma and other lung
conditions.As treatment for a variety of
cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma,
and multiple myeloma. To treat
nausea and vomiting associated with
some chemotherapy drugs.Used to
stimulate appetite in cancer patients
with severe appetite problems.The
lotion (topical) is used in treatment of
allergic skin reactions, and relieves
symptoms of itching, redness, and
swelling. Also used to replace steroids in
conditions of adrenal insufficiency (low
production of needed steroids
produced by the adrenal glands).
Manufacturer: Umedica Labs Pvt Ltd
Importer: Suhitas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Distributor: Suhitas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CountryofOrigin:India
Validity: 29 January 2020
FDA Approval:
Side Effects:
 Increased appetite.
 Irritability.
 Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
 Swelling in your ankles and feet (fluid
retention)
 Nausea, take with food.
 Heartburn.
 Muscle weakness.
 Impaired wound healing.
Nursing Considerations:
 Give daily before 9 AM to mimic
normal peak diurnal
corticosteroid levels and minimize
HPA suppression.
 Space multiple doses evenly
throughout the day.
 Do not give IM injections if patient
has thrombocytopenic purpura.
 Rotate sites of IM repository
injections to avoid local atrophy.
 Use minimal doses for minimal
duration to minimize adverse
effects.
 Taper doses when discontinuing
high-dose or long-term therapy.
 Arrange for increased dosage
when patient is subject to
unusual stress.
 Ensure that adequate amount of
Ca2+ is taken if prolonged
administration of steroids.
 Use alternate-day maintenance
therapy with short-acting
corticosteroids whenever
possible.
Generic name: Mometasone
Furoate
Brand Name: Momate

Drug Description:
is used to treat skin conditions
suchnas eczema, psoriasis, allergies,and ras
h. Mometasone decreases swelling
(inflammation), itching, and redness.
Mometasone is a medium-strength
corticosteroid.
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Ltd.
Importer: GLENMARK PHILIPPINES
Distributor: GLENMARK PHILIPPINES
Country of Origin: India
Validity: 27 April 2021
FDA approval: October 1,1997
Side effects:
CNS: headache, agitation, depression,
dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, restlessness.
EENT: dysphonia, hoarseness, cataracts,
nasal congestion, pharyngitis, sinusitis.
Resp: bronchospasm, cough, wheezing.
GI: diarrhea, dry mouth, dyspepsia,
esophageal candidiasis, taste
disturbances, nausea. Endo: adrenal
suppression (q dose, long-term therapy
only),pgrowth (children),pbone mineral
density. MS: back pain. Misc:
hypersensitivity reactions including
ANAPHYLAXIS, LARYNGEAL EDEMA,
URTICARIA, and BRONCHOSPASM,
CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME.
Nursing Considerations:
● Monitor respiratory status and lung
sounds. Assess pulmonary function tests
periodically during and for several months
after a transfer from systemic to inhalation
corticosteroids.
● Assess patients changing from systemic
corticosteroids to inhalation
corticosteroids for signs of adrenal
insufficiency (anorexia, nausea, weakness,
fatigue, hypotension, hypoglycemia)
during initial therapy and periods of stress.
If these signs appear, notify health care
professional immediately; condition may
be lifethreatening.
● Monitor for withdrawal symptoms (joint
or muscular pain, lassitude, depression)
during withdrawal from oral
corticosteroids.
Monitor growth rate in children receiving
chronic therapy; use lowest possible dose.
● May cause decreased bone mineral
density during prolonged therapy. Monitor
patients with increased risk (prolonged
immobilization, family history of
osteoporosis, post-menopausal status,
tobacco use, advanced age, poor
nutrition, chronic use of drugs that can
reduce bone mass [anticonvulsants, oral
corticosteroids]) for fractures.
● Monitor for signs and symptoms of
hypersensitivity reactions (rash, pruritis,
swelling of face and neck, dyspnea)
periodically during therapy.
● Lab Test Considerations: Periodic
adrenal function tests may be ordered to
assess degree of hypothalamic-pituitary-
adrenal (HPA) axis suppression in chronic
therapy. Children and patients using
higher than recommended doses are at
highest risk for HPA suppression.
● May cause q serum and urine glucose
concentrations if significant absorption
occurs
Generic Name: Prednisone
Brand Name: Cort
Drug Description:
is a glucocorticoid medication mostly
used to suppress the immune system and
decrease inflammation in conditions such
as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic
diseases. It is also used to treat high blood
calcium due to cancer and adrenal
insufficiency along with other steroids. It is
taken by mouth.
Manufacturer: Lloyd Laboratories, Inc.
Trader: Foramen Products Corporation
Distributor: RL Pharma Enterprises, Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 30 August 2024
FDA Approval:
Side effects:
pression, euphoria,
headache,qintracranial pressure (children
only), personality changes, psychoses,
restlessness. EENT: cataracts,qintraocular
pressure. CV: hypertension. GI: PEPTIC
ULCERATION, anorexia, nausea, vomiting.
Derm: acne,pwound healing,
ecchymoses, fragility, hirsutism,
petechiae. Endo:
adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia. F
and E: fluid retention (long-term high
 doses), hypokalemia, hypokalemic
alkalosis. Hemat: THROMBOEMBOLISM,
thrombophlebitis. Metab: weight gain,
weight loss. MS: muscle wasting,
osteoporosis,
avascular necrosis of joints, muscle
pain.Misc:cushingoid appearance(moon
face,
buffalo hump),qsusceptibility to infection.
Nursing Considerations:
● Indicated for many conditions. Assess
involved systems before and periodically
during therapy.
● Assess patient for signs of adrenal
insufficiency (hypotension, weight loss,
weakness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
lethargy, confusion, restlessness) before
and periodically during therapy.
● Monitor intake and output ratios and
daily weights. Observe patient for
peripheral edema, steady weight gain,
rales/crackles, or dyspnea. Notify health
care professional if these occur.
● Pedi: Children should have periodic
evaluations of growth.
● Lab Test Considerations: Monitor serum
electrolytes and glucose. May cause
hyperglycemia, especially in persons with
diabetes. May cause hypokalemia.
Patients on prolonged courses of therapy
should routinely have hematologic values,
serum electrolytes, and serum and urine
glucose evaluated. May decrease WBC
counts. Maypserum potassium and
calcium andqserum sodium
concentrations. ● Guaiac-test stools.
Promptly report presence of guaiac-
positive stools.
● Mayqserum cholesterol and lipid values.
Maypuptake of thyroid 123I or 131I.
● Suppress reactions to allergy skin tests.
● Periodic adrenal function tests may be
ordered to assess degree of
hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal axis
suppression in systemic and chronic
topical therapy
Generic Name: Prednisone
Brand Name: Prednisaph
Drug Description: isused for severe
allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Blood
disorders, Skin conditions and
other conditions. It works by
modifying the body's immune
response.
Manufacturer: Sapphire Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Importer: Nelpa Lifesciences, Inc.
Distributor: Nelpa Lifesciences, Inc.
Country of Origin: India
Validity: 11 August 2020
Side effects:
pression, euphoria,
headache,qintracranial pressure (children
only), personality changes, psychoses,
restlessness. EENT: cataracts,qintraocular
pressure. CV: hypertension. GI: PEPTIC
ULCERATION, anorexia, nausea, vomiting.
Derm: acne,pwound healing,
ecchymoses, fragility, hirsutism,
petechiae. Endo:
adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia. F
and E: fluid retention (long-term high
doses), hypokalemia, hypokalemic
alkalosis. Hemat: THROMBOEMBOLISM,
thrombophlebitis. Metab: weight gain,
weight loss. MS: muscle wasting,
osteoporosis, avascular necrosis of joints,
muscle pain.Misc:cushingoid
appearance(moon face,
buffalo hump),qsusceptibility to infection.
Nursing Considerations:
● Indicated for many conditions. Assess
involved systems before and periodically
during therapy.
● Assess patient for signs of adrenal
insufficiency (hypotension, weight loss,
weakness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
lethargy, confusion, restlessness) before
and periodically during therapy.
● Monitor intake and output ratios and
daily weights. Observe patient for
peripheral edema, steady weight gain,
rales/crackles, or dyspnea. Notify health
care professional if these occur.
● Pedi: Children should have periodic
evaluations of growth.
● Lab Test Considerations: Monitor serum
electrolytes and glucose. May cause
hyperglycemia, especially in persons with
diabetes. May cause hypokalemia.
Patients on prolonged courses of therapy
should routinely have hematologic values,
serum electrolytes, and serum and urine
glucose evaluated. May decrease WBC
counts. Maypserum potassium and
calcium andqserum sodium
concentrations.
● Guaiac-test stools. Promptly report
presence of guaiac-positive stools.
● Mayqserum cholesterol and lipid values.
Maypuptake of thyroid 123I or 131I.
● Suppress reactions to allergy skin tests.
Generic Name: Bacillus clausii
Brand Name: Erceflora
Drug Description: use in preterm
neonates to prevent infection,
treatment of nasal allergies and upper
respiratory infections in children, and
treatment of acute or chronic diarrhea,
small-intestine bacterial overgrowth
(SIBO), and adverse effects of
Helicobacter pylori therapy in adults.
Manufacturer: Sanofi S.p.A.
Importer: Sanofi-Aventis Philippines, Inc.
Country of Origin:Philippines
Validity: 12 April 2023
FDA Approval:
Side effects:
GI: bloating, constipation, flatulence
Misc: fungemia,, increase thirst
Nursing Considerations:
 Shake drug well before
administration
 Monitor for any unusual effects of
the drug
 Administer drug within 30 minutes
after opening the container
 Dilute dug with sweetened
milk,orange juice or tea
 Administer drug orally
Drug Description: is a medication
used for heart related chest pain,
heart failure, and esophageal
spasms. It can be used both to
treat and to prevent heart related
chest pain, however is generally
less preferred than beta blockers or
calcium channel blockers. It is
taken by mouth.
Manufacturer: Lloyd Laboratories,
Inc.
Trader: Kaufmann Pharma Inc.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Validity: 11 October 2023
FDA Approval: September 22,1998
Side Effects: CNS: dizziness,
headache. CV: hypotension,
tachycardia, paradoxic
bradycardia, syncope.GI:
nausea, vomiting.Misc: flushing,
tolerance
Nursing Considerations:
 Assess location, duration, intensity,
and precipitating factors of
anginal pain.
 Monitor BP and pulse routinely
during period of dosage
adjustment.
 Lab Test Considerations: Excessive
doses mayqmethemoglobin
concentrations.

Generic Name: Isosorbide

mononitrate
Brand Name: Ismodin