DRUG STUDY Name of Patient: Age: Sex: Dx: Attending Physician: Ward: Date started:

DRUG STUDY
Date Classifica tion Cephalospo rin Generic Name Cefuroxi me Bran d Nam e C E F T I N Mechanism of Action Second generation cephalosporin that inhibits cell-wall synthesis promoting osmotic instability; usually bactericidal. Indication and Contraindication INDICATION: Effective in treating meningitis & septicemia & for cardiothoracic procedures & surgical prophylaxis. CONTRAINDICATIO N: Contraindicated in paitents hypersensitive to drug or other cephalosporin. Use cautiously is patient hypersensitive to penicillin because of possibility of cross-sensitivity with other betalactam antibiotics. Use cautiously in breastfeeding women & in Actual Dose Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities Signat ure Studen t Signatu re CI

750mg IVTT every 8 hours

CV: phlebitis, & thromboplhebi tis GI :pseudo membranous Colitis, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea. Hematologic: Transient neutropenia, Eosinophilia, Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytop enia. Other: anaphylaxis.

Observe 10 Rs in giving medication. Obtain specimen for culture and sensitivity tests before giving pending results. Before administration ask patient if he as allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin. Tell patient to take drugs as prescribed, even after he feels better. Instruct patient to notify prescriber about rash or evidence of super infection. Advise patient receiving drug IV to report discomfort at

patients with history of colitis or renal insufficiency.

IV insertion site.