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Medication Cards Lv1
Level One Medication Cards
| Name/Class | Route/Use | Side Effects | Nursing Interventions |
|---|---|---|---|
| metronidazole/Flagyl Class: Antibacterial, Amebicide | Oral, IV, Percutaneous. Use: Acute infections, acute intestinal amebiasis. | Nausea, vomiting, skin irritation | Take with food (oral dose). Apply gel after cleansing area. Do not drink alcohol. |
| ampicillin/Principen Class: Penicillin, Antibiotic | Oral, IV, IM. Treatment of infections caused by E.Coli, Salmonella, gram positive organisms, meningitis. | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea | Culture infected area before treatment. Administer on empty stomach with a full glass of water. Do not give with fruit juice or soda. |
| phenytoin/Dilantin Class: Antiepileptic, Antiarrhythmic | Oral, IV. Control of grand mal seizures and psychomotor seizures. Control of status epilepticus. | Nausea, vomiting, mental confusion. | Take with food. Use contraceptives while taking this drug. |
| erythromycin base/Akne-mycin Class: Macrolide antibiotic | Oral, Percutaneous. Treatment of acne vulgaris, acute infections cause by sensitive strains of streptococcuspneumoniae. | Vomiting, diarrhea, local irritation. | Culture site of the infection before therapy. Administer oral erythromycin base on empty stomach with a full glass of water. Do not drink grapefruit juice. (Topical) Wash affected area and apply thin application. |
| metaproterenol sulfate/Alupent Class: Antiasthmatic, Bronchodilator | Oral. Prophylaxis and treatment of bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm that occurs with bronchitis and emphysema. | Restlessness, nausea, vomiting. | Use minimal doses for minimal periods-drug tolerance can occur. Switch to syrup if swallowing is difficult. DNE recommended dose. |
| allopurinol/Aloprim Class: Antigout | Oral, IV. Management of the primary and secondary signs of gout. | Nausea, vomiting, headache. | Administer drug following meals. Drink 3L of water a day. Check urine alkalinity. Arrange for regular medical follow up and blood tests. |
| ascorbic acid/Vitamin C Class: Vitamins | Oral, IV,IM. Prevention and treatment of scurvy. | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. | Diabetics should use caution and learn the correct way to test urine when taking large amounts of ascorbic acid. Caution patients on low sodium diet. Caution patients w/ renal impairment or kidney stones. |
| lorazepam/Ativan Class: Benzodiazepine, Sedative-hypnotic | Oral, IV, IM. Management of anxiety, insomnia due to anxiety, produce sedation, treatment of epilepsy. | Nausea, drowsiness, weakness. | Sublingual has most rapid absorption. (Oral) Take with food or w/ juice or water. Taper dose after long term therapy. |
| trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole/Bactrim Class: Antibacterial | Oral. Uncomplicated UTIs caused by bacterial strains. Tratement of acute otitis media. | Rash, epigastric distress, fever. | Perform culture and sensitivity test before beginning therapy. Protect the 200mg tabs from sunlight. Arrange for periodic blood counts during therapy. |
| calcium carbonate/Tums Class: Antacid and electrolyte | Oral, IV. Dietary supplement when calcium is inadequate. Prevention of hypocalcemia.Symptomatic relief of upset stomach. | Bradycardia, hypotension, hypercalcemia | Do not take other oral drugs w/ in 2 hrs of taking antacid. Chew antacid before swallowing with a full glass of water. Take drug between meals and at bedtime. |
| carisoprodol/Soma Class: Skeletal muscle relaxant (centrally acting) | Oral. Relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness. | Monitor patient for potentially serious idiosyncratic reactions. Take with food. Avoid Alcohol. |
| glycerin/Colace Class: Stool softener, osmotic diuretic | Oral. Temporary relief of constipation, before rectal or bowel surgery. | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. | Only give Osmoglyn orally. Give laxatives as follows: 1 suppository high in rectum, have pt retain for 15-30min. |
| warfarin sodium/Coumadin Class: Anticoagulant, Coumarin derivative | Oral. Blood thinner. Prophylaxis of systemic embolization after acute MI. | Nausea, vomiting, alopecia. | Genetic testing can help determine dosage.Do not use if patient is pregnant. Avoid Alcohol. |
| meperidine hydrochloride/Demerol Class: Opioid analgesic | Oral, IM, IV. Oral/Parenteral: relief of moderate to severe acute pain. Parenteral: properative medication, support anesthesia, and obstetric analgesia. | Nausea, sedation, respiratory depression. | Avoid alcohol. Do not take antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, or OTC drugs. |
| digoxin/Lanoxin Class: Antiarrhythmic Agent | Oral, IV. Heart failure, atrial fibrillation | Headache, weakness, arrhythmias | Monitor apical pulse for 1min before administering. Hold dose if pulse is lower than 60bpm in adult or lower than 90bpm in an infant. Check dosage and preparation carefully. |
| haloperidol/Haldol Class: Antipsychotic, dopaminergic blocker | Oral, IM. Management of manifestations of psychotic disorders. Short term treatment of of hyperactive children with excessive motor activity. | drowsiness, pseudoparkinsonism, cardiac arrest. | Increased risk of death in elderly patients w/ dementia related psychosis. Do not give the injection to children. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. |
| ferrous sulfate/Feosol Class: Iron | Oral. Iron deficiencies. | Nausea, vomiting, constipation. | Confirm pt iron deficiency before treatment. Give w/ meals. Administer liquid preparation in water or juice. Avoid coffee, tea, eggs and milk. |
| cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride/Flexeril Class: Skeletal muscle relaxant (centrally acting) | Oral. Relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions, as adjunct to rest, PT. | Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth. | Avoid alcohol. Avoid OTC drugs. Arrange for analgesics if headache occurs. |
| triazolam/Halcion Class: Benzodiazepine, Sedative-hypnotic | Oral. Insomnia. | Diarrhea, drug dependence, sedation. | Do not drink grapefruit juice. Avoid alcohol. Avoid pregnancy. |
| levothyroxine sodium/Synthroid Class: thyroid hormone | Oral. Replacement therapy in hypothyroidism. Treatment of thyrotoxicosis. | Nausea, vomiting, tachycardia. | Do not use for weight loss. Administer single dose before breakfast with water. This drug will be taken for life. |
| oxycodone and aspirin/Percodan Class: Opioid, Salicylate | Oral. Moderate to moderately severe pain relief. | Dizziness, sedation, constipation. | Monitor blood pressure. Do not break, chew, or crush preparations. Be aware of strong abuse potential. |
| penicillin V potassium/ Penicillin VK Class: Penicillin, Antibiotic | Oral. Mild to moderately severe infections caused by sensitive organisms. Postexposure anthrax prophylaxis. | GI upset, superinfections, mouth sores. | Culture infection before beginning treatment. Take with water ONLY. Continue therapy 2 days after infection has disappeared. |
| nifedipine/Procardia Class: Antihypertensive, antianginal | Oral. Vasospastic and chronic stable angina. | Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness. | Avoid grapefruit juice. Protect drug from sunlight and moisture. Do not crush, chew, or cut tablets. |
| morphine Class: opioid analgesic | Oral, IM, IV. Relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain. | Nausea, vomiting, sedation. | Avoid alcohol. Avoid sedatives, antihistamines, tranquilizers. Avoid OTC drugs. |
| magnesium hydroxide/Milk of Magnesia Class: Antacid, Laxative | Oral. Symptomatic relief of upset stomach. | Nausea, dizziness, diarrhea. | Do not administer w/ other oral drugs w/ 2hrs of antacid. Chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing w/ a glass of water. Give antacid between meals and at bedtime. |
| lithium carbonate/Lithobid Class: Antimanic | Oral. Treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder. | Nausea, vomiting, blurred vision. | Give w/ caution and frequent monitoring of serum lithium levels. Give drug w/ food or milk or after meals. Avoid pregnancy. |
| levoflaxin/Levaquin Class: Antibiotic | Oral, IV. Treatment of infection. | Nausea, diarrhea, constipation. | Culture infected area before therapy. Do not take w/ in 2hrs of taking antacid. Risk for tendinitis and tendon rupture. |
| isophane insulin suspension/NPH Class: Antidiabetic, Hormone. | IV, SubQ. Treatment of type 1&2 diabetes. | Injection site rash/ redness, hypoglycemia, decline in pulmonary function. | Avoid alcohol. Use the same brand of needle, syringe, and insulin. Monitor serum glucose levels to determine dose. |
| insulin/Regular Insulin Class: Antidiabetic, Hormone | Treatment of type 1&2 diabetes. | Injection site rash/ redness, hypoglycemia, decline in pulmonary function. | Avoid alcohol. Use the same brand of needle, syringe, and insulin. Monitor serum glucose levels to determine dose. |
| insulin glargine/Lantus Insulin Class: Antidiabetic, Hormone | Treatment of type 1&2 diabetes. | Injection site rash/ redness, hypoglycemia, decline in pulmonary function. | Avoid alcohol. Use the same brand of needle, syringe, and insulin. Monitor serum glucose levels to determine dose. |
| isosorbide dinitrate/Isordil Titradose Class: Antianginal, Vasodilator | Oral. Treatment of chest pain. | tachycardia, hypotension, angina. | Give sublingual preparations under the tongue or in buccal pouch, discourage patient from swallowing. Take on an empty stomach. |
| cephalexin/Keflex Class: Antibiotic, Cephalosporin | Oral. Infections. | Diarrhea, dizziness, headache. | Arrange for culture and sensitivity tests before beginning treatment. Give w/ meals. Avoid alcohol. |
| furosemide/Lasix Class: Diuretic | Oral, IV,IM. Edema associated w/ heart failure, renal disease, and cirrhosis. | Nausea, dizziness, urinary bladder spasm. | Give w/ food or milk. Give early in the day. Monitor serum electrolytes, liver and renal function, hydration. |
| levodopa/L-Dopa Class: Antiparkinsonian | Oral. Treatment of parkinsonism and symptomatic parkinsonism | nausea, vomiting, adventitious movement. | Give with meals. Decrease dosage if therapy is interrupted. Monitor closely for development of suicidal tendencies. |
| amoxicillin trihydrate/Moxatag Class: Antibiotic, Penicillin | Oral. Treatment of infections. | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. | Culture infected area prior to treatment. GIve in oral preparations only. Continue for 2 days after infection has cleared. |
| diazepam/Valium Class: Skeletal muscle relaxant (centrally acting), Benzodiazepine | Oral, IV Anxiety. | Nausea, diarrhea, constipation. | Monitor BP and P. Use barrier contraceptives. Wear a medical ID band. |
| dexanethasone/Deadron Class: Corticosteroid, Hormone | Oral, IV, IM, Percutaneous. Cancer chemotherapy, various inflammatory and allergic disorders. | Headaches, hypertension, seizures. | Do not give to nursing mothers. Give dose before 9am. Avoid exposure to infection. |
| glipizide/Glucotrol Class: Antidiabetic | Oral. Diabetes. | Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness. | Give drug 30min before breakfast. Do not use during pregnancy. Monitor serum glucose levels for dosage adjustments. |
| chloral hydrate-odan/Chloral Hydrate Class: Sedative-Hypnotic | Oral. Nocturnal sedation. | Nausea, vomiting, nightmares. | Give w/ a full glass of liquid. Avoid alcohol, sleep inducing drugs or OTC drugs. Supervise patients who are alcoholics or addiction prone. |
| acetaminophen/Tylenol Class: Analgesic, Antipyretic | Oral. Pain, fever. | Rash, fever, headache. | DNE recommended dose. Give drug w/ food. Do not take longer than 10 days. |
| heparin sodium injection/Heparin Class: Anticoagulant | IV. Blood thinner | Chills, fever, asthma. | Avoid injury. Cannot be taken orally. Adjust dose according to anticoagulant results. |
| codeine phosphate/ Codeine Class: Opioid Analgesic | Oral, IV, IM, SubQ. Pain relief, Cough supressant. | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness. | Give to nursing women 4-6hrs before scheduled breastfeeding. Do not use IV on children. |
| prochloroperazine maleate/Compazine Class: Antipsychotic,Anxiolytic | Oral. Management of psychotic disorders. | Nausea, vomiting, constipation. | Avoid overexposure to the sun. Avoid skin contact w/ oral solutions. Discontinue if WBC is depressed. |
| flurazepam hydrocholoride/ Dalmane Class: Benzodiazepine, Sedative-hypnotic | Oral. Insomnia. | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness. | Monitor liver and renal functions. Avoid pregnancy. Do not administer to pregnant women. |
| aspirin/Bayer Class: Salicylate, Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, | Oral. Blood thinner, fever, pain. | Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain | Give with food. Avoid OTC drugs. Drink plenty of water. |
| diphenhydramine hydrochloride/Benadryl Class: Antihistamine, sedative-hypnotic | Oral, IV. Allergy relief, sleep aid. | drowsiness, sedation, hypotension | Give with food. Avoid alcohol. Administer syrup if patient can't take tablets. |
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