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Drug Action n
Generic alkylamine Chlorphena Hypersensitivity Drowsiness, Before:
name: derivative, is a mine to thickening of -Obtain and document the
Chlorphenira sedating injection is chlorpheniramine bronchial patient’s vital signs before
-mine antihistamine indicated maleate or any secretions, administering the
Maleate that for acute component of the dizziness, medication.
competitively urticaria, formulation. constipation - Thoroughly assess the
Brand name: and reversibly control of or diarrhea, patient for any known
Lorecare inhibits allergic dry mouth, allergies
histamine H1- reactions to nose, and -Review the patient’s
Drug receptor in the food and throat, medical history for any
Classificatio gastrointestinal insect bites, headache, conditions that may
n: and respiratory loss of contraindicate the use of
Antihistamine tract and blood appetite, Chlorpheniramine Maleate
vessels. This stomach -Inquire about the patient’s
prevents the upset, history of previous blood
release of vomiting transfusions and any
histamine, reactions experienced.
prostaglandins -Explain the purpose,
and potential side effects, and
leukotrienes, expected benefits of the
and also medication.
prevents the -Check the medication
migration of instructions for proper
inflammatory dilution if required.
mediators. -Monitor the patient closely
for any adverse reactions
during and after medication
administration.
During:
-Administer the medication
slowly over at least 1
minute.
-Continuously monitor the
patient’s vital signs and for
any signs of adverse
reactions during
administration.
-Closely monitor the patient
for any signs of transfusion
reactions during the
transfusion
After:
-Continue to monitor the
patient’s vital signs
regularly.
-Monitor the patient’s
respiratory status for any
signs of improvement or
worsening.
-Observe for any adverse
reactions to medications .
Name of Mechanism Of Nursing
Indication Side Effects
Drug Action Responsibilities
Generic Thought to To relieve mild to CNS: headache, BEFORE
Name: produce moderate pain. fatigue, anxiety Assess pain: Type of
Paracetamol analgesia by Resp: Dyspnea pain, location, intensity,
blocking pain CV: Hyper and duration,
Brand impulses by hypotension aggravating/alleviating
name: inhibiting INTEG: Rash, urticaria, factors
Philpara synthesis of injection site pain Check Hepatic studies
prostaglandin in Check Renal studies
Drug the CNS or of DURING
classificatio other substances Do not exceed dosage
n: that sensitize Contraindications Adverse Effects Give with food to
Analgesic pain receptors to Hypersensitivity to GI: hepatotoxicity, minimize GI upset
stimulation. paracetamol hepatic seizure AFTER
Route: Use cautiously with (overdose) Evaluate Therapeutic
Oral impaired hepatic Genito-Urinary: Renal response: absence of
function failure (high, prolonged pain using pain scoring
Drug dose: Use cautiously with doses) Assess for Chronic
500 mg 1 tab long term alcohol use HEMA: hemolytic poisoning: rapid, weak
q4, PRN because therapeutic anemia (long-term pulse; dyspnea; cold,
doses cause use), clammy extremities;
hepatotoxicity. thrombocytopenia, report immediately to
pancytopenia prescriber
TOXICITY: Cyanosis, Teach family of side
jaundice, pancytopenia, effects and adverse
CNS stimulation, effects
delirium followed by
vascular collapse,
seizures, coma, death
Name of Mechanism Indication Side Effects Nursing Action
Drug of Action
Generic A potent Indicated for -Low blood BEFORE
name: diuretic that treatment of pressure Check doctors order
Furosemide inhibits renal disease, >Loss of Assess allergy to furosemide
sodium and reduced hearing
Brand chloride urinary >Dizziness DURING
name: Lasix reabsorption output due to >Abdominal Check the patency of the IV site and IV line
of proximal chronic renal pain Give early in the day so that increased urination
Route: and distal failure will not disturbed sleep
IV tubules and ADVERSE Monitor weight, blood pressure and pulse rate
ascending EFFECTS : Watch for signs of hypokalemia such as muscle
Drug dose: loop of Henle Contraindic >Restlessnes weakness and cramps
20 mg ations s AFTER
>Hypersensit >Constipatio Advice patient to immediately report any side
ivity to n effects.
furosemide
Name of Mechanism Of Nursing
Indication Side Effects
Drug Action Responsibilities
Generic Selective and Indicated for peptic CNS: dizziness, BEFORE
Name: irreversible proton- ulcer disease in headache, myalgia Check the history and
Omeprazole pump inhibitors: adults. GI: Diarrhea, assess for allergy to
Suppresses gastric nausea, constipation, omeprazole and any
Brand name: acid secretion by vomiting, flatulence, of its components
Prosec specific inhibition of acid regurgitation Assess for mentioned
the hydrogen- Integ: Skin rashes contraindications to
Drug potassium ATP as Resp: Upper this drug
classification enzyme system at the respiratory tract DURING
: secretory surface of infection, cough Observe the 10 rights
Proton-pump the gastric parietal Others: dry mouth, of medication
inhibitors cells; blocks the final fatigue administration
step of acid Contraindications Adverse Effects Check for signs of IV
Route: production. Contraindicated with GI: Diarrhea, complication
IV hypersensitivity to abdominal pain, Check the patency of
omeprazole or its constipation, nausea, the IV line then
Drug dose: components vomiting, acid administer the drug
40 mg IV q12 Hepatic disease regurgitation AFTER
Liver problems Integ: Rash Monitor for side
Others: heart failure, effects and adverse
hepatic failure, effect
hematuria Document the
administration
Name of Mechanism Indication Contraindicatio Side Effects Nursing Action
Drug of Action n
Generic Essential for Bleeding 1. Known 1. Injection site Before
name: gamma- disorders hypersensitivity reactions (pain, - Review the patient's
Phylloquinone carboxylatio (hemorrhage, to phylloquinone swelling) recent creatinine and GFR
n of clotting hypoprothrom 2. Severe liver 2. Allergic levels to assess renal
factors II, VII, binemia) disease reactions (rash, function.
Brand name: IX, and X, urticaria) - Consider any recent
Vitamin K1 promoting Vitamin K 3. Anaphylaxis changes in kidney function
blood deficiency (rare) that might affect vitamin K
Route: coagulation. 4. Hemolysis metabolism.
Oral (tablets, Anticoagulant (rare) -Assess Bleeding
capsules) reversal (e.g., Tendencies
warfarin) Adverse -Assess the patient's
Dosage: Effects: dietary intake of vitamin K-
Adult Oral: 1. rich foods, such as green
50-500 mcg Hypersensitivit leafy vegetables.
once daily y reactions -Consider any dietary
2. Hemolytic restrictions or limitations
Frequency: anemia that may affect vitamin K
Once daily 3. Kernicterus intake.
(in newborns) During
4. Interference _ Administer Medication
with Correctly:
anticoagulant * Administer phylloquinone
therapy as prescribed, either orally
or parenterally.
* Follow specific guidelines
for dosage and
administration route.
_Monitor for Adverse
Effects
-Monitor Bleeding
Tendencies:
- Instruct the patient to
report any unusual
bleeding or bruising.
_Evaluate Vitamin K Status:
* Monitor the patient's
international normalized
ratio (INR) or prothrombin
time (PT) to assess the
effectiveness of vitamin K
therapy.
-Adjust the dosage of
vitamin K or anticoagulant
medications as needed.
-Educate the patient about
the importance of taking
vitamin K as prescribed.
- Explain the potential
benefits of vitamin K in
improving bone health and
reducing cardiovascular
risk.
- Advise the patient to
maintain a balanced diet
rich in vitamin K-containing
foods.