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    The document provides information on several medications including their generic names, dosages, indications, brand names, classes, and important nursing considerations. It summarizes key details for Ampicillin Sodium which is used for prophylaxis in cesarean sections, Mefenamic Acid for short term pain relief, Paracetamol as an analgesic-antipyretic, Salbutamol for bronchospasm relief, and Ascorbic Acid which supports the immune system and wound healing. Nursing considerations include checking for allergies, monitoring for side effects, following dosage instructions, and administering drugs appropriately.

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    The document provides information on several medications including their generic names, dosages, indications, brand names, classes, and important nursing considerations. It summarizes key details for Ampicillin Sodium which is used for prophylaxis in cesarean sections, Mefenamic Acid for short term pain relief, Paracetamol as an analgesic-antipyretic, Salbutamol for bronchospasm relief, and Ascorbic Acid which supports the immune system and wound healing. Nursing considerations include checking for allergies, monitoring for side effects, following dosage instructions, and administering drugs appropriately.

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    The document provides information on several medications including their generic names, dosages, indications, brand names, classes, and important nursing considerations. It summarizes key details for Ampicillin Sodium which is used for prophylaxis in cesarean sections, Mefenamic Acid for short term pain relief, Paracetamol as an analgesic-antipyretic, Salbutamol for bronchospasm relief, and Ascorbic Acid which supports the immune system and wound healing. Nursing considerations include checking for allergies, monitoring for side effects, following dosage instructions, and administering drugs appropriately.

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    The document provides information on several medications including their generic names, dosages, indications, brand names, classes, and important nursing considerations. It summarizes key details for Ampicillin Sodium which is used for prophylaxis in cesarean sections, Mefenamic Acid for short term pain relief, Paracetamol as an analgesic-antipyretic, Salbutamol for bronchospasm relief, and Ascorbic Acid which supports the immune system and wound healing. Nursing considerations include checking for allergies, monitoring for side effects, following dosage instructions, and administering drugs appropriately.

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    Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:

    Ampicillin Sodium 500mg 1cap Prophylaxis in cesarian section in


    certain high risk patient.
    Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
    Antibiotic -history of allergies to penicillin,
    Penicillin cephalosporins, allergens, renal disorder,
    lactation.
    -physical assessment of culture infected
    area, skin color, lesion; bowel sounds; R,
    adventitious sounds; CBC, LFTs, renal
    function tests, serum electrolytes, HCT,
    Urinalysis.
    -do not give IM injections in the same
    site; atrophy can occur, monitor injection
    sites.
    -Administer oral drug on an empty
    stomach 1hr before or 2hr after meals with
    a full glass of water, do not give with fruit
    juice or soft drinks.
    -Take this drug around the clock.
    -Take the full course of therapy; do not
    stop taking this drug if you feel better.
    Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:
    Mefenamic Acid 500mg 1tab Relief of moderate pain when therapy
    will not exceed 1wk.
    Brand Name: Class: Nursing Considerations:
    NSAID -Be aware that patient may be at
    increase risk for CV events, GI bleeding;
    monitor accordingly.
    -Give with milk or food to decrease GI
    upset.
    - Take only the prescribe dosage; do
    not take the drug longer than 1wk.

    Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:


    Paracetamol 125mg Analgesic-antipyretic in patients with
    aspirin allergy, hemostatic disturbances,etc
    Brand Name: Class: Nursing Considerations:
    Antipyretic -allergy to paracetamol, impared hepatic
    Analgesic (nonopiod) function.
    -do not exceed the recommended dosage.
    -give drug with food if GI upset occurs.
    Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:
    Salbutamol Relief of bronchospasm in obstructive
    pulmonary diseases. Also useful for
    treating bronchospasm in patients with co-
    existing heart.
    Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
    Ventolin Anticholinergic -Instruct patient to use this medication
    and allow at least 5 mins. Between each to
    prevent over stimulation.
    -instruct patient to limit caffeine
    products such as chocolates, coffee, tea,
    and cola, avoid smoking, smoke-filled
    rooms and persons with respiratory
    infection.

    Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:


    Ascorbic Acid Increases protection mechanism of the
    immune system, thus supporting wound
    healing. Necessary for wound healing and
    resistance to infection.
    Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
    Vitamins -Take a large doses of vitamin C in
    divided amounts because the body uses
    only what is needed at a particular time and
    excretes the rest in urine.

    Note: Vitamin C increases the absorption


    of iron when taken at the same time as
    iron-rich foods.

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