Povidone Iodine Drug Study
Povidone Iodine Drug Study
Povidone Iodine Drug Study
College of Nursing
Center of Excellence (COE) | Level IV Re-Accredited (AACCUP)
Telephone No.: (032) 254 4837
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Website: www.cnu.edu.ph
DRUG STUDY
Nursing
Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Side Effects
Responsibilities
Generic Name: Pharmacologic Class: The antimicrobial General Indications: o Iodine CNS: vomiting, Before
Povidone Iodine action of povidone- Treatment for minor hypersensitivit nausea o Perform
Therapeutic Class: iodine occurs after wounds (e.g., cuts, y handwashing.
Trade/Brand Name: Antiseptic iodine disassociates scrapes, burns) and to o Thyroid disease CV: hypotension, o Check
Betadine from the complex. help prevent or treat o Burns, renal sinus tachycardia doctor’s order.
Pregnancy Risk Once in the free form, mild skin infections. impairment o Obtain
Patients’ Dose Category: D iodine rapidly o Ocular Respi: wheezing, patient’s
Wound dressing with penetrates microbial Patient’s Indication: exposure tightness in the chest health history,
Betadine BID cell membranes and or throat, trouble including
interacts with proteins, Caution: breathing present and
Route: Topical, nucleotides, and fatty Use with caution in past
Opthalmic acids in the cytoplasm children and infants, GI: diarrhea conditions and
and cytoplasmic and should be under the medications.
Form: Topical membrane. This prescription of a health Derm: rash, itching, o Perform
solution, cream, interaction ultimately care professional. red/swollen/blistered physical
ointment, lotion results in rapid cell skin, angioedema, assessment
death. Interactions: erythema and obtain
Maximum dose: Drug to drug: baseline data.
Not indicated (apply Pharmacokinetics: o Benzalkonium Misc: fever o Ensure right
as needed) Povidone-iodine Chloride- the patient, right
products are
Minimum dose: administered topically use of iodine drug, right
Not indicated (apply to the skin and via the with this drug dose, right
as needed) ophthalmic route to may be time, and right
the eyes. No specific incompatible. route.
Availability: data regarding o Bupivacaine o Assess patient
pharmacokinetics of (liposomal and for any allergy
Content: povidone-iodine are lidocaine) to Povidone or
Povidone, hydrogen available. o Collagenase- Iodine.
iodide, and elemental Povidone o Assess patient
iodine (9-12%) iodine for any deep
inactivates this punctured
drug. wound, cut,
burn or an
animal bite.
During
o Identify
patient.
o Explain
procedure to
the patient, as
well as the
name of the
drug being
administered,
its therapeutic
and potential
side effects.
o Do not use
with open
wounds or
broken skin.
o Avoid contact
with eyes.
o Instruct
patient to
change wound
dressing as
often as
directed by
physician.
o Ensure that
the affected
area is clean
and dry before
applying
Betadine, and
let the solution
dry before
covering with
bandage.
After
o Wash hands
after the
procedure.
o Teach the
patient the
proper
administration
technique for
the topical
agent ordered.
o Monitor the
area being
treated.
o Monitor
patient for any
adverse
reactions.
o Instruct the
patient to
report severe
irritation,
allergic
reaction, or
worsening of
the condition
being tested.
o Provide
comfort
measures to
help the
patient tolerate
drug effects.
o Document
procedure
accordingly.