NAME OF THE DRUG MECHANISM DOSAGE INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIO ADVERSE NURSING ALERT

OF ACTION NS REACTION
 Generic Name : cefuroxime, Cefuroxime PO Uncomplicated Oral (cefuroxime axetil) Hypersensitivity to - Large doses can Oral drug
cefuroxime axetil, cefuroxime binds to one UTI 125 mg twice cephalosporins. cause cerebral  Take full
 Pharyngitis,
sodium or more of the daily. Respiratory irritation and course
penicillin- tract tonsillitis convulsions; of
binding infections 250-500 caused nausea, vomiting, therapy
 Brand Name: Ceftin , Zinacef
proteins mg twice by Streptococ diarrhea, GI even if
(PBPs) which daily. Uncomplicat cus pyogenes disturbances; you are
 Otitis media
 Classification: Antibiotic, Cephalos inhibits the ed gonorrhea W/ erythema feeling
porin (second generation) final oral probenecid: 1 caused multiforme, better.
transpeptidati g as a single dose. by Streptococ Stevens-Johnson  This
on step of IV Meningitis 3 g 8 cus syndrome, drug is
peptidoglycan hrly. pneumoniae, epidermal specific
synthesis in IM Gonorrhea W/ S. pyogenes, necrolysis. for this
bacterial cell oral probenecid: Haemophilus infectio
wall, thus 1.5 g as a single influenzae, - Potentially n and
inhibiting dose. Moraxella Fatal: Anaphylaxis should
biosynthesis IV/IM Surgical catarrhalis , nephrotoxicity, not be
 Lower
and arresting prophylaxis 1.5 g pseudomembrano used to
cell wall IV per-op, then respiratory us colitis. self-
assembly 750 mg IM 8 hrly infections treat
resulting in for up to 24-48 caused by S. other
bacterial cell hr. Susceptible pneumoniae, problem
death. infections750 mg Haemophilus s.
8 hrly, up to 1.5 g parainfluenz  Swallow
6-8 hrly for severe ae, H. tablets
infections. influenzae whole;
Parenteral (cefuroxime do not
sodium) crush
 Lower
them.
respiratory Take the
infections drug
caused by S. with
pneumoniae, food.
 S. aureus, E. Parenteral drug
coli,  Avoid
Klebsiella, H. alcohol
influenzae, S. while
pyogenes taking
 Dermatologic this
infections drug
caused by S. and for
aureus, S. 3 days
pyogenes, E. after
coli, because
Klebsiella, severe
Enterobacter reaction
 UTIs caused s often
by E. coli, occur.
Klebsiella  You may
 Septicemia experie
caused by S. nce
pneumoniae, these
S. aureus, E. side
coli, effects:
Klebsiella, H. Stomac
influenzae h upset
or
diarrhea
.
-Report severe
diarrhea, difficulty
breathing, unusual
tiredness or fatigue,
pain at injection
site.
NAME OF THE DRUG MECHANISM OF DOSAGE INDICATIONS CONTRAINDIC ADVERSE REACTION NURSING ALERT
ACTION ATIONS
 Generic Diazepam is a Anxiety: Diazepam is Contraindicated  Drowsiness  Do not use for
Name: benzodiazepine  2-10mg PO q6-12hr, OR 2- in patients with;  Lightheadedness everyday
tranquilliser with used to
diazepam 10mg IV/IM Q6-12hr; no  Confusion stress
anticonvulsant, manage mild  Low
more than 30mg/8hrs  Unsteadiness  Do not use for
sedative, muscle to moderate amount  Dizziness
 Brand Name: relaxant, and more than for
Alcohol withdrawal: degrees of of  Slurred speech
Diastat, Valium, amnestic effect. It months unless
binds to receptor in  10mg PO Q6-8hrs during anxiety un albumin  Muscle weakness
Valtoco directed by a
various regions of first 24hrs; reduce to 5mg proteins  Memory problems
conditions in blood clinician
the brain and PO Q6-8HRS PRN
spinal cord. This dominated by  Alcohol  May cause
 Drug Class: drowsiness-
binding increases Preoperative sedation: fears, tentions, intoxicati
benzodiazipine the inhibitory  5-10mg IV 1-2hrs before excitation, on avoid driving
s effects of the surgery; 0.03-0.01mg/kg  Drug or any other
gamma- agitation, or
q30min to 6hrs abuse activities
aminobutyric acid aggressiveness  Myasthe
(GABA). GABA’s
requiring
Seizure disorder: as may occur mia alertness
function include
CNS involvement in  2-10mg PO q6-8hrs as in anxiety gravis, a  Do not
adjunct, OR reactions due skeletal
sleep inductions. discontinue
Also involved in the muscle
to stress abruptly after
control of hypnosis, Status Epilepticus: disorder
conditions and  Wide-
long-term use-
memory, anxiety,  5-10mg IV/IM q5-10min;
epilepsy, and not to exceed 30mg, OR anxiety state angle withdrawal
neuronal activity. glaucom symptoms
with somatic
a may occur
expressions.
 Worseni  Rise slowly as
ng of fainting may
debilitati occur
ng
chronic
lung
diseases
NAME OF THE DRUG MECHANISM OF DOSAGE INDICATIONS CONTRAINDIC ADVERSE REACTION NURSING ALERT
ACTION ATIONS
 Generic Paracetamol is Intravenous >Control of Hypersensitivity, Significant: 1. Do not
Name: used to treat Fever, Mild to moderate pain
pain due to
Severe hepatic  Thrombocytopenia, exceed
paracetamol many conditions Adult: 33-50 kg: 15 mg/kg 4-6 impairment or leucopenia,
such hourly if needed. Max: 3 g daily. headache, active liver 4gm/24hr. in
 Brand Name: neutropenia,
as headache, >50 kg: 1 g 4-6 hourly if needed. earache, disease (IV). pancytopenia, adults and
Biogesic,
Panadol, muscle aches, Max: 4 g daily. Administer by dysmenorrhea, methaemoglobinaem 75mg/kg/da
Tylenol arthritis, infusion over 15 minutes. arthralgia, ia, agranulocytosis, y in children.
backache, angioedema, pain
 Drug Class: myalgia, 2. Do not take
toothaches, Oral and burning
Non-narcotic musculoskelet for >5days
colds, and fevers. Fever, Mild to moderate pain sensation at inj site.
analgesic,
It relieves pain in Adult: 0.5-1 g 4-6 hourly. Max: 4 al pain, Rarely, hypotension for pain in
Antipyretic
mild arthritis but g daily. arthritis, and tachycardia. children, 10
has no effect on
immunizations days for pain
the underlying Gastrointestinal disorders:
inflammation and , teething, in adults, or
 Nausea, vomiting,
swelling of the tonsillectomy. constipation. more than 3
joint. days for
>To reduce Nervous system disorders: fever in
fever in viral  Headache. adults.
and bacterial 3. Extended-
Psychiatric disorders:
infections  Insomnia. Release
tablets are
>As a not to be
substitute chewed.
for aspirin in 4. Monitor
upper GI CBC, liver
disease, and renal
bleeding functions.
disorders 5. Assess for
clients in fecal occult
anticoagulant blood and
therapy and nephritis.
gouty arthritis. 6. Avoid using
OTC drugs
with
Acetaminop
hen.

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