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St. Mary'S College Drug Study: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The document summarizes information on four drugs - Albendazole, Tramadol, Paracetamol, and Co-amoxiclav. It includes their generic and brand names, classifications, indications for use, mechanisms of action, dosages, potential adverse reactions, and nursing considerations for each drug. Key information provided on each drug includes its use for treating specific medical conditions, how it works in the body, recommended dosages for adults and children, common side effects to watch for, and important assessment points for nurses.
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St. Mary'S College Drug Study: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The document summarizes information on four drugs - Albendazole, Tramadol, Paracetamol, and Co-amoxiclav. It includes their generic and brand names, classifications, indications for use, mechanisms of action, dosages, potential adverse reactions, and nursing considerations for each drug. Key information provided on each drug includes its use for treating specific medical conditions, how it works in the body, recommended dosages for adults and children, common side effects to watch for, and important assessment points for nurses.
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ST.

MARY’S COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DRUG STUDY

GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICATIO INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME N ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
Paracetamol  Albenza Anthelmintic prescribed for Albendazole is found Adults and Hematologic: • Assess patient’s fever or pain:
tapeworm, to inhibit the children 12 years Hemolytic anemia, type of pain, location,intensity,duration,
infections polymerization of the and older usually Leukopenia, temperature and diaphoresis
hydatid cyst parasite tubulin into take 1 to 2 Neutropenia,
disease, microtubules. There 500mg tablets Pancytopenia, • Assess allergic reaction such as
cysticercosis or is a higher affinity of orally every 4 to Thrombocytopenia rash or anything that has been mentioned
neurocysticerco albendazole to the 6 hours. Hepatic: in the adverse reactions
sis, parasite tubulin and Children below Liver damage,
capillariasis, so the activity is 12 need to take a Jaundice • Check that the patient is not
cutaneous mediated mainly lower dose, Metabolic: taking any other medication containing
larvamigrans, against the parasite Paracetamol for Hypoglycemia paracetamol.
giardiasis, rather than on the Kids oral drops Skin:
microsporidiosi host. The loss of the contain 100mg Rash, Urticuria • Evaluate therapeutic response
s including cytoplasmic paracetamol q4,
"eptataintestina microtubules leads to as needed
lis infection, impaired uptake of
intestinal glucose by the larval
parasites in and adult stages of
immigrants, the parasites.
strongy
loidiasis,
trichinosis,
trichostrongylia
sis. It works by
killing
sensitive
parasites.

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE


Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DRUG STUDY
Name of Patient: Attending Physician:
Age/ Gender: Clinical Area/ Agency:
Chief Complaint: Submitted to:
Diagnosis:
GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICA INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME TION ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
Tramadol Ultram,      Moderate to severe Tramadol usually For adults: Nausea, vomiting, •Keep an eye out for signs of
Ultram ER,      pain. acts as a analgesic Adults and children constipation, drowsiness or somnolence. If the
Ryzolt, and      including it’s 16 years of age and lightheadedness, patient is unconscious or exceedingly
ConZip.  multimode action, older—At first, 50 to dizziness, difficult to awaken, call a doctor or
  the analgesic is 100 milligrams (mg) drowsiness, or nurse right away. Other mood and
 acquired to be one every 4 to 6 hours as headache may behavior changes to watch for include
 tenth of the needed. Your doctor occur. Some of euphoria, bewilderment, lethargy,
 morphine. may increase your these side effects uneasiness, and anxiety
 dose as needed. may decrease
     However, the dose is after you have
     usually not more been using this
     than 400 mg per day. medication for a
 Children younger while.
  than 16 years of age
 —Use and dose must
 be determined by
 your doctor.

Narcotic

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE


Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DRUG STUDY
Name of Patient: Attending Physician:
Age/ Gender: Clinical Area/ Agency:
Chief Complaint: Submitted to:
Diagnosis:
GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICA INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME TION ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
Co-amoxiclav Addex      Lower respiratory tract Co-amoxiclav is an Adults and children GI:
     infections, otitis media, antibacterial ≥ Diarrhea, Ensure that the patient has
     sinusitis, skin & soft combination 40 kg: Nausea and adequate fluid intake during
 tissue infections, UTI, consisting of Oral 500mg/125 mg vomiting any diarrhea attack.
  pre& post-surgical amoxicillin dosetaken three
 procedures, bone & (assodium) and the times aday. Hematology: Ice chips and crackers to
 joint, infections, dental beta-lactamase Children < 40 kg: Anemia, prevent nausea and vomiting
 infections inhibitor, clavulanic 20 mg/5 Neutropenia The drug must betaken in
 acid (as potassium mg/kg/dayto 60 equal doses around the clock
     clavulanate).Amoxic mg/15mg/kg/day to maintain level in the blood.
     illin is the 4-hydroxy given inthree divided Allergic This could indicate allergy to
     analogue of doses. reactions: drug andit should bereported.
 ampicillin. itching, Dose with caution and
  Amoxicillin hinders rashes, monitor hepatic function at
 the cell wall wheezing regular intervals
 synthesis of sensitive Hepatitis,
 bacteria and is cholestatic
 bactericidal against jaundice
Antibacteria many Gram-positive
and Gram-negative
bacteria

GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICATIO INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME N ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
ranitidine RAXIDE H2 blockers Ranitidine is Ranitidine is a Adult and • headache 
used to treat competitive inhibitor pediatric • abdominal
ulcers of the of histamine H2- dosages: pain
stomach and receptors. The Injection solution • agitation
intestines and reversible inhibition • 25 • hair loss
prevent them of H2-receptors in mg/mL • confusion
from coming gastric parietal cells Syrup • constipation
back after they results in a reduction • 15 • diarrhea
have healed. in both gastric acid mg/mL • dizziness
This volume and Tablet •
medication is concentration. • 75 mg
also used to • 150 mg hypersensitivity
treat certain • 300 mg reaction
stomach and 150 mg PO twice • nausea
throat daily. • vomiting
(esophagus) Symptomatic • anemia
problems (such relief usually • necrotizing
as erosive occurs within 24 inflammation of the
esophagitis, hours after small intestine and
gastroesophage starting therapy. colon in fetus or
al reflux Although higher newborn
disease-GERD, doses of
Zollinger- ranitidine have
Ellison been studied (300
syndrome). mg PO twice
daily), doubling
the standard dose
not improve
efficacy; if a
standard dose is
not effective,
consider alternate
therapy (e.g.,
PPI).

GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICATIO INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME N ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
Hydralazine Apresoline Anthelmintic Essential Adult Min/Max
hypertension  Chemical Dose:  CNS:  Give oral form of drug with meals
• effect: 20.0mg/300.0mg dizziness, to increase absorption.
To manage Unknown. As PediatricMin/Ma headache,
hypertensive adirect-acting x Dose: peripheral  Inform patient that orthostatic
emergencies vasodilator, it 0.5mg/kg/7.5mg/ neuritis. hypotension can be minimized by
related to relaxes kg rising slowly and not changing
pregnancy(pre- arteriolar  CV: position suddenly.
eclampsia or smooth arrhythmias,
eclampsia) muscle. angina,  Tell patient not to abruptly stop
• palpitation, taking the drug, but to call
To manage  Therapeutic tachycardia physician if adverse reactions
severe heart effect: occur.
failure Lowers blood  GI: anorexia,
pressure diarrhea,  Tell patient to limit sodium
N&V intake.

 HEMA:
 agranulocytop
enia ,
 leucopenia,
neutropenia

 METABOLI
C: sodium
retention,
weight gain

 SKIN: rash

 OTHER:
lupus-like
syndrome
GENERIC BRAND CLASSIFICATIO INDICATION MECHANISM OF DOSAGE & ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION
NAME NAME N ACTION FREQUENCY REACTION
Ampicillin Omnipen Antibiotic *Treatment of Inhibits cell-wall Dosage:500mg CNS: Lethargy,  Check IV site carefully for signs
Penicillin infections synthesis during TIV hallucinations, of thrombosis or drug reaction.
caused by bacterial Frequency:BI seizures
susceptible multiplication..  Before giving the drug ask patient
strains of CV: Heart failure about allergic reactions to
Shigella, penicillin or a negative history of
Salmonella, GI: Glossitis, penicillin allergy.
S.typhosa, stomatitis, gastritis,
e.coli, soremouth,
Haemophilus furrytongue,  Watch for signs and symptoms of
influenzae, blackhairy tongue, hypersensitivity
Proteus nausea, vomiting,
mirabilis, diarrhea, abdominal
Neisseriagonor pain, bloody
rhoeae,enteroc diarrhea,
occi,gram- enterocolitis,
positiveorganis pseudomembranous
ms(penicillin colitis,
G-sensitive nonspecifichepatitis
sntaphylococci,
streptococci,
pneumococci) GU: Nephritis
Hematologic:
Anemia,
*Meningitis thrombocytopenia,
caused by leukopenia,
Neisseria neutropenia,
meningitides prolonged bleeding
time
Hypersensitivity:
rash fever,

Chick IV site
carefully for signs of
thrombosis or drug
reaction.

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