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DRUG SUMMARY

Name of Drug Date Classificatio Dose Mechanism Specific Side Effects Nursing Implications
Generic Ordered n Frequency of Action Indication
(Brand) Route
Before:
Inhibits CNS:
calcium ion
> Chronic >Inform prescriber if you are or
Nicardipine Headache, intend to become pregnant. Breast-
from entering stable dizziness, feeding is not recommended.
the "slow angina somnolence,
>Inform prescriber of all
prescriptions, OTC medications, or
channels" or
> manage- paresthesia. herbal products you are taking, and
select voltage- any allergies you have.
sensitive ment of CV: Flushing, During:
areas of essential palpitation, > Report immediately any swelling,
tachycardia, redness, burning, or pain at
vascular hypertensio infusion site.
smooth peripheral > Do not crush or chew sustained
muscle and n edema, release forms; swallow whole.
myocardium > Take with nonfatty food. Avoid
increased caffeine and alcohol.
during CONTRA:
angina, After:
depolarization, > in cancer hypotension > May cause orthostatic
producing a pts. with hypotension (change position
orthostasis. slowly from sitting or lying to
relaxation of
coronary bone Skin: Rash standing, or when climbing stairs)
GI: Nausea, dry > May cause sore mouth (inspect
vascular metastasis gums for swelling or redness - use
mouth
smooth and in pts. soft toothbrush, waxed dental floss,
muscle and GU: Polyuria and frequent mouth rinses);
coronary
with MS: myalgia, > May cause dizziness or fatigue
(use caution when driving or
vasodilation; ventricular weakness. engaging in tasks that require
increases fibrillation, Other: alertness until response to drug is
myocardial known);
hyper- Diaphoresis > May cause or nausea and dry
oxygen
delivery in calcemia, mouth (small, frequent meals,
frequent mouth care, chewing
patients with hypo- gum, or sucking lozenges may
vasospastic help).
phosphatem
angina.
ia, or renal
calculi.