Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing

Responsibilities
Brand Name: > inhibits activation > used for the treatment > acquired defective color vision, >assess baseline
TRANEXAMIC ACID of plasminogen of severe localized since this prohibits measuring one BP and pulse
Generic Name: bleeding secondary to endpoint that should be followed before starting IV.
Cyklokapron, hyperfibrinolysis, as a measure of toxicity.
Lysteda including epistaxis, >anticipate
hyphema, or > Subarachnoid hemorrhage. reduced dosage in
Anecdotal experience indicates
hypermenorrhea patients with
that cerebral
(menorrhagia) and edema and cerebral infarction ma impaired renal
hemorrhage following y be caused by CYKLOKAPRON function.
certain surgical in such patients.
procedures, such as >observe patient
conization of the cervix > Active intravascular clotting. with signs and
symptoms of
> used for the thrombosis
management of
hemophilic patients

>used for the treatment

of hereditary angioedema
Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing
Responsibilities
Brand Name: > exerts an intense > used for treatment >MAO inhibitor therapy >monitor
FLUIMUCIL mucolytic action on of respiratory within 14days initiating effectiveness of
mucous and affections therapy. therapy and advent
Generic Name: mucopurulent characterized by thick of adverse effects.
ACETYLCYSTEINE secretions, by and viscous >severe hypertension
depolymerizing the hypersecretions, >instruct patient in
mucoproteic chronic bronchitis and >Coronary artery appropriate use
complexes and the exacerbation; disease, and adverse effects
nucleic acids which pulmonary hypersensitivity due to to report.
confer viscosity to emphysema, pseudoedephrine,
the vitreous and mucoviscidosis and acrivastine or any >assess the
purulent bronchiectasis. component. patients vital signs
component of the
sputum and of >renal impairment >bronchial tapping
other secretions.
>monitor for
bronchospasm
Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing
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Brand Name: ∙ acts centrally on ∙ used for acute cough ∙ Hypersensitivity to drug > Assess cough
SINECOD FORTE brain (vagus nerve) of any etiology. type and
Generic Name: or locally on the frequency.
BUTAMIRATE respiratory tract to ∙ used for pre and
CITRATE suppress the cough post op cough >Monitor the
reflex. sodation for surgical adverse reactions.
procedures and
brochoscopy. >Assess patients’
vital signs.

>Assess sleep
patterns.

>Instruct patient to
cough effectively,
sit upright and take
several deep
breaths before
attempting.

>Advice patient to
minimize cough to
prevent irritants.

>Caution patient to
avoid any activities
requiring alertness
until response to
medication is
known.
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Brand Name: >treatment of >management of >hypertrophic obstructive >drugs should be
DUAVENT obstructive airway reversible cardiomyopathy or given only if the
diseases bronchospasm tachyarrythmia potential benefit
Generic Name: associated obstructive justifies the
IPRATROPIUM >bronchodilator airway disease. >hypersensitivity to atropine potential risk to the
and its derivatives
SALBUTAMOL fetus.
>patient with COPD on
a regular inhaled >position patient
bronchospasm and on high back rest
who required a position
bronchodilator
>do back tapping
after you nebulizer
the patient

>do not give a food

immediately, it can
cause vomiting
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Brand Name: CEFTIN > inhibits synthesis >it is effective for the >hypersensitivity to >determine history
of bacterial cell treatment of cephalosporins and of hypersensitivity
Generic Name: wall, causing cell penicillinase. related antibiotics, reactions to
CEFUROXIME death. pregnancy lactation. cephalosporins,
>effectively treats penicillins and
bone and joint >can cause diarrhea, history of allergies,
infections, bronchitis, nausea, vomiting, particularly to
meningitis, gonorrhea, headache, migraine drugs before
otitis media, and abdominal pain if therapy is initiated.
pharyngitis, lower tolerated.
respiratory tract >inspect IM and IV
infections, skin and injection sites
soft tissue infections, frequently for signs
urinary tract infections of phlebitis.
and is used for surgical
prophylaxis or >report onset of
eliminating infections. loose stools or
diarrhea.

>monitor I&O rates

and pattern;
especially
important in
severely ill patients
receiving high
doses. Report any
significant changes.
Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing
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Brand Name: >bronchodilator >treatment of >individuals who have >may be taken
ANSIMAR TAB bronchial asthma and shown to with or without
Generic Name: pulmonary disease hypersensitivity to food.
DOXOFYLLIN with spastic bronchial Ansimar and its
component. components. >store at room
temperature not
>patient with acute exceeding 30∙C
myocardial infarction
and hypotension.

>in nursing mothers.

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Brand Name: >works mainly by >control of >used with caution in >take exactly as
DIAMICRON stimulating the hyperglycemia in elder people, directed; with
Generic Name: cells in the gliclazide responsive decreased kidney meals at the same
GLICLAZIDE pancreas that diabetes mellitus of function and decreased time each day.
produces insulin. stable liver function.
>do not change
>causes the beta dose or discontinue
cells to produce without consulting
more insulin. the prescriber.

>avoid alcohol
while taking this
medication.

>do not introduce

new medication
without consulting
the prescriber.

>maintain regular
dietary intake and
exercise routine
and always carry
quick source of
sugar with you.
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Brand Name: > Supplemental > used as an >Renal insufficiency, > take each dose
KALIUM DURULE potassium in the electrolyte replenisher, hyperkalemia, with meals mixed in
Generic Name: form of high in the treatment of untreated Addison's water or other
POTASSIUM potassium food or hypokalemia, in buffer disease, constriction of suitable liquid.
CHLORIDE potassium chloride solutions, and in the esophagus &/or
may be able to fertilizers and obstructive changes in > take this
restore normal explosives. the alimentary tract. medicine following
potassium levels. the frequency and
>Prophylaxis during >allergy to tartrazine, amount prescribed
treatment w/ diuretics. aspirin (tartrazine is by the physician.
found in This is especially
some preparations important if the
marketed as Kaon-Cl, patient is also
Klor-Con); severe renal taking diuretics
impairment and/or digitalis
with oliguria, anuria, preparations.
azotemia; hyper
adynamia episodica > inform patients
hereditaria; acute that this product
dehydration; heat contains as a
cramps; GI dispersing agent
disorders that delay the stool softener,
passage in the GI tract. docusate sodium,
Use cautiously with this may change
cardiac stool consistency,
disorders, especially if or, rarely, produce
treated with digitalis diarrhea or cramps.

> check with the

physician at once if
tarry stools or other
evidence of
gastrointestinal
bleeding is noticed.
Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing
Responsibilities
Brand Name: >is an antibiotic >Abdominal infections >history of allergies, >assess for
AMOXCIL that is a severe hepatic infection
Generic Name: CO- combination of a >Animal bites impairment, geriatric
AMOXICLAV penicillin patient, aoric stenosis, >obtain specimens
(amoxicillin) and a >infections of the pregnancy, lactation for culture and
substance called organs associated with and liver disease. sensitivity prior to
clavulanic acid. It breathing, including therapy.
kills bacteria, by nasal passages,
interfering with sinuses, trachea and >monitor bowel
their ability to form lungs. function
cell walls. The
bacteria therefore >infections of the sex >advice the patient
break organs and other to report the signs
up and die. organs associated with of any super
urination. infection.

>inflammation of the >instruct the

connective tissue, patient to take the
commonly the skin medication around
the clock and to
finish the drug
completely as
directed.

>Review use and

preparation of
tablets for oral
suspension.

>Review use and

preparation of
tablets for oral
suspension
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Brand Name: >bronchodilator >Treatment of >history of >
MEPTIN dyspnea and other hypersensitivity to any
Generic Name: >prompt onset and symptoms due to the of the ingredients of
PROCATEROL HCI long duration of following airway this drug.
action, high obstructions: Bronchial
selectivity for the asthma, chronic
β 2-adrenergic bronchitis and
receptors of the pulmonary
bronchial smooth emphysema.
muscle, marked
antiallergic action,
insignificant
hemodynamic
effect.
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Brand Name: >Rifampicin: is readily >Treatment of >Rifampicin: Patients >careful monitoring
FIXCOM absorbed from the GIT and pulmonary & extra- w/ jaundice. of hepatic function.
peak plasma
Generic Name: concentrations of about 7- pulmonary TB. >Pyrazinamide: Liver
Rifampicin , 10 mcg/mL have been damage, acute gout or >check hepatic
Isoniazid , reported 2-4 hrs after a hyperuricemia.
dose of 600 mg, although
function before and
Pyrazinamide, there may be considerable >Ethambutol: Optic during treatment.
Ethambutol interindividual variation. neuritis.
Food may reduce and
delay absorption. >monitor liver
Rifampicin is function and serum
approximately 80% bound
to plasma proteins. It is
uric acid regularly.
widely distributed in body
tissues and fluids and
diffusion into the CSF is
>caution when
increased when the assessing visual
meninges are inflamed. acuity in patients
>Isoniazid: is readily with cataracts to
absorbed from the GIT. make sure that
Peak concentrations of changes are not
about 3-8 mcg/mL appear
in blood 1-2 hrs after a due to the
fasting dose of 300 mg by underlying causes .
mouth. The rate and
extent of absorption of
isoniazid is reduced by
food. Isoniazid is not
considered to be bound
appreciably to plasma
proteins and diffuses into
all body tissues and fluids,
including the CSF. The
plasma half-life for
isoniazid ranges from
about 1-6 hrs, those who
are fast acetylators having
shorter half-lives.

>Pyrazinamide: is readily
absorbed from the GIT.
Peak serum concentrations
occur about 2 hrs after a
dose by mouth and have
been reported to be about
35 mcg/mL after 1.5 g and
66 mcg/mL after 3 g.
Pyrazinamide is widely
distributed in the body
fluids and tissues and
diffuses into the CSF. The
half-life has been reported
to be about 9-10 hrs. It is
metabolized primarily in
the liver by hydrolysis to
the major active
metabolite pyrazinoic acid
which is subsequently
hydroxylated to the major
excretory product 5-
hydroxypyrazinoic acid.

>Ethambutol: s distributed
to most tissues, including
the lungs, kidneys and
erythrocytes. It diffuses
into the CSF when the
meninges are inflamed. It
has been reported to cross
the placenta and is
distributed into breast
milk. The elimination half-
life following oral
administration is about 3-4
hrs.
Name of Drug Actions Indications Contraindications Nursing
Responsibilities
Brand Name: > Restoration and >malnutrition, protein >patients with >assess patient for
MORIAMIN FORTE maintenance of and vitamin malabsorption signs of vitamin
Generic Name: body resistance. deficiencies, anemia, syndrome deficiency before
CALCIUM concalascence, and periodically
PANTOTHENIC throughout
therapy.

>assess nutritional
status through
24hour diet recall.

>determine
frequency of
consumption of
vitamin rich foods.