NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Name
Famotidine Pepcid, Antihistamine 20 mg PO BID
Pepcid AC
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions

1-4 hr Within 60 min 6-12 hr N/A

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Antihistamines decrease gastric acid in the daytime and Hypersensitivity
nocturnal secretions. Short term treatment of GERD,
relief of acid indigestion Common side effects
CNS: anxiety, dizziness, depression, headache, mental
confusion. CV: arrhythmias, palpitations. GI: anorexia,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation ,
pancreatitis. GU: Urinary retention, interstitial nephriis.
Others: thrombocytopenis, rash, hepatitis, bronchospasm.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Increases salicylate levels, CBC
No drug-drug interactions
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
Smoking increases anticoagulant activity
medication
Avoid GI irritation foods, avoid using alcohol, take with
food, drowsiness and dizziness may occur, push fluids.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Hypersensitivity, GI Symptoms, Bowel med? Risk for skin breakdown, CBC
sounds CNS effects—confusion, disoriented counts.
or dizzy.