Name of Drug:

Generic name
Brand name

Classification

Mechanism
Of
Action

ContraIndication

Amino acid
+
ketoanalogu
e

Mineral and
electrolyte
replacements

Maintain acid
base balance

Contraindicate
d in
hyperkalemia,
severe renal
impairment,

600 mg 1
tab TID

Restlessness,
weakness,
Confusion,
Diarrhea,
Abdominal
pain,
arrythmias

Electrolyte
replacement
Antacid

Maintain cell
membrane
and capillary
permeability.

Contraindicate
d with allergy
to calcium,
renal calculi,
hypercalcemia

500 mg tab
TID

Bradycardia,
Constipation,
Nausea,
vomiting

Iron
preparation

Elevates the
serum iron
concentration
which then
helps to form
high or
trapped in the
reticuloendot
helial cells for
storage.

Contraindicate
d in
Severe
hypotension

1 tab P.O

Dizziness,
Nausea and
vomiting,
dyspnea,
hypotension

Inhibits the
proteolytic
activity of
plasmin

Contraindicate
d in
Severe renal
impairment
because of
risk of
accumulation

500 mg
IVTT q8

Calcium
carbonate
CaCo3

Ferrous
sulfate
FeSo4

Antihemophili
c agent
Tranexamic
acid

Route and
Dosage

Side Effects

Impaired
renal
insuffeciency
,
Nausea,
vomiting,
hypotension
when IV
injection is
too rapid

Nursing
Responsibilities

1. Assess for signs a

symptoms for
hypokalemia.
2. Monitor vital sign
3. Monitor renal
function, serum
bicarbonate and pH
4. Report dark or tar
stools.
5. Explain to patient
purppose of the
medication and the
need to take as
directed.
6. Instruct patient to
avoid salt substitute
or law salt milk.

1. Monitor Vital sign

2. Assess for ingesti
abdominal pain a
heartburn
3. Monitor
ser
calcium
bef
treatment.
4. Assess for naus
vomiting, constipat
and thirst.

1. Advised patient to
take medecine as
prescribed.
2. Advise patient to
make position chang
slowly to minimize
orthostatic
hypotension.
3. Advise patient to
consult physician if
irregular heartbeat,
dyspnea, swelling o
hands and feet, and
hypotension occurs.

1. Assess for signs o

bleeding
2. Dosage modificat
required in patient
with renal impairme

Salbutamol
+
ipratropium
bromide

Bronchodilato
r for
maintenance
therapy of
brochospasm

Antipasmodic
Anicholinergic
Hydroscine
nbutylbromid
e

bronchospas
m through
both
anticholinerg
ic and
sympathomi
metic
mechanisms.
Simultaneou
s
administratio
n of both
drugs
produces a
greater
bronchodilat
or effect than
when either
drug is used
alone at
recommende
d dosages.

Transmission
of nerve
impulses by
acetycholine
in the
parasympath
etic nervous
system

Contraindicate
d with
hypersensitivi
ty to atropine.

Contraindicate
d with
buscopan
tablets

200 ml prn
for DOB

Diziness,
blurred
vision,
nausea, dry
mouth,
dyspnea,
palpitations

1. Monitor the
patients vital signs,
noting hypotension
and abnormal pulse
2. Maintain a quiet a
comfortable
environment to
minimize anxiety.
3. Teach the patient
pursed-lip breathing

1 ampule
IM
dizziness,
hypotension,
tachycardia,
palpitations,
flushing
Dry mouth,
constipation,
nausea,
Urinary
retention

1.Drug compatibili
should be monitore
closely in patients
requiring adjunctiv
therapy
2. Raise side rails a
a precaution becau
some patients
become temporaril
excited or disorien
and some develop
amnesia or become
drowsy.
3. Reorient patient
as needed, Toleran
may develop when
therapy is prolong