Date Ordered Name of the Classification Dose, Rouse Mechanism of Contraindication Side Effects Nursing

Drug & Indication & Frequency Action Responsibilities

7/16/18 Generic Name: Classification: 40mg, 1tab, Atorvastatin is -Hypersensitivity -Diarrhea 1. Monitor Vital
Atorvastatin is in a group of OD a selective, to the drug - signs of the
drugs called competitive -Active liver Nasopharyngitis patient.
Lipid lowering inhibitor of disease -Cough
agent. HMG-CoA -Dizziness 2. Instruct the
hmgcoa reductase, the -Fever patient to take
reductase rate- limiting -Fast heartbeat medication as
inhibitors enzyme that -Itching directed.
cholesterol converts 3- -Muscle cramps
absorption hydroxy-3- -Unusual 3. Advise patient
inhibitors methylglutaryl- tiredness or that this
coenzyme A to weakness medication
Indication: mevalonate, a -Wheezing should be used
used to treat precursor of in conjunction
high sterols, with diet
cholesterol, and including restrictions (fat,
to lower the risk cholesterol. cholesterol,
of stroke, heart Cholesterol and carbohydrates,
attack, or other triglycerides alcohol)
heart circulate in the
complications bloodstream as 4. Notify
in people with part of physician if there
type 2 diabetes, lipoprotein are unexplained
coronary heart complexes. muscle pain,
disease, or tenderness, and
other risk weakness.
factors.