BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Lipitor
GAtorvastatin
Calcium
CAntilipemics
( HMG-CoA)
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
20mg, HS,
NGT
Inhibits
HMG-CoA,
causing
a
decrease
in
serum
cholesterol
levels, LDL,
and
triglycerides
and
an
increase in
HDL level
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Adverse
Reaction
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
Adjuct
to
diet in the
treatment of
elevated
level
of
cholesterol,
triglycerides
, and LDL:
to increase
HDL
cholesterol
in patients
with primary
hypercholes
Contraindica
ted
in
patients
hypersenset
ive to drugs
and
those
w/
active
liver disease
Headcahe,
flatulance,
abdominal
pain,
cramps,
constipation
,
rhabdomyol
ysis
with
acute renal
failure
-Perform a
physical
assessment
-Weight the
patient
-Obtain the
vital signs
-Inspect the
abdomen
for
distention
and
auscultate
bowel
Action
DRUG STUDY
BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Cozaar
G- Losartan
Potassium
C- Antihypertensive
( angiotensin
II receptor
antagonist)
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
50 mg, OD,
NGT
Inhibits
vasoconstric
tive
and
aldosterone
secreting
action
of
angiotensin
II
by
blocking
angiotensin
II
receptor
on
the
surface
of
vascular
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Adverse
Reaction
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
Hypertensio
n
-To
reduce
risk of stroke
in
pt.
w/
hypertension
and
left
ventricular
hypertropy
Contraindica
ted
topatients
hypersensiti
ve to drug
Dizziness,
headache,
diarrhea,
abdominal
pain,
symptoms of
upper
respiratory
tract
infection,
cough, back
pain, fever,
muscle
weakness,
-Monitor the
patients BP
closely to
evaluate
effectiveness
of therapy
-Monitor pts.
who are also
taking
diuretics for
symptomatic
hypotension
Action
DRUG STUDY
BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Tylenol
GParacetamol
C- Nonopioid
analgesics
and
antipyretics
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
600 mg,
q4hrs, NGT
Thought to
produce
analgesia by
blocking
pain
impulses by
inhibiting
synthesis of
prostaglandi
n in the CNS.
The
drug
may relieve
fever
through
central
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Adverse
Reaction
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
Treatment of
mild
to
moderate
pain, fever,
or signs and
symptoms of
the common
cold or flu
Contraindica
ted
in
patients
hypersensiti
ve to drug
Rash, fever,
chest pain,
liver toxicity,
snd failure,
bone marrow
suppression
-Check if the
patient has
allergies in
any NSAID
-Monitor the
vital signs
Action
DRUG STUDY
BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Prisolec
GOmeprazole
C- Antiulcer
(Proton
pump
inhibitor)
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
40 mg, OD,
NGT
Inhibits the
hydrogen
potassium
adenosine
triphosphate
enzyme
system
on
the
secretory
surface
of
the
gastric
parietal
cells,
blocking the
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Short
term
tx of active
duodenal
ulcer
or
benign
gastric ulcer,
heartburn or
symptoms of
gastroesoph
ageal reflux
Contraindica
ted
in
patients
hypersensiti
ve to drug
Adverse
Reaction
Action
Headache,
dizziness,
vertigo,
insomnia,
rash,
diarrhae,
abdominal
pain,
nausea,
vomiting,
upper
respitatory
infection,
cough
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
-Administer
drug before
meals
-Provide
appropriate
safety and
comfort
measures
- Monitor the
patients
nutritional
status
DRUG STUDY
BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Valium
G- Diazepam
CAnxiolytics
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
50 mg,
q6hrs, IV
A
benzodiazipi
ne
that
probably
potentiates
the effect of
GABA,
depresses
the CNS, and
suppresses
the spread
of seizure
activity
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Adverse
Reaction
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
Contraindica
ted
in
patients
hypersensiti
ve to drug;
pts
experiencing
shock, coma
Mild
drowsiness,
depression
lethargy,
apathy,
fatigue,
restlessness,
bradycardia,
tachycardia,
constipation,
diarrhea,
incontinence
,
urinary
retention
- Check if
the patient
has allergy
to
any
benzodiazepi
nes
- Assess for
baseline
status before
beginning
therapy
Action
-Anxiety
-Muscle
spasm
-adjuct
treatment
for seizures
disorders
DRUG STUDY
BRAND
NAME
GENERIC
NAME
CLASSIFICAT
ION
B- Dalacin C
GClindamycin
C- Antiinfective
Prescribed
dosage,
frequency,
route of
administra
tion
Mechanism
300 mg,
q6hrs, NGT
Inhibits
bacterial
protein
synthesis by
binding
to
the
50S
subunit
of
the ribosome
Of
Indication
Contraindica
tion
Adverse
Reaction
Nursing
Responsibili
ties
-Infections
caused
by
sensitive
staphylococc
i,
streptococci,
pneumococc
i,
bacteroides
and
other
sensitive
aerobic and
anaerobic
organisms
Contraindica
ted
in
patients
hypersensiti
ve to drug or
lincomycin
Nause,
abdominal
pain,
diarrhea,
vomiting,
rash,
thrombophle
bitis,
pseudomem
branuos
colitis,
transient
leukopenia,
jaundice
-Obtain
specimen for
culture and
sensitivity
test before
giving
first
dose
-Monitor
renal,
hepatic, and
hematopoitic
functions
during
prolonged
therapy
Action