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    Acamprosate helps maintain abstinence only when used as part of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment program. May cause anemia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia, administration with food may decrease the hyperglycemia, abnormal liver function tests, AST.

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    Acamprosate helps maintain abstinence only when used as part of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment program. May cause anemia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia, administration with food may decrease the hyperglycemia, abnormal liver function tests, AST.

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    Campral (Acamprosate Calcium)

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    Acamprosate helps maintain abstinence only when used as part of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment program. May cause anemia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia, administration with food may decrease the hyperglycemia, abnormal liver function tests, AST.

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    Clinical Medications Worksheets

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    acamprosate Campral alcohol abuse 666mg Po tid
    calcium therapy adjuncts
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    3-8hr Unknown Unknown Two 333mg tablets three times daily. Lower doses may be
    effective in some patients.
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Alcohol abuse solutions
    N/A

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Interacts with and restores balance to CNS Hypersensitivity. Use cautiously with history of
    glutamate and GABA neurotransmitter systems depression or suicide attempt.
    Common side effects
    None known
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) May cause anemia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia,
    Administration with food may decrease the hyperglycemia, abnormal liver function tests, ↑ AST, ↑
    bioavailiability of acamprosate. The clinical ALT, hyperuricemia, and bilirubinemia.
    significance is unknown Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Instruct patient to take medication as directed, even if
    relapse occurs. Advise patient to discuss any renewed
    drinking with health care professional. May cause
    dizziness and changes in vision. Caution patients to avoid
    driving and other activities requiring alertness until
    response to medication is known. Advisefemale patients to
    notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or
    suspected or if breast feeding. Encourage patient to
    continue active counseling and support. Acamprosate helps
    maintain abstinence only when used as part of a
    comprehensive psychosocial treatment program.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess for signs of alcohol withdrawal at med? Continued abstinence from
    initiation of therapy. Acamprosate does Pregnancy alcohol.
    not eliminate or diminish withdrawal
    symptoms.

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