Brand/ Generic Classification Dosage Action Indications Side Effects Nrsg Responsibilities

Name

LACTULOSE Hyperosmotic OD @ HS For treating constipation;
agent colonic acidifier. It works
by drawing water into the
colon, which increases
pressure in the colon to
then stimulate bowel
movements.
FUROSEMIDE Diuretic 40mg TIV q8 nhibits reabsorption of - For edema and
sodium and chloride in hypertension
proximal and distal
tubules and loop of Henle.
For the prevention and Lactulose may produce - inform client to report
treatment of portal- gaseous distention with number of bowel
systemic encephalopathy, flatulence or belching movements felt.
including the stages of and abdominal
hepatic pre-coma and discomfort such as - watch out for S/E of drug
coma. cramping in about 20%
of patients. Excessive -instruct client to drink one
dosage can lead to or more 8-ounce glasses of
diarrhea with potential liquid with each dose
complications such as
loss of fluids,
hypokalemia, and
hypernatremia. Nausea
and vomiting have been
reported.
tinnitus and hearing loss Monitor BP regularly after
paresthesias, administration of drug.
vertigo ,dizziness
,headache ,blurred
vision ,xanthopsia
ALLOPURINOL xanthine oxidase
inhibitor
AZITHROMYCI macrolide
N antibiotic
300mgOD lowering the body's Treating gout. It is used to Diarrhea; nausea. blood -take Allopurinol by mouth
production of uric acid. treat high uric acid levels in urine or painful after meals to decrease
in the blood or urine stomach upset.
caused by certain types of
urination; dark urine; -watch out for drug's side
cancer chemotherapy. It is fever, chills, or sore effects
also used to treat certain throat
patients with calcium
oxalate kidney stones and
high amounts of uric acid
in the urine.
50mg 1tab OD It slows the growth of, or Treating mild to moderate Diarrhea; headache; -Take Azithromycin by
sometimes kills, sensitive infections caused by loose stools; nausea; mouth with or without
bacteria by reducing the certain bacteria stomach pain; upset
production of important stomach; vomiting.
food. If stomach upset
proteins needed by the occurs, take with food
bacteria to survive. to reduce stomach
irritation.