Drug Study

Name of Drug Date Order January 9, 2014 Brand Name Multivitamin Generic Name Theragran Classification Multivitamins Route PO Dosage 250 mg Frequency OD Date Order January 9, 2014 Brand Name Cecon Generic Name Ascorbic Acid Classification Vitamins Route PO Dosage 250 mg Frequency OD Date Order January 10. 2014 Brand Name Tempra Generic Name Paracetamol Classification Analgesics Route PO Dosage 250 mg/5ml4ml Indication Treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiencies. Action Act as coenzymes or catalysts in numerous metabolic processes. Side Effect/Adverse Effects Side Effects Urine discoloration Allergic reaction to preservatives, additives or colorants Nursing Consideration - Chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed before swallowing. - Check after giving signs of nutritional deficiency.

Prevention and treatment of ascorbic acid deficiency.

Increases protection mechanism of the immune system, thus supporting wound healing. Necessary for wound healing and resistance to infection.

Side Effects Increase in urination Dizziness Adverse Reaction Skin Rashes Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Headache Fatigue Disturbed Sleep

- Instruct the caregiver that vitamin C increases the absorption of iron-rich foods. - Take large dose of vitamin C in divided amounts because the body uses only what is needed at a particular time.

Temporary relief of pain and discomfort from headache, fever, cold, flu, minor muscular aches.

It inhibits the central nervous system prostaglandin synthesis with minimal effects on peripheral prostaglandin synthesis. It also decreases fever by hypothalamic effect leading to sweating and vasodilation.

Side Effects Minimal GI upset Drowsiness Jaundice Nausea Vomiting Adverse Effects Hemolytic anemia Liver Damage Hypoglycemia Rash Urticuria

- Assess patients pain or temperature before therapy and regularly thereafter. - Be alert for signs of allergic reaction. - Warn patient that high doses or unsupervised long-term use can cause liver damage.

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- Take with food to minimize GI upset. - Assess for fecal occult blood and nephritis.

Date Order January 20, 2014

Ethambutol eliminates certain bacteria that cause Brand Name tuberculosis. It Odetol is used with other Generic Name medicines to Ethambutol treat tuberculosis Classification and to prevent Antituberculotic you from giving the infection to Route others. PO Dosage 1tab Frequency OD

It is a bacteriostatic against actively growing tubercle bacilli, it works by obstructing the formation of cell wall.

Side Effects Loss of appetite Upset stomach Vomiting Numbness and tingling in the hands Blurring of vision

- Assess patient for infection at beginning and during therapy. - Obtain specimen before initiating therapy. Take drug as indicated. - Provide supplemental vitamin A, if not contraindicated. -Perform visual acuity and color discrimination tests. - Assess liver and renal status and function. - Report if there is any sign of allergic reaction. -Assess any allergy to the drug -Give in an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 after meals. May be given with food if GI upset occurs

Date Order January 20, 2014 Brand Name Norvit Generic Name Isoniazid Classification Antituberculotic

Indicated for pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis.

Inhibits RNA synthesis, decreases tubercle bacilli replication

Side Effects Peripheral neuropathy Nausea and Vomiting Epigastric distress Elevated AST

Route PO Dosage 10 ml Frequency OD

-Take this drug in single daily dose. -Take this drug regularly, avoid missing doses, do not discontinue without first consulting your health care provider. -Report any signs of allergic reaction. - Take rifampacin on an empty stomach, 1 hour or after meals. - Do not take any medication during therapy without consulting physician. - Administer in a single daily dose. - Inform client to take this drug regularly; avoid missing any doses; do not discontinue this drug without consulting the health care provider. - Tell client to have periodic medical checkups, including eye examinations and blood test, to evaluate the drug effects.

Date Order January 20, 2014 Brand Name Rimactane Generic Name Rifamapacin Classification Antituberculotic Route PO Dosage 8ml Frequency OD

Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis in conjunction with at least one other effective antituberculotic

Inhibits DNAdependent polymerase, decreases replication

Side Effects Headache Drowsiness Muscle Weakness Fever Generalized Numbness Adverse Effect Fatigue Rash Pruritus Anorexia Diarrhea Hematuria

Date Order January 20, 2014 Brand Name Mycobak Generic Name Pyrazinamide

Treatment of active tuberculosis in adults and selected children

Bacteriostatic Side Effects or bacteriocidal Nausea against Vomiting mycobacterium Diarrhea tuberculosis Loss of appetite Adverse Effects Rashes Anemia Anorexia

-Administer once a day. -Assess any history of allergy to pyrazinamide.

Classification Antituberculotic Route PO Dosage 12 ml Frequency OD

Photosensitivity Vascular integrity

-Monitor serum uric acid which may be elevated and cause gout symptoms. -Instruct patient to take drug continuously as prescribed.