Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Don Severino Delas Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite
VISION
A premier university in historic Cavite
recognized for excellence in the development
of morally upright and globally competitive
individuals.
MISSION
Cavite State University shall provide excellent, equitable
and relevant educational opportunities in the arts, science
and technology through quality instruction and relevant
research and development activities. It shall produce
professional, skilled and morally upright individuals for
global competitiveness.



Drug Mechanism of
Action
Indication Contraindication Adverse effects Nursing
responsibilities
GENERIC NAME:
Omeprazole

BRAND NAME:
Losec (CAN)

CLASSIFICATION:
Antisecretory drug
Proton pump inhibitor
DOSAGE: 40g

FREQUENCY: OD

ROUTE: IVTT

Gastric acid-pump
inhibitor:
Suppresses gastric
acid secretion by
specific inhibition
of the hydrogen-
potassium ATPase
enzyme system at
the secretory
surface of the
gastric parietal
cells; blocks the
final step of acid
production
. Indicated for:
Short-term
treatment of
activeduodenal
ulcer; First-line
therapy in
treatment of
heartburn or
symptoms of
gastroesophagea
l reflux disease
(GERD);
Short-term
treatment of
active benign
gastric ulcer;
GERD, severe
erosive
Contraindicated with
hypersensitivity to
omeprazole or its
components;
Use cautiously with
pregnancy,
lactation.
CNS: Headache,
dizziness,
asthenia, vertigo,
insomnia, apathy,
anxiety,
paresthesias,
dream
abnormalities
Dermatologic:
Rash,
inflammation,
urticaria, pruritus,
alopecia, dry skin
GI: Diarrhea,
abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting,
constipation, dry
mouth, tongue
-Antisecretory drug;
Proton pump inhibitor
-IVTT
-decrease gastric acid
secretion
- Take the drug before
meals.
Report severe
headache, worsening of
symptoms, fever, chills.
-Swallow the
capsules whole; do not
chew, open, or crush
them.
esophagitis,
poorly
responsive
symptomatic
GERD;
Long-term
therapy:
Treatment of
pathologic
hypersecretory
conditions
(Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome,
multiple
adenomas,
systemic
mastocytosis);
Eradication of H.
pylori with
amoxicillin or
metronidazole
and
clarithromycin;

atrophy
Respiratory: URI
symptoms, cough,
epistaxis
Other: Cancer in
preclinical studies,
back pain, fever




Drug Mechanism of
Action
Indication Contraindication Side effects Nursing
responsibilities
Generic Name
Potassium Chloride

Trade Name
Micro-K

Classification
Mineral and
electrolyte
supplement

Dose
20 mEq

Route
PO

Time/frequency
Every Day
Maintain acid-base
balance,
isotonicity, and
electrophysiologic
balance of the cell.
Activator in many
enzymatic
reactions; essential
in nerve impulses,
contraction in
cardiac, skeletal
and smooth
muscle; gastric
secretion; renal
function; tissue
synthesis; and
carbohydrate
metabolism.
Treatment/prevention
or potassium
depletion.

Hyperkalemia, known
hypersensitivity, cardiac
disease.
Abdominal pain,
diarrhea,
flatulence,
nausea, vomiting,
restlessness,
weakness,
arrhythmias, GI
ulceration,
stenotic lesions

- Assess for signs and
symptoms of
hypokalemia or
hyperkalemia.
Weakness, fatigue, U
wave on ECG every
couple weeks,
arrhythmias, polyuria,
polydipsia.
-Caution patient that
this drug should be
taken with a meal or a
full glass of water.
Teach her the purpose
of supplement and
need to take as
directed, avoid salt
substitutes or low-salt
milk or food unless
approved by health
care professionals,
encourage compliance
with recommended diet,
report dark, tarry stool,
emphasize importance
of regular follow-up
exams



Drug Mechanism of
Action
Indication Contraindication Adverse effects Nursing
responsibilities
Generic name:
Citicoline

Brand name:
Zynaps

Dosage:
500mg IV q8

Citicoline activates
the biosynthesis of
structural
phospholipids in
the neuronal
membrane,
increases cerebral
metabolism and
increases the level
of various
neurotransmitters,
including
acetylcholine and
dopamine.
Citicoline has
shown
neuroprotective
effects in situations
of hypoxia and
ischemia.
Cerebrovascular
Diseases,
accelerates the
recovery of
consciousness and
overcoming motor
deficit
hypertonia of the
parasympathetic
citicoline may
exert a stimulating
action of the
parasympathetic,
as well as a
fleeting and
discrete
hypotensor effect
-Watch out for
hypotensive effects
-Somazine must not
be administered
along with
medicaments
containing




Drug Mechanism of
Action
Indication Contraindication Adverse effects Nursing
responsibilities
Generic name:
Glimepiride
Brand name:
Amaryl
Classification.
Anti-diabetic