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PHARMOCOLOGY
DRUG CARDS
Trade Name:
Progesterone
Trade Name:
Estrogens
Contraindications: Breast/Reproductive CA
Trade Name:
Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
Trade Name:
Tetracycline
Trade Name:
Doxycycline
Classification: Antiinfectives
Use(s): syphilis, Clap, gonorrhea, rickettsia
Action: Inhibits protein synthesis
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to tetracycline, children
<8 years old, pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effects: Fever, neutropenia, angioedema, hepatotoxicity
Nursing implications: Assess I&O, allergic Rx, Blood studies,
Signs of infection.
Trade Name:
Penicillin
Trade Name:
Acyclovir
Classification: Antiviral
Use(s): Herpes zoster, herpes simplex, herpes genitalis
Trade Name:
Podophyllin
Classification: Antiviral
Use(s): Genital wart removal
Action: unknown
Contraindications:
Trade Name:
Classification: Antiinfectives
Trade Name:
Pepcid
Trade Name:
Tobramycin
Classification: Antiinfectives-Aminoglycoside
Use(s): Infections of pseudomonas, E.Coli, enterobacter,
staphylococcus
Action: Interferes with protein synthesis, causing an inaccurate
peptide sequence resulting in death.
Contraindications: Severe renal disease, hypersensitivity to
aminoglycosides.
Side Effects Oliguria, hematuria, renal failure, ototoxicity,
nephrotoxicity, & leukopenia.
Nursing implications: Assess weight, I&O, blood studies,
serum levels
Trade/generic:
Class:
Zinacef
(cefuroxime sodium)
Route: IM, IV
Ind:
RN:
Trade Name:
Neomycin
Classification: Antiinfectives-Aminoglycoside
Use(s): Severe systemic infections with pseudomonas, E.Coli,
enterobacter, Proteus.
Action: Interferes with protein synthesis by binding to the 30s
subunit, causing an erroneous protein that causes death.
Contraindications: Bowel obstruction, severe renal disease,
hypersensitivity, infants, and children.
Side Effects Oliguria, hematuria, renal failure, ototoxicity,
nephrotoxicity, & leukopenia.
Nursing implications: Assess Weight, I&O, renal impairment,
dehydration, blood studies, serum levels.
Trade Name:
Claforan
Trade Name:
Tazidime
Trade Name:
Ticar
(ticarcillin)
Trade Name:
Erythromycin
Trade Name:
Ampicillin
Action: Interferes with cell wall replication & causes cell walls to
burst.
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Cipro
Trade Name:
Virazole
Classification: Antiinfectives-Sulfonamides
Use(s): UTI, Otitis media, and shigellosis
Action: Bacteriostatic agent that prevents bacterial growth by
Inhibiting folic acid production.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, infants
<2
months.
Side Effects: N/V, diarrhea, joint pain, urticaria, convulsions,
fever, renal failure, leukopenia.
Nursing implications: Assess for allergic reactions, kidney
functions, and allergic reactions, maintain adequate fluid inake
(ribavirin)
Bactrim
Trade Name:
Respigam
Trade Name:
Synagis
Classification: Antifungals
Trade Name:
Cotazym
Classification: Digestant
Use(s): Exocrine pancreatic secretion insufficiency, cystic
fibrosis, steatorrhea, and pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
Action: Pancreatic enzyme needed for breaking down
substances from the pancreas.
Contraindications: Allergy to pork, chronic pancreatic disease.
Trade Name:
Pancreatin
Classification: Digestant
Use(s): Exocrine pancreatic secretion insufficiency, cystic
fibrosis (digestive aid)
Action: Pancreatic enzyme needed for breakdown of
substances released from the pancreas.
Trade Name:
Pancrease
Trade Name:
Mucomyst
Trade Name:
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Pulmozyme
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Classification: Antiasthmatic
Use(s): Preventive allergic rhinitis, asthma, and bronchial
asthma, exercise induced asthma.
Action: Stabilizes the membrane of the senthestized cell,
preventing the release of additional chemical mediators
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to this drug or lactose or
status asthmaticus.
Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, urinary frequency, dysuria,
N/V, dry mouth, bitter taste.
Nursing implications: Assess eosinophil count during
treatment, respiratory status.
Trade Name:
Prednisone
Classification: Corticosteroid
Use(s): Severe inflammation, immunosuppression, neoplasms,
MS, collagen disorders.
Action: Decreases inflammation by suppression of migration of
leukocytes and fibroblasts increases capillary permeability and
lysosomal stabilization.
Contraindications: Psychosis, hypersensitivity, amebiasis,
fungal infections, child <2 years old, aids, TB.
Side Effects: Circulatory collapse, thrombophlebitis, embolism,
GI hemorrhage.
Nursing implications: Assess for N/V, Weight, BP, I&O,
infection, edema, mental status.
Trade Name:
Robaxin
Trade Name:
Valium (diazepam)
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Indocin
Classification: NSAID
Use(s): Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, closure of patent ductus
arteriosus in premature infants.
Action: Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, asthma, severe renal
disease, severe renal disease, and severe hepatic disease
Side Effects: N/V/D, ulceration, and perforation, GI bleeds,
hematuria, Oliguria.
Nursing implications: Assess renal, blood and liver status,
eye and ear problems, for confusion.
Tilade
Classification: Antiasthmatic
Use(s): Severe perennial bronchial asthma, prevention of
exercise-induced asthma. Not for treatment of acute
asthma attacks.
Action: Stabilizes the membrane of the sensitized mast cell,
preventing further release of chemical mediators after the initial
response.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to this drug or lactose,
status
asthmaticus.
Side Effects: Throat irritation, cough, nasal congestion, and
rhinitis,
burning eyes, N/V, bitter taste.
Nursing implications: Assess pulmonary function test,
respiratory status
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Intal
Classification: Antiasthmatic
Use(s): Allergic rhinitis, severe perennial asthma, prevention of
exercise induced bronchial asthma, asthma induced by
pollutants.
Action: Stabilizes the membrane of the sensitized mast cell,
preventing further release of chemical mediators.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to this drug or lactose,
status asthmaticus
Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, neuritis, urinary frequency,
dysuria, nausea, vomiting.
Nursing implications: Assess eosinophil, respiratory status.
Trade Name:
Alupent
Trade Name:
Theophylline
Trade Name:
Solu-Cortef
Classification: Corticosteroid
Use(s): Severe inflammation, septic shock, adrenal
insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, collagen disorders.
Action: Decreases inflammation by suppression of leukocytes
reverses capillary permeability.
Contraindications: Psychosis, hypersensitivity, idiopathic
thrombocytopenia, fungal infections, bronchial disease, children
<2 years old, aids, TB.
Side Effects: Circulatory collapse, thrombophlebitis, and
embolism, thrombocytopenia, GI hemorrhage.
Nursing implications: Assess mental status, weight, B/P,
I&O, infection, edema, hypertension.
Trade Name:
Proventil/Ventolin
Trade Name:
Accutane (isotretirion)
Trade Name:
Brethine (terbutaline)
Trade Name:
Azulfidine (sulfasalazine)
Trade Name:
Aminophylline
Classification: Anti-inflammatory
Classification: Spasmolytic
Trade Name:
Kwell
(lindane)
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Norplant
Urecholine (bethanechol)
Trade Name(s)
Xylocaine
Trade Name:
Danocrine (danazol)
Classification: androgen
Use(s): endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, and
prevention of heredity angioedema.
Action: Decreases FSH, LH which leads to amenorrhea /
anovulation.
Contraindications: Severe renal/cardiac/hepatic disease, ,
pregnancy.
Side Effects: Rash, acne, dizziness, mood change, cramps, BP
Nursing implications: Assess K+, mental status,
hypercalcemia,
Trade Name(s)
Duramorph
I&O
Vitals
CNS
Respiratory depression
Allergic reactions
Trade Name(s)
Novocain
Trade Name(s)
Nesacaine
Trade Name(s)
Infiltration, block
infiltration block.
Action: Competes with calcium for sites in the nerve membrane
of nerves.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects: Anxiety, dizziness, HA, restlessness, tremor, HTN
liver disease.
Side Effects: Seizures, loss of consciousness, myocardial
Marcaine
Trade Name(s)
Trade Name:
Trade Name(s):
Stadol (butorphanol)
infarction
Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, confusion, sedation,
euphoria, n/v, anorexia, constipation, cramps. Respiratory depression, pulmonary HTN.
Nursing implications: Assess pain, decreased output, CNS
Trade Name(s):
Narcan
(naloxone)
V-Fib.
Nursing implications: Withdrawal symptoms, respiratory &
cardiac
status, pain.
Trade Name(s):
Nubain
Trade Name:
Morphine Sulfate
Trade Name:
Versed (midazolam)
Trade Name:
Sublimaze
Trade Name:
Classification: Antibacterial
Trade Name:
Classification: Antibacterial
Use(s): prevents neisseria gonorrhea, ophthalmic neonatorium
Action bacteriostatic
Contraindications: none
Contraindications: none
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Toradol
(ketorolac)
Trade/Generic Name:
Motrin/Advil/Ibuprofen
Classificationn: NSAID
Use(s): Fever, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis,
musculoskeletal disorders
Action: Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, analgesic, and antiinflammatory, antipyretic.
Contraindications: PUD, asthma, and severe renal/hepatic
disease.
Trade Name:
Trade Name: tolbutamide (Orinase)
100-1,000mg/day
Classification: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents-1st Generation
Sulfonureas
Use(s): Hyperglycemia, Adjunct to diet, exercise to glucose
levels w/
Mild to mod.Type 2 DM.
Action: Unk., probably stimulates insulin release from the
pancreas. peripheral sensitivity to insulin.
Contraindications: Hypersens., sole agent for Type 1,
pregnant or lactating, DKA.
Side Effects: Hypoglycemia, N/V, cholestasis, rash, pruritis,
leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Nursing implications: caution w/ renal failure, elderly,
malnourished, allergy to. Monitor S/S of hypoglycemia.
Trade Name:
tolazamide
(Tolinase)
acetohexamide
(Dymelor)
Trade Name:
glipizide
(Glucatrol)
Trade Name:
glyburide (Diabeta,Micronase)
Trade Name:
metformin (Glucophage)
Trade Name:
(Actos)
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
Trade Name:
glucagon
Trade Name:
Estrogen/Progesterone
(comb.)
Classification: Contraceptives
Use(s): Birth Control.
Action: the release of FSH & LH.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, thrombophlebitis,
thromboembolic disorders, estrogen dependent CA of the breast
or reproductive organs.
Side Effects: Fluid retention, N/V, cramping, constipation,
hyperpigmentation, HTN, risk of MI,
Nursing implications: Monitor for adverse reactions.
Trade Name:
Progesterone only
Classification: Progesterone
Use(s): Contraception, amenorrhea, PMS, abnormal uterine
bleeding.
Action: Inhibits secretion of pituitary gonadotropins, which
prevents follicular maturation.
Contraindications: hypoglycemia,
Side Effects: Hypersens., Pt. W/ pheochromocytoma,
hyperglycemia, hypotension, N/V, urticaria, resp. distress.
Nursing implications: Monitor CBGs, VS, S/S of
hyperglycemia. Initial dose is IM effect in 5-20 minutes. IV for
severe hypoglycemia. Destroyed by the GI tract.
Trade Name:
Depo-Provera
Trade Name:
Norplant (559-560)
Trade Name:
RU486 (mifepristone)
Classification: Contraceptives
Dose: 600 mg PO
Use(s): Early Pregnancy Termination
Trade Name:
Ergotrate Maleate
Classification: Oxytocic
Use(s): Postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage
Action: Stimulates uterine contractions and vascular smooth
muscle, decreases bleeding.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ergot medications,
augmentation of labor, before delivery of placenta, threatened
AB
Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, fainting, HTN, Chest pain,
N/V
Nursing implications: Assess for ergotism, vitals, and fundal
tone.
Trade Name:
Nupercainal Ointment
Trade/generic:
Class:
Trade Name:
Epifoam
S/E:
RN:
Trade Name:
Classification: Oxytocic
Use(s): Stimulation or induction of labor; missed or incomplete
abortion; postpartum bleeding.
Trade Name:
Colace
Side Effects: convulsions, tetanic contractions. Hypo/Hypertension, Brady/tachy-cardia, abruptio placenta, decreased
uterine blood flow.
Trade Name:
Proctofoam
Trade Name:
Surfak
Trade Name:
Zantac
Trade Name:
Rubella Vaccine
Trade Name:
Dulcolax
Ind:
( ritodrine)
Class:
Yutopar
Trade Name(s):
Route: PO, IV
S/E:
RN:
Trade Name:
RhoGAM
Trade/generic:
Class:
Pitocin
(oxytocin) Syntocinon
Oxytocic
S/E:
Ind:
RN:
Trade Name(s):
Magnesium Sulfate
Trade Name(s):
Trade Name:
MMR vaccine
Classification: vaccine
Use(s): prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella
Action: produces antibodies to measles, mumps and rubella
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, anemia, active infection,
allergy to eggs/chickens, pregnancy, febrile illness.
Side Effects: anaphylaxis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis,
and blindness associated with optic neuritis
Nursing implications: Watch for skin reactions and
anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, inability to breathe, must dilute
with specific diluent that comes with the medication. Instruct
female patients not to get pregnant for 3 months
Prostaglandin
Classification: hormone
Use(s): To maintain patent ductus arteriosus
Action: Relaxes the smooth muscle of the ductus arteriosus;
this results in increased o2 content in the body
Contraindications: hypersensitivity, respiratory distress
syndrome.
Side Effects: Sepsis, peritonitis, apnea, bradycardia, wheezing, Side Effects: Anaphylaxis, N/V, fatigue, weakness, HA. dizziness,
respiratory depression, DIC, cerebral bleed,
lethargy.
dysrhythmias
Nursing implications: monitor bilirubin, hypersensitivity, bleeding,
Nursing implications: ABGs, apnea, bradycardia
PT times.
Trade Name:
DPT vaccine
Trade Name:
Iron
Classification: Vitamin
Use(s): To prevent maternal deficiency.
Action: Replaces iron stores needed for RBC development
Contraindications:
Side Effects: N/V/D, constipation, black or red tarry stools,
epigastric pain.
Nursing implications: Liquid forms should be diluted to
prevent discoloration of teeth.
Trade Name:
Reglan
Classification: cholinergic
Use(s): prevention of nausea and vomiting.
Action: blocks dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to this drug or
procainamide, seizure disorders, breast cancer
Side Effects: Sedation, fatigue, restlessness, neutropenia,
leukopenia.
Nursing implications: Mental status, GI complaints.
Trade Name:
Vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3, (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine),
nicotinamide, C (ascorbic acid)
Classification: Water Soluble
Use(s): B1 -beriberi, B2 -skin, eyes, B3-pellagra, B6 seizures, C-scurvy
Action: Catalysts for biochemical and metabolic reactions.
Zofran (ondansetron)
Classification: Antiemetic
Use(s): Prevention of N/V
Action: Blocks serotonin
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity
Contraindications:
Side Effects: Generally water soluble vitamins are nontoxic b/c excesses
are excreted in urine.
Trade Name:
Folic Acid
Classification: Vitamin
Use(s): To assist with a normal pregnancy.
Action:
Contraindications:
Side Effects: Allergic bronchospasm, rash, Pruritis, Erythema,
malaise.
Nursing implications: A client trying to get pregnant should
take folic acid 3-6 months before conception.
Trade Name:
Atropine Sulfate
Trade Name:
Riopan
Classification: Antacid
Trade Name:
Calcium
Classification: Electrolyte
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to this drug or aluminum
Use(s): To manage hypocalcemia, to prevent deficits.
Side Effects: Constipation, diarrhea, hypermagnesemia
Action:
Contraindications: Hypercalcemia, renal calculi, dig toxicity,
V-Fib.
Trade Name:
Antivert (meclizine)
Trade Name:
Anectine
Trade Name:
Inapsine
Classification: neuroleptic
Use(s): postoperatively for N/V
Action: Acts on CNS at subcortical level, produces,
tranquilization, sleep, Antiemetic.
Trade Name:
Tagamet
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity
Trade Name:
Kytril (granisetron)
Trade Name:
Robinul (glycopyrrolate)
Contraindications: hypersensitivity
Trade Name:
RID
Classification:
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Trade Name:
Gelsolin
Classification:
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DNase
Triple Dye
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Trade Name:
Multi-Vitamins
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Classification:
Classification: Vitamins
Use(s):
Use(s): To prevent birth defects
Action:
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Trade Name:
Bicitra
Trade Name:
Dermoplast
Classification: OTC
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Trade Name:
Americain Spray
Classification: OTC
Use(s):
Masse Cream
Classification: OTC
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Tucks
Classification: Astringents-OTC
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Trade Name:
Witch Hazel
Classification: Astringents-OTC
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