DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS/ NURSING

ACTION ADVERSE EFFECTS RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic name: This drug alters DNA CNS: seizure, malaise, 1. Monitor for vital
Cisplatin structure resulting in Indications weakness signs frequently
inhibition of cell growth Cisplatin is used to treat EENT: ototoxicity, during
Brand name: and reproduction. various types of cancer. tinnitus administration.
Cystoplast It is a chemotherapy GI: severe nausea, 2. Monitor intake
drug that contains vomiting, diarrhea, and output and
platinum. It is used to hepatoxicity specific gravity of
slow or stop cancer cell GU: nephrotoxicity, urine frequently
Dosage growth. sterility during therapy.
50 mg/50 ml vial DERM: alopedia Report
F&E: hypocalcemia, discrepancies
hypokalemia, immediately.
Route: hypomagnesemia 3. Assess for
Contraindications
IV bleeding
● Hypersensitivity (bleeding gums,
to cisplatin, other bruising,
platinum petechiae,
Frequency: compounds stools) Assess
OD ● Severe for signs of
myelosuppressio infection.
n, renal 4. Monitor for signs
impairment, of anaphylaxis,
Form: hearing edema,
Liquid impairment wheezing,
● Pregnancy, dizziness and
lactation fainting.
5. Assess patient
frequently for
dizziness,
tinnitus, hearing
loss, loss of
coordination, loss
of taste, tingling
of extremities.
Notify physician
promptly id these
occur.