DRUGS INDICATION ACTION SIDE EFFECTS/ ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING CONSIDERATION PATIENT TEACHING

Generic name: For moderate to The action is unknown. It bins  Sedation, somnolence, clouded  Drug isn’t used to treat  Caution ambulatory
Meperidine hydrochloride severe pain. with opiate receptors in the sensorium, euphoria, dizziness, chronic pain because of patient about getting
(pethidine hydrochloride) CNS, altering perception of seizure, light headedness. drug toxicity. out of bed or walking.
and emotional response to  Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, shok.  Monitor respiratory and  Advise patient to avoid
Brand Name: Demerol pain.  Nausea and vomiting. CV status carefully. alcohol.
 Respiratory depression and Don’t give if respiration  Caution patient that
Classification: respiratory arrest. is below 12bpm, if the drug is not for
Opioid analgesics  diaphoresis respiratory depth or long-term use.
rate is decreased, or if
Dosage and frequency: change in pupils is
IV 50mg q6 x 2doses noted.
 Monitor bladder
function.
 Monitor bowel function.
Patient may need
laxative or stool
softener.