Nursing: Family

Medication Information Sheet

Student Name: Christina McLaughlin

Child’s Initials: A.D.

Drug Name

Generic Name: chlorothiazide

Brand Name: Diuril

Classification: thiazide diuretic

What is the action of this medication on the body? Affects distal renal tubular
mechanism, increasing Na. and Cl. Excretion.

*Why is this child receiving this medication? To decrease edema in addomen

and scrotum

What is a normal dosage for a child? 10-20 mg/kg/day

*What is Normal Dosage for this child’s age? 10-20 mg/kg/day

*What is Ordered Dosage for this child? Is it within normal range? 18.75 mg IV q
12hrs, it is below normal range

What are the side effects the nurse should to assess for in a child? Hypotension,
rash, uticaria, hyperglycemia, constipation, N V D, loss of appetite, HA, blurred
vision

What special information would the nurse need to know when giving this
medication (including contraindications)? Anuria, hypersensitivity, avoid lithium,
DM, electrolyte imbalance, hypotension, renal disease

What should the nurse teach the parent/child about this medication? Monitor BP,
monitor urine output, may cause N V D, HA, dizziness, loss of appetite, don’t use
lithium, move slowly upon standing

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