This document contains information on various drugs administered to patients at the Medical Center Imus from February 15-18, 2014. It includes the brand and generic names, indications, actions, side effects, and nursing considerations for ampicillin, gentamicin sulfate, clarithromycin, cefuroxime sodium, salbutamol, and duavent. The drugs were used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and chronic bronchial spasm. Common side effects included diarrhea, dizziness, and rashes. Nurses were told to monitor for side effects and check intravenous sites.
This document contains information on various drugs administered to patients at the Medical Center Imus from February 15-18, 2014. It includes the brand and generic names, indications, actions, side effects, and nursing considerations for ampicillin, gentamicin sulfate, clarithromycin, cefuroxime sodium, salbutamol, and duavent. The drugs were used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and chronic bronchial spasm. Common side effects included diarrhea, dizziness, and rashes. Nurses were told to monitor for side effects and check intravenous sites.
This document contains information on various drugs administered to patients at the Medical Center Imus from February 15-18, 2014. It includes the brand and generic names, indications, actions, side effects, and nursing considerations for ampicillin, gentamicin sulfate, clarithromycin, cefuroxime sodium, salbutamol, and duavent. The drugs were used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and chronic bronchial spasm. Common side effects included diarrhea, dizziness, and rashes. Nurses were told to monitor for side effects and check intravenous sites.
This document contains information on various drugs administered to patients at the Medical Center Imus from February 15-18, 2014. It includes the brand and generic names, indications, actions, side effects, and nursing considerations for ampicillin, gentamicin sulfate, clarithromycin, cefuroxime sodium, salbutamol, and duavent. The drugs were used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and chronic bronchial spasm. Common side effects included diarrhea, dizziness, and rashes. Nurses were told to monitor for side effects and check intravenous sites.
Drugs I ndication Action Contraindication Side effect Nursing consideration Date added: Feb. 15, 2014 Brand name: Ampicilin Generic name: Amipicillin Na Classification: Antibiotic Dosage: 250mg Route: T.I.V. Frequency: q12 Time: 2:00am & 2:00pm Stopped: February 17, 2014 Bronchitis, Community Acquired Pneumonia Bactericidal action against sensitive organisms; inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death. Contraindicated with allergies to penicillins, cephalospori n or other allergens. Hot flashes on vein during administration. May experience diarrhea. Always check for the I.V. site for any signs of thrombosis.
Report for any pain and discomforts that might be felt. Drugs I ndication Action Contraindication Side effect Nursing consideration Date added: Feb. 15, 2014 Brand name: Orimed Generic name: Gentamycin Sulfate Classification: Anti- Bactrial Dosage: 35mg Stock: 80mg/2mL Route: T.I.V. Frequency: Once a day Time: 8:00am Stopped: Feb. 16, 2014 Bacteremia, Pneumonia, Soft tissue infections Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible strains of gram- negative bacteria; appears to disrupt functional integrity of bacterial cell membrane, causing cell death. Caution with patients with active infection of herpes and ones who has fungal infection. Dizziness and ringing of ears might be experience commonly. This one is ototoxic. Report any rashes, itching and ittitation on the injection site. MEDICAL CENTER IMUS Diversion Road, Palico IV, Imus, Cavite 4103
Drugs I ndication Action Contraindication Side effect Nursing consideration Date added: Feb. 16, 2014 Brand name: Orimed Generic name: Gentamycin Sulfate Classification: Anti- Bactrial Dosage: 20mg Stock: 80mg/2mL Route: T.I.V. Frequency: Once a day Time: 8:00am Stopped: Feb. 18, 2014 Bacteremia, Pneumonia, Soft tissue infections Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria; appears to disrupt functional integrity of bacterial cell membrane, causing cell death. Caution with patients with active infection of herpes and ones who has fungal infection. Dizziness and ringing of ears might be experience commonly. This one is ototoxic. Report any rashes, itching and irritation on the injection site. Drugs I ndication Action Contraindication Side effect Nursing consideration Date added: Feb. 16, 2014 Brand name: Clariget Generic name: Clarythromycin Classification: Anti- Bactrial Dosage: 1.5mL Stock:125mg/5mL Route: Per Orem Frequency: Once a day Time: 8:00am Treatment for infection causing Staphylococcus Pneumoniae. Treatment for patients having mild to moderate community acquired pneumonia. Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria, causing cell death. Decreased metabolism and risk of toxic effects if combined with grapefruit juice; avoid this combination. Diarrhea, Vommiting Report for severe or watery diarrhea, vomiting, skin rashes and skin irritation.
Shake the suspension before use.
Do not refrigerate. MEDICAL CENTER IMUS Diversion Road, Palico IV, Imus, Cavite 4103
Drugs I ndication Action Contraindication Side effect Nursing consideration Date added: February 18, 2014 Brand name: Kefox Generic name: Cefuroxime Na Classification: Anti-Bacterial Dosage: 245 mg/vial Route: T.I.V. Frequency: q12 Time: 2:00am & 2:00pm Respiratory tract infection, Pneumonia Cefuroxime, a semisynthetic, broad- spectrum 2nd generation cephalosporin antibiotic Exerts its bactericidal activity
By interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
gives the cell wall its mechanical stability
Known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Diarrhea and or possible super- infection for prolonged use. Report loose stools or diarrhea promptly.
Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to any drug medications especially with antibiotics before initiated. Drugs I ndication Action Nursing consideration Date added: February 15, 2014 Generic name: Salbutamol Classification: Antiasthmatics Dosage: one vial Route: Inhalation Frequency: 3 dose Time: 1:05pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm Constricted airway. Asthmatic attacks. For immediate It has a bronchodilating effect, but in a short period just to relieve the attack.
Instruct the patient to inhale the mist. If it is an infant. Have a face mask and hold it few inches from the face of the child so it can be inhaled. Date added: February 15, 2014 Generic name: Duavent Classification: Antiasthmatics Dosage: one vial Route: Inhalation Frequency: q6 Time: 5:30am, 11:30am, 5:30pm, 11:30pm Chronic bronchial spasm. For treatment of the spastic airway It has a bronchodilating effect for continuous treatment. Have a face mask and hold it few inches from the face of the child so it can be inhaled.