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Drug Name/ Classification Dose Action Indicatio Ns Side Effects Nursing Considerations
Drug Name/ Classification Dose Action Indicatio Ns Side Effects Nursing Considerations
Drug Name/ Classification Dose Action Indicatio Ns Side Effects Nursing Considerations
Classification
Rifampicin
Dose
Action
Indicatio
ns
Treatment
of
pulmonary
tuberculos
is
Side Effects
600mg
PO OD
Inhibits DNA
dependent RNA
polymerase
activity in
susceptible
bacterial cells
1200mg
PO OD
Inhibits the
synthesis of
metabolites in
growing
mycobacterium
cells, impairing
cell metabolism
and causing
death
Treatment
of
pulmonary
tuberculos
is
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal
pain
Headache
Decreased
visual acuity
& color
discriminatio
n
(blue.green)
300mg
PO OD
Bactericidal
interferes with
lipid and nucleic
acid
biosynthesis in
activity
Treatment
and
prophylaxi
s of
tuberculos
is
Nausea
Vomiting
Jaundice
Fever
1500mg
PO OD
Bactericidal
against
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis;
exact
mechanism is
unknown
Treatment
of
tuberculos
is
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Rashes
Antituberculoti
c Antibiotic
Ethambutol
Antituberculoti
c
Isoniazid
Antituberculoti
c
Pyrazinamide
Antituberculoti
c
Headache
Rash
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nursing
Considerations
Watch closely for
sign of hepatic
impairment
If adverse GI
reaction occurs,
monitor
hydration
Monitor dug
effectiveness by
regularly
assessing for
improvement in
patients
conditions and
evaluating
culture and
sensitivity test
results.
Be alert for
adverse
reactions and
drug interactions.
Assess patients
infection before
starting therapy
by physical
examination and
culture And
sensitivity testing
Monitor patient
for improvement,
and evaluate
culture and
sensitivity test
Assess patient
for allergy to
pyrazinamide,
acute hepatic
disease, gout,
and diabetes
mellitus
Administer only
with in
conjunction with
other
Vitamin B6
Nutritional
supplement
50mg PO
OD
Blocks effects of
isoniazid
poisoning
Antidote
for
isoniazid
poisoning
Drowsiness
Paresthesia
Somnolence
Unstable gait
Bactrim DS
1 tablet
PO OD
Inhibits
susceptible
bacteria
Treating
infection
caused by
certain
bacteria
and to
prevent
certain
infections.
Loss
appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Mild diarrhea
In
combinati
on with
other
antiretrovi
ral for the
treatment
of HIV-1
infection
Treatment
of HIV
infection
in
combinati
on with
other
antiretrovi
ral
In
combinati
on with
other
antiretrovi
ral for the
treatment
of HIV-1
infection
Preventing
and
treatment
of iron
deficiencie
s anemias
Headache
Depression
Vomiting
Jaundice
Rash
Headache
Dry skin
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Loss
appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dark stool
Diarrhea
Antibiotic
Atazanavir
1 tablet
PO OD
Inhibits
processing of
viral protein in
HIV-infected
cells, preventing
the formation of
mature viruses.
1 tablet
PO OD
Inhibits HIV
protease
activity, leading
to decrease in
production of
HIV particles
Ritonavir
Abacavir/Lami
vudine
1 tablet
PO OD
Antiretroviral
Ferrous Sulfate
Iron
preparation
1 tablet
PO OD
Inhibits the
activity of HIV-1
reverse
transcriptase,
stopping viral
DNA growth
Replaces iron,
elevate serum
iron
concentration
which then
helps to form
antituberculotic
Assess patient
before and after
drug therapy to
monitor drugs
effectiveness
Assess patients
infection before
therapy and
regularly
thereafter.
Obtain specimen
for culture and
sensitivity test
before giving first
dose.
Assess patient
for allergy for
any component
of the product,
hepatic
impairment,
signs of lactic
acidosis
Assess for allergy
to drug.
Assess BP, bowel
sounds and skin
color
Monitor glucose
level during
therapy
Watch for
hypersensitivity
reaction
Obtain baseline
assessment of
patients iron
deficiency before
starting therapy
Evaluate HGB,
Vitamin C
1 tablet
PO OD
Water soluble
vitamin
Colace
Laxative
Stool softener
Clexane
Antithrombotic
Anticoagulant
100mg
PO BD
40mg SC
OD
hemoglobin
(help build
up the
blood)
It is a highly
effective
antioxidant. It is
also required for
the growth and
repair of tissues
in all parts of
the body.
It helps
with
preventing
of
infection
eg. cold
Promotes
incorporation of
water into stool,
resulting in
softer fecal
mass.
Prevention
of
constipati
on
Inhibits
thrombus and
clots formation
Prevention
and
treatment
of various
thromboly
tic
disorders
Heartburn
Stomach
cramps
Diarrhea
Acid urine
Throat
irritation
Mild cramps
Diarrhea
Rash
Fever
Edema
Hemorrhage
Confusion