DRUG STUDY

DRUG NAME CLASSIFICATION ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE NURSING

EFFECT INTERVENTIONS

Generic: 5HT3 receptor Ondansetron Nausea and Allergy to drug. diarrhea or Check allergy to
Ondansetron antagonists blocks the vomiting. constipation; drug.
actions of Apokyn medication. headache;
Brand name: chemicals in drowsiness; Do not give if
Zofran, the body or patient is taking
Zofran ODT, that can tired feeling. apomorphine
Zuplenz trigger (Apokyn).
nausea and
vomiting.
DRUG CLASSIFICATION ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE NURSING
NAME EFFECT INTERVENTIONS

Generic Calcium Amlodipine High blood Allergy to drug. dizziness; Check if patient
name: channel is a calcium pressure. feeling is allergic to
Amlodipine blocking agent channel tired; drug.
blocker stomach Monitor vital
Brand that dilates pain, signs.
name: (widens) nausea;
Norvasc blood or
vessels and flushing
improves (warmth,
blood flow. redness,
or tingly
feeling).

DRUG CLASSIFICATION ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE NURSING

NAME EFFECT INTERVENTIONS
Generic Analgesic Lowers body Fever Allergy to GI upset Check if patient
name: temperature acetaminophen. Loss of is allergic to
Paracetamol and relieves appetite drug.
pain.