Drug Name Mechanism of Dosage Indication Contraindication Side effects/ Nursing Responsibilities

Action Adverse effects

Generic name: Amlodipine is a Angina pectoris Contraindicated with CNS: dizziness, light- Monitor patient carefully
Amlodipine calcium ion influx Adults: Initially 5mg due to coronary allergy to headedness, headache, (BP, cardiac rhythm, output).
besylate inhibitor (calcium PO daily; dosage may artery spasm amlodipine, impaired asthenia, fatigue,
entry blocker or increase over 10-14 hepatic or renal lethargy Monitor BP very carefully.
Brand name: calcium ion days to a maximum Chronic stable function, sick sinus
Norvasc antagonist). dose of 10 mg PO angina syndrome, heart CV: peripheral edema, Monitor cardiac rhythm
daily. block (second or arrhythmias regularly.
Class: Antianginal, Essential HTN, third degree),
antihypertensive, alone or in lactation. Dermatologic: rash, Administer drug without
calcium channel combination flushing regard to meals.
blocker with other Use cautiously with
antihypertensive heart failure and GI: nausea, abdominal
s pregnancy discomfort

*asthenia - lack or loss of

strength and energy;
weakness

*arrhythmias/ dysrhytmia -
abnormal heart rhythms
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Drug Name Mechanism of Dosage Indication Contraindication Side effects/ Nursing Responsibilities
Action Adverse effects
Generic name: It is bactericidal For treatment of Contraindicated with Diarrhea, dizziness, Arrange for C & S test.
Ciprofloxacin and it interferes The dosage range is infections allergy to nausea, upset stomach,
with DNA 250-750 mg twice caused by ciprofloxacin. headache, loss of If antacid is needed, take it
Brand name: replication in daily. susceptible appetite and vomiting. two hours after or before
Ciprobay susceptible gram- negative dose.
bacteria 250 mg twice daily. bacteria.
Class: preventing cell Take Proquin XR with the
Antibacterial, reproduction Treatment of main meal of the day.
fluoroquinolone uncomplicated
UTI’s. Ensure that the patient is
well hydrated.
Otic: treatment
of acute otitis
media.

Treatment of
nosocomial
pneumonia.

Oral: typhoid
fever
Oral: STD’s

Acute sinusitis.
Drug Name Mechanism of Dosage Indication Contraindication Side effects/ Nursing Responsibilities
Action Adverse effects
Generic name: Inhibits HMG-Co, Tablets: 5, 10, 20, 40, Treatment of Contraindicated with CNS: headache, May be taken with or
Simvastatin resulting in a and 80 mg. elevated LDL allergy to asthenia, sleep without food.
decrease serum with primary simvastatin, fungal disturbances
Brand name: cholesterol, serum hyper byproducts. Do not drink grapefruit juice
Zocor LDLs and either an Oral disintegrating GI: Flatulence, diarrhea, while using this drug.
increase or no tablets: 10, 20, 40, To reduce risk of abdominal pain, cramps,
Class: change in serum and 80 mg. coronary artery constipation, nausea, Give in the evening.
Antihyperlipidemi HDLs. disease, dyspepsia, heartburn,
c, HMG-CoA mortality and CV liver failure. Teach patients about the
reductase events such as side effects of the drug.
inhibitor CVA, MI, TIA. Respiratory: sinusitis,
pharyngitis
Drug Name Mechanism of Dosage Indication Contraindication Side effects/ Nursing Responsibilities
Action Adverse effects
Generic name: Completely blocks 50 mg twice daily Hypertension Contraindicated with Allergic: pharyngitis, Give with food to facilitate
Metoprolol beta-adrenergic sinus bradycardia (HR sore throat, fever absorption.
receptors in the Long term ↓45 bpm), second or
Brand name: heart, decreasing treatment of third degree heart CNS: dizziness, vertigo, Ensure the patient to
Lopressor excitability of the angina pectoris block, HF and tinnitus, fatigue swallow the tablet whole.
heart, cardiac cardiogenic shock.
Class: output, and CV: heart failure, cardiac Do not crush, chew or cut.
Antihypertensive, release of rennin. arrhythmias, pulmonary
Beta-selective This also decreases edema, hypotension Teach patient the side
adrenergic BP. effects of the drug.
blocker GI: flatulence,
constipation, diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting