DRUG USES/INDICATIONS ACTION/KINETICS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NSG.

CONSIDERATIONS
Generic Chlorpromazine is a Assess mental status
name: Chlorpromazine is used virtually in neuroleptic that acts by Hypersensitivity. Blurred vision; constipation; prior to and
Chlorproma blocking the periodically during
zine all types of psychoses. It can be postsynaptic dopamine dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; therapy.
receptor Cross-sensitivity may exist
brand name: combined with other in the mesolimbic light sensitivity; nasal R: So that the nurse
thorazine dopaminergic system among phenothiazines. can determine major
anti-psychotics. Chlorpromazine is and inhibits the release congestion.Severe allergic reactions or minor changes after
Classificatio of hypothalamic and Should not be used in drug has been taken.
n: also used to control anxiety or hypophyseal hormones. (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
narrow-
Antipsychoti It has antiemetic, . Monitor BP and
c (typical) agitation in certain serotonin-blocking, and angle glaucoma. breathing; tightness in eyes; pulse prior to and
weak antihistaminic frequently during the
patients,to relieve a wide range of properties and slight involuntary movements of the face, period of dosage
Dosage: ganglion-blocking adjustment.
H.S 1tab- drug or disease induced vomiting, activity. Should not be used in mouth, tongue, or jaw; jitteriness; May cause QT interval
increase to 1 patients who have CNS changes on ECG.
½ tab and in severe lip smacking
200mg/tab depression. R: to observe for any
hiccups. Chlorpromazine is also or puckering; mask-like face; changes relevant
used in the treatment of tetanus in muscle spasms of the face, neck, or 3. The drug may be
Coma taken with or without
combination with back; prolonged or food.
R: May be taken w/
other drugs. painful erection; puffing of cheeks;
bone-marrow meals to reduce GI
discomfort.
•Acute and chronic psychoses, suppression rigid muscles;

particularly when accompanied by

increased psychomotor phaeochromocytoma

activity. lactation
 Drug Action Indication Contraindication Dosage Side Effects Nursing
Responsibilities

Generic -Probably -Lennox-Gaustat -Use cautiously Adult: -Drowsiness -Watch for

Name: facilitates the syndrome, atypical in patients with 1.5 mg P.O daily in -Abnormal eye movements behavioral
Clonazepam effects of the absence seizures, mixed type three divided doses. -Anorexia disturbances esp. in
inhibitory akinetic and seizures because -Dysuria children.
Brand neurotransmitter mycolonic drug may cause Children: -Leukopenia
Name: GABA. seizures. generalized 0.01 to 0.03 mg P.O -Shortness of breath -Don’t stop drug
Klonopin -Panic disorder tonic-clonic daily in two or three -Skin rashes abruptly because this
-Acute manic seizures. divided doses. may worsen
Classification episodes of bipolar seizures. Call
: disorder -Use cautiously prescriber at once if
Antipsychotic -Adjunct treatment in children and adverse reactions
for schizophrenia in patients with develop.
-Periodic leg chronic
Dosage:
H.S 1tab-
movements during respiratory -Assess elderly
2mg/tab sleep disease or open- patient’s response
-Parkinsonian angle glaucoma. closely.
dysarthria
-Contraindicated -Monitor patient for
in patients oversedation.
hypersensitive to
benzodiazepines -Monitor CBC and
and in those with liver function tests.
significant
hepatic disease -Withdrawal
or acute angle symptoms are
closure similar to those of
glaucoma. barbiturates