DRUG GEN/BRAND MOA INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

NAME CONSIDERATION
ASPIRIN Bloodstream- It Pain Hypersensitivity Nausea and vomiting Assess pain and/or
acetylsalicylic acid inhibits platelet Cardiovascular upset stomach pyrexia before and
(ASA) function by diseases heartburn after administration.
Ecotrin, Ecpirin, irreversibly inhibiting (The patient was drowsiness WOF any signs of
Miniprin. the production of admitted due to mild headache salicylate toxicity. In
NSAID/Antiplatelet COX1 which results in chest pain and has an hypertension adults, a sensation of
inhibiting production admitting diagnosis fullness in the ears,
325 mg q4h PRN of prostaglandin and of angina pectoris.) tinnitus, and
therefore platelet’s decreased or muffled
aggregation. hearing are the most
In liver it is frequent symptoms
hydrolyzed into associated.
salicylate which Instruct the patient
works by inhibiting to take medication
COX 2 which reduces after meal to reduce
prostaglandin GI irritation
synthesis and Tell the patient not
therefore reducing to break, crush, or
inflammation, pain chew extended-
and fever. release tablets and
do not open
extended-release
capsules. Swallow
them whole.
Ensure hydration
Tell the patient not
to drink alcohol while
taking the
medication.
DRUG GEN/BRAND MOA INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING
NAME CONSIDERATION
NITRO-PATCH

Patch 2x a day q12

DRUG GEN/BRAND MOA INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

NAME CONSIDERATION

PROPRANOLOL

INDERAL

80mg q12h

DRUG GEN/BRAND MOA INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

NAME CONSIDERATION

ATORVASTATIN

20mg OD PO

DRUG GEN/BRAND MOA INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

NAME CONSIDERATION

AMLODIPINE

5mg OD PO