DRUG STUDY

Name of Drug Drug Nursing

Common Side Effects
Dose, Route & Classification Consideration
Timing
PHARMACOTHERAP Frequent (10%–4%): Baseline assessment:
Trade name: EUTIC: Loop Headache, dizziness, Obtain serum electrolyte
Demadex diuretic. rhinitis. levels, esp. potassium.
(Torsemide) Obtain baseline weight;
CLINICAL: Occasional (3%–1%): check for edema. Assess
Dose: 20mg Antihypertensive, Asthenia, insomnia, lungs for crackles, signs of
Route: PO, IV diuretic. nervousness, diarrhea, HF. Obtain B/P.
(diuresis) constipation, nausea,
Onset: 30–60 min dyspepsia, Intervention/Evaluation:
Peak: 1–2 hrs edema, EKG changes, Monitor B/P, serum
Duration: 6–8 hrs pharyngitis, cough, electrolytes (esp.
Timing: within 4 arthralgia, myalgia. potassium), I&O, weight.
hours of bedtime Notify physician of any
Rare (Less Than hearing abnormality. Note
1%): Syncope, extent of diuresis. Assess
hypotension, arrhythmias. lungs for rales. Check for
signs of edema, particularly
of dependent areas.

Patient/Family teaching:
Take medication in morning
to prevent nocturia. Report
palpitations, muscle
weakness, cramps, nausea,
dizziness. Do not take other
medications (including OTC
drugs) without consulting
physician. Eat foods high in
potassium such as whole
grains (cereals), legumes,
meat, bananas, apricots,
orange juice, potatoes
(white, sweet), raisins.