Drug Name Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Common Side Nursing

Action and Rationale Effect consideration

Generic Name: It works by Indication: It is contraindicated No side effects -Monitor injection
Ceftriaxone inhibiting the in patients with were seen on the site for pain,
mucopeptide It is used for known patient swelling, and
Brand Name: synthesis in the treatment of hypersensitivity to irritation. Rotate
Rocephin bacterial cell bacterial ceftriaxone, any of -chills or fever sites.
wall. infection its excipients or to -dizziness
Therapeutic class: any other -skin rash -Monitor for
antibiotic Rationale: cephalosporin. -nausea and manifestations of
vomiting hypersensitivity.
Pharmacologic It is given to -diarrhea Discontinue if
class: treat severe -black starry stool occurs.
cephalosporins, 3rd penumonia -phlebitis
generation -Watch for and
report signs:
Dosage: 1gm/12hrs petechiae,
Route of ecchymotic areas,
Administration: epistaxis, or any
IV unexplained
bleeding

-Check for fever if

diarrhea occurs.
Report both
promptly. 
 Drug Name Mechanism of Indication and Contraindication Common Side Nursing
Action Rationale Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Indication: .
Hydroxychloroq No side effects seen
uine Rationale: on the patient.

Brand Name: -Nausea

Plaquenil -vomiting
-upset stomach
Therapeutic -headache
class: -Skin rash
Diagnostic Agent

Pharmacologic
class:
Adrenal
Corticosteroid
Synthesis
Inhibitor

Dosage: 800mg
day 1 then 200mg
subsequently

Route of
Administration:
Oral
 Drug Name Mechanism of Indication& Contraindication Common Side Nursing
Action Rationale Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Zinc inhibits Indication: Contraindicated No adverse -Instruct the
Zinc sulphate cAMP-induced, to patient with reaction was seen patient to take
chloride-dependent Helps your hypersensitivity on the patient the medication
Brand Name: fluid secretion by immune to the drug and its 1 hr or 2hrs
Zincate inhibiting component. -nausea after meal.
system and
basolateral -vomiting
metabolic
Therapeutic potassium (K) -cramps -Instruct the
Class: nutritional channels. Zinc also function -heartburn patient do not
supplements improves the -diarrhea crush or chew,
absorption of water Rationale: -rash best to
Pharmacological and electrolytes, swallow
Class: trace improves It is given to whole.
elements regeneration of the help fight
intestinal bacteria and -Instruct the
Dosage: 220mg epithelium, for diarrhea. patient to
Frequency: OD increases the levels Used for avoid milk,
Form: Tablet of brush border proper bran, grains, or
Route of enzymes, and cereals within
senses of
Administration: enhances the 2 hours of
Oral immune response, taste and taking this
allowing for a smell medicine.
better clearance of
the pathogens. -Monitor zinc
levels during
tratement

Drug Name Mechanism of Indication& Contraindication Common Side Nursing

 Action Rationale Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Binds   Indication: Contraindicated to No adverse -Monitor for and
Azithromycin protein  patient with reaction seen on report loose stools
suppresses  Use for hypersensitivity to the patient or diarrhea, since
Brand Name: and bacteria  treatment of the drug and its pseudomembrano
Zithromax susceptible of component -Headache us colitis
different
synthesis; much -Dizzness
Drug Class : greater spectrum
variety of -Hair loss
Macrolide of activity than bacterial -Nausea -Monitor PT and
antibiotic erythromycin; infection -Vomiting INR closely with
more effective -Abdominal pain concurrent
Dosage: 500mg against Rationale: warfarin use.
gramnegative
Frequency: OD organism It is given for -Instruct the pt
treatment of that direct
Route of sunlight (UV)
Administration:
respiratory
tract infection exposure should
be minimized
during therapy
with drug.

-Take aluminum
or magnesium
antacids 2 h
before or after
drug.
 Drug Name Mechanism Indication Contraindication Common Side Nursing
of Action Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Inhibits HIV1 Indication: Contraindicated to No adverse -Instruct the
Lopinavir/ protease and patient with reaction was seen patient to avoid
Ritonavir prevents It is used for hypersensitivity to on the patient. consuming red
maturation of treatment and the drug and its yeast rice and St.
Brand Name: the infectious prevention of component. -Nausea and John’s wart
Kaletra virus  opportunistic vomiting while taking the
infection -decreased drug.
Therapeutic Class: appetite
Antiretroviral Rationale: -dry mouth -Assess bowel
-tiredness pattern before,
Pharmacological It is given for -dizziness during treatment.
Class: treatment of -headache if severe
Protease Inhibitor Covid 19 -joint or muscle abdominal pain
pain with bleeding
Dosage: 400mg occurs, product
should be
Frequency: BID discontinued

Route of -Monitor for

Administration: hydration
Oral
-Teach patient
that product is
not a cure for
HIV;
opportunistic
infections may
continue to be
acquired

- Teach patient to
take as
prescribed; if
dose is missed,
take as soon as
remembered up
to 1 hr before
next dose; do not
double dose

Drug Name Mechanism Indication Contraindication Common Nursing

 of Action Side Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Water- Indication: Contraindicated No adverse -Teach patient
Spironolactone soluble in patients reaction necessary foods to
vitamin It is used to treat hypersensitive to seen on the be included in diet
Brand Name: essential for and prevent scurvy drug and in its patient. that are rich in vit
Aldactone synthesis component. C
and Rationale:
Therapeutic maintenance -Instruct patient to
class: of collagen It is given for  -nausea & avoid smoking
Diuretics and supplementation of vomiting while taking the
intercellular vit c -leg cramps. drug
Pharmacologic ground  -headache
class: substance of -Teach patient not
 -dizziness
Potassium- body tissue to exceed RDA
 -cramps
sparing cells, blood recommended
 -urine
diuretics- vessels, dose, urine stones
acidification
cartilage, may occur
aldosterone 
bones, teeth,
receptor
skin, and
antagonist
tendons.
Dosage: 50mg
Frequency:
BID
Route of
Administration
: Oral

Drug Name Mechanism Indication Contraindication Common Side Nursing

of Action Effect Consideration
Generic Name: Inhibit Indication: Contraindicated No adverse - Monitor BP
Nifedipine calcium ion in patients reaction seen on carefully during
influx across It is used hypersensitive to the patient. titration period. 
Brand Name: cardiac and for the drug and its
Adalat CC smooth management of component. -headache - Monitor blood
muscles hypertension -heat sensation sugar in
Therapeutic cells, which is a -dizziness diabetic
class: decreasing common -fatigue patients.
Antihypertensive contractility comorbidity in -nausea Nifedipine has
and oxygen patient with -constipation diabetogenic
Pharmacologic demand. Cushing’s properties
class: Drug may disease.
Calcium channel also dilate - Monitor for
blockers coronary Rationale: gingival
arteries and hyperplasia and
Dosage: 40mg arterioles. It is given to report
Frequency: OD lowers blood promptly.
Route of pressure by
Administration: relaxing the -Restrict patient
Oral blood vessels. in smoking
since it
decreases the
efficacy of the
drug

Drug Name Mechanism Indication Contraindication Common Side Nursing

of Action Effect consideration
Brand Name: Regular Indication: Contraindicated No side effects -Monitor body
Humulin R. insulin in patients during were seen on the weight over time
regulates the Treatment of episodes of patient
Therapeutic glucose diabetes hypoglycemia. -Monitor blood
class: metabolism; it mellitus that Hypoglycemia is -sweating. sugars every 4
Antidiabetic promotes cannot be the most common -dizziness hours
glucose and controlled by adverse effect of or light-
Pharmacologic amino acid diet or oral insulin therapy headedness. -Instruct patient
class: uptake into drugs and a major to rotate
Pancreatic muscle and barrier to  -shakiness.
injection sites
hormone adipose achieving optimal -hunger. regularly to
tissues except Rationale: glycemic control  -fast heart prevent
brain and long term. rate. breakdown at
Route of liver. It has an It is given to  -tingling in injection sites.
Administration: onset if help move your hands, feet,
Subcutaenous 30minutes to glucose from lips, or tongue.
1 hour, with the blood into -Advise patient
peak effect in  -trouble to avoid alcohol
the body’s
2-4hours and -concentrating or intake; serious
cells and to
duration of 6- confusion. reactions can
improve
8 hours. glycemic  -blurred occur
control in vision.
patients with -Instruct the
diabetes patient to store
mellitus drug in the
refrigerator or in
a cool place out
of direct
sunlight; do not
freeze insulin.