Drug Doctor’s Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindications Effects Nursing Considerations

Order

Generic Dosage: transported in the Increases protection Therapeutic Effects: Independent:

Name: Ascorbic bloodstream of the immune Hypersensitivity to the Boost immune system and
Vitamin C Acid system drug wound healing  Take the drug with iron supplement
500mg PO increase tensile  Do not administer the drug for 48 to
strength and collagen Patients with medical 72 hours before an amine-dependent test
synthesis by assisting For wound healing history of: kidney for occult blood in the stool is
and resistance to disease (vitamin is
Brand Name: Frequency: in the hydroxylation of normally excreted in Side Effects: conducted. A false-negative result may
lysine and proline, infection. occur.
Ascorbic Acid BID urine.) and
major constituents of  Heartburn  Take the drug into the mouth or mix
collagen. enzyme deficiency with food.
(G6PD deficiency).  Upset Stomach
 Protect ascorbic acid solutions from light
 Diarrhea
Supporting wound or store in light resistant container
healing  Nausea and
 Suggest good dietary sources of ascorbic
vomiting
acid, such as citrus fruits, leafy
vegetables, tomatoes, green peppers, and
potatoes.
 Advice to take the vitamins with food
Classification: Adverse Effects:
to promote absorption.
Vitamins,
 Blood in urine 
Supplements
 Fever
Dependent:
Date ordered:  Weakness
 Stomach Pain  Administer the medication with iron
 Severe Pain on supplement at the same time (Vitamin C
Lower back increases theabsorption of iron when
 Hyperoxaluria taken atthe same time as iron-richfoods)
 Discontinue the medication if symptoms
of anaphylaxis occur as ordered. Contact
physician
Collaborative:

 Communicate with the laboratory

technician for periodically monitoring
Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, and serum
electrolytes