FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY

San Francisco St. Butuan City 8600, Region XIII Caraga, Philippines
Nursing Program

Name of Patient: Alim, Jimmy Age: 81 years old Under: Dr. Plaza

Date Name of Drug Drug Drug Indications Mechanism of Action Common Side Nursing
Ordered Classification Effects Considerations
Generic Name: •Antacids It is used to minimize uric acid It works by neutralizing gastric acid CNS: •Determine
sodium bicarbonate crystallization associated with to form sodium chloride, carbon Headache hypersensitivity reactions
uricosuric agents and increase dioxide, and water. to antacids.
Brand Name: the solubility of sulfonamides. GI:
Nausea •Observe for signs of
Vomiting allergic reactions.
Route: Flatulence
Oral (PO) •Instruct the patient and
significant other to adhere
Dose: closely to the established
650mg 1 tab regimen without
interruption or changing
Frequency: the dose.
TID
(8A 12N 6P) •Instruct the patient and
significant other to
promptly report signs and
symptoms of alkalosis .