OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing – Pampanga

Bachelor of NELL JOSHUA B. PANTIG

PROGRAM Science in STUDENT NAME
Nursing
YEAR AND SECTION BSN 2 Y1-16
COURSE NCMA 217 INSTRUCTOR Kenneth Manalang
DATE 6/13/23

NAME OF THE MECHANISM OF ACTION DOSAGE INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING ALERT
DRUG
Oral Dosage Forms: ● Upper respiratory ● Hypersensitivity to GI:Nausea, vomiting,abdominal ● Allergy Assessment: Assess the
Generic Name: Hyoscine Erythromycin exerts its Adult Dose: 250-500 mg every tract infections: erythromycin or cramping, diarrhea, heartburn, patient for any known allergies or
N Butylbromide antibacterial effects by binding 6 hours or 333-500 mg every 8 Erythromycin is any macrolide anorexia. hypersensitivity to erythromycin or
to the 50S ribosomal subunit of hours. commonly prescribed antibiotic other macrolide antibiotics before
Brand Name: susceptible microorganisms, Pediatric Dose: 30-50 for the treatment of pre-existing liver Body as a Whole: administration.
Erythrocin, Ery-Tab, thereby inhibiting protein mg/kg/day divided into 4 respiratory tract disease,epithelial Fever,eosinophilia, urticaria, skin ● Baseline Assessments: Conduct a
EryPed, Eryc, Erythrocin synthesis. This inhibition infections, including eruptions, fixed drug
doses. herpes simplex comprehensive baseline assessment
Stearate, PCE, E.E.S. prevents the growth and pharyngitis, tonsillitis, eruption,anaphylaxis.
keratitis, fungal of the patient, including vital signs,
multiplication of bacteria, sinusitis, and Superinfections by
Classifications leading to their eventual death Intravenous Dosage Forms: bronchitis caused by disease of eye nonsusceptible medical history, and current
Adult Dose: 500 mg to 1 g susceptible organisms. vaccinia or varicella bacteria,yeasts, or fungi. medications. Pay particular attention
Therapeutic Class: every 6 hours, infused over ● Skin and soft tissue to liver function in patients at risk.
Antibiotic 20-60 minutes. infections: SpecialSenses: ● Medication Administration:
Pediatric Dose: 15-20 Erythromycin can be Ototoxicity:reversible bilateral Administer erythromycin as
Pharmacologic Class: mg/kg/day divided into 4-6 used to treat various hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo. prescribed, ensuring the correct
Macrolide Antibiotics doses. skin and soft tissue dosage, route, and frequency of
infections, such as Digestive: administration. Follow appropriate
cellulitis, impetigo, (Estolate)Cholestatic hepatitis guidelines for reconstitution,
and erysipelas. syndrome. dilution, and administration for IV
● Sexually transmitted
formulations.
infections:
● Adverse Effect Management:
Erythromycin is
Monitor the patient for
effective in treating Skin:(topical use)Erythema,
certain sexually desquamation, burning, gastrointestinal adverse effects, such
transmitted infections, as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
 particularly chlamydia tenderness, drynessor oiliness, and diarrhea. Provide supportive
and gonorrhea. pruritus. care measures as necessary,
● Gastrointestinal including antiemetics or antidiarrheal
infections: medications under the direction of
Erythromycin can be the healthcare provider.
utilized for the ● Patient Education: Educate the
treatment of
patient about the medication,
gastrointestinal
including the importance of
infections, including
Campylobacter adherence to the prescribed dosage
enteritis, traveler's and completion of the full course of
diarrhea, and mild to treatment. Instruct the patient to
moderate cases of report any adverse effects or allergic
Clostridium reactions promptly.
difficile-associated ●
diarrhea.
● Prophylaxis of
endocarditis:
Erythromycin may be
prescribed for
prophylaxis against
bacterial endocarditis
in individuals at risk,
such as those with
certain congenital
heart defects or prior
history of
endocarditis.
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Comerford, K. C., & Durkin, M. T. (2021). Nursing 2021 drug handbook. 41st edition. Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer.