Drug name

Drug Name Classification

Classification Mechanism
Mechanismof
ofaction
action Indication
Indication Contraindication
Contraindication AdverseReaction
Adverse Reaction NursingResponsibilities
Nursing
Responsibilities

Generic name:
Generic name: cephalosporin
lincomycin antibiotics Clindamycin inhibits Cephalexin
In oral andis parenteral
indicated Cephalexin is
Clindamycin nausea.peeling, or
blistering, Monitor
 signs
Cultureof allergic
Cefalexin
Clindamycin antibiotics Cephalexin
bacterial isprotein
a first- forformulations,
the treatment of contraindicated
clindamycin is for use in
is contraindicated diarrhea.
loose skin, red skin reactions infection
and
generation
synthesiscephalosporin
by binding to certain infections
indicated for the treatment in patients
patients who have had vomiting.
lesions, severe acne anaphylaxis, including
before
23S RNA
antibiotic. of the 50S
Cephalosporins caused by susceptible
of serious with cephalosporin
infections caused an allergic reaction to heartburn.
or skin rash, sores or pulmonary symptoms
therapy.
Brand name: contain a betathe
subunit of bacterial
lactam and bacteria. These anaerobic hypersensitivity.
by susceptible it, and it should be stomach
ulcers on thepain.
skin, or (tightness in the throat
 Administer oral
ribosome. It impedes
dihydrothiazide. Unlike infections include
bacteria, as well as Cephalosporins
used withcause
caution in rectal
fever or genital
or chills and chest,drugwheezing,
with a full
Acanya, Benzaclin, Biacna, both the cephalosprins
penicillins, assembly of respiratory tract
susceptible staphylococci, hypersensitivity
those who have a itching. cough dyspnea)
glass oforwater
skin
the ribosome
are more resistant and the
to the infections, otitisand
media, reactions in <=of5% of dizziness. reactions or(rash,
Cleocin, Cleocin-T, streptococci, history regional  withpruritus,
food to
Brand name: Clindagel, translation
action of beta process The skin and skin structure patients receiving them.  extreme urticaria).prevent
Clindacin, pneumococci. Used topically, enteritis, ulcerative
Keflex molecular mechanism
lactamase. Cephalexin infections, bonefor the A variety of or antibiotic- tiredness. Notify physician or
Clindesse, Clindoxyl, through which this it is indicated colitis, esophageal
Dalacin inhibits bacterial cell wall infections,
treatment andof acne hypersensitivity
associated colitis. nursing staff
irritation.
occurs is thought to be
synthesis, leading genitourinary
vulgaris and is available inreactions ranging from
tract immediately
 Do not if these
give IM
due to clindamycin's
Actual dosage, route, frequency: breakdown and eventualy
three-dimensional infections
combination with benzoylmild rash to fatal reactions injections
occur. of
Adults
Actual and children
dosage, route, 15 cell death
structure, which closely peroxide or tretinoin for thisanaphylaxis may occur. more than 600
years of(capsule
frequency: age and andolder— resembles the 3'-ends purpose. Clindamycin is also mg; inject deep
1000 to 4000 milligrams
solution) of L-Pro-Met-tRNA and indicated as a vaginal cream, into large
(mg) per day,
Adults—150 to 300 taken in deacylated-tRNA suppository, or gel for the muscle to
divided(mg)
milligrams doses.
every 6 during the peptide treatment of bacterial avoid serious
Children
hours. 1 year
For more of age
severe elongation cycle - in vaginosis in non-pregnant problems.
and older— 25 to
infections, 300 to 450 mg100 acting as a structural females.  Do not use for
milligrams
every 6 hours. (mg) per analog of these tRNA Clindamycin is used for minor bacterial
kilogram
Children (kg) per
weighing 10day, molecules, clindamycin antimicrobial prophylaxis or viral
taken in
kilograms divided
(kg) doses.
or more—8 impairs peptide chain against Viridans group infections.
initiation and may
to 16 milligrams (mg) per streptococcal infections in
stimulate dissociation
kilogram (kg) of body susceptible patients
of peptidyl-tRNA from
weight per day, divided bacterial ribosomes. undergoing oral, dental, or
into 3 or 4 equal doses. upper respiratory surgery,
For more severe and may be used for
infections, the dose is prophylaxis against bacterial
usually 16 to 25 mg per kg endocarditis in penicillin-
of body weight per day, allergic patients at high risk
divided into 3 or 4 equal of these infections.
doses.
Drug name Classification Mechanism of action Indication Contraindication Adverse reaction Nursing responsibilities

Generic name: Antipyretic, Analgesic Paracetamol is a para- to relieve mild or Severe hepatic Blood and lymphatic  Do not exceed
Paracetamol (nonopioid) aminophenol derivative moderate pain, such as system disorders: Rarely, the
impairment or active
that exhibits analgesic headaches, toothache anaemia, recommended
and antipyretic actions or sprains, and reduce liver disease (IV). thrombocytopenia, dosage.
and weak anti- fevers caused by agranulocytosis.  Consult
Brand name: inflammatory activity. illnesses such as colds Cardiac physician if
Dymadon®, Lemsip®, The mechanism of its and flu. disorders: Tachycardia. needed for
Panadol®, Panamax®, analgesic effect has not Gastrointestinal children < 3 yr; if
Tylenol® been fully determined disorders: Nausea, needed for
but may be associated vomiting; redness of longer than 10
with the inhibition of rectal mucus days; if
Actual dosage, route, prostaglandin synthesis membranes (rectal continued fever,
frequency: in the CNS and to a supp). severe or
lesser extent, through General disorders and recurrent pain
10 to 15 years peripheral blockage of administration site occurs (possible
1 Tablet pain-impulse conditions: Inj site serious illness).
Up to 4 times generation. It produces reactions (e.g. pain,  Avoid using
Adults and children 16 antipyresis by inhibiting burning sensation), multiple
years and over the hypothalamic heat- fatigue, peripheral preparations
1 to 2 Tablets regulating centre. oedema. containing
Up to 4 times Investigations: Increased acetaminophen.
transaminase levels, Carefully check
120 mg/5 ml, 250 mg/5 abnormal breath sounds. all OTC
ml oral suspension Metabolism and products.
nutrition  Give drug with
disorders: Hypokalaemia. food if GI upset
Musculoskeletal and occurs.
connective tissue  Discontinue
disorders: Muscle spasm, drug if
trismus. hypersensitivity
Psychiatric reactions occur.
disorders: Insomnia,
anxiety.
Drug name Classifications Mechanism of action
Generic name: oral iron bivalent A deficiency in iron
Ferrous sulfate preparations indicates that the body
cannot produce enough
normal red blood cells.
Iron deficiency anemia
Brand name: occurs when body stores
Slow FE, Fer-In-Sol, of iron decrease to very
Feratab, Iron, Mol-Iron, low levels, and the
Feosol, and MyKidz Iron stored iron is insufficient
10 to support normal red
blood cell (RBC)
production. Insufficient
dietary iron, impaired
Actual dosage, route, iron absorption,
frequency: bleeding, pregnancy, or
Initial dose: 600 mg/day loss of iron through the
ferrous sulfate (120 urine can lead to iron
mg/day elemental iron) deficiency. Symptoms of
for 3 months iron deficiency anemia
include fatigue,
Give in divided doses (1 breathlessness,
to 3 times daily) palpitations, dizziness,
and headache.
Indications Contraindications Adverse reaction Nursing responsibilities
N/A feeling or being sick Assess
Ferrous sulfate is used (nausea or vomiting), Signs and symptoms of
for the prevention and stomach pain or iron deficiency anemia;
treatment of iron heartburn. loss of e.g., pallor, tachycardia,
deficiency anemia in appetite. constipation. dyspnea, and fatigue
adults and children diarrhoea. Laboratory test results:
CBC, hemoglobin,
hematocrit, iron level,
ferritin, total iron-
binding capacity
Monitor
Evidence of increased
oxygen-carrying capacity
of RBCs
Increased hemoglobin
and hematocrit
Side effects
Toxicity
Anaphylaxis
Drug name Classifications Mechanism of action Indication Contraindication Adverse reaction Nursing responsibilities

Generic name: pregnadien derivative Contraindicated in  Stomach ache Take this drug 30
progestogens Gliclazide binds to the β For the treatment of patients with or indigestion. minutes before
Glicazide cell sulfonyl urea NIDDM in conjunction undiagnosed, abnormal  Feeling sick breakfast for best
receptor (SUR1). This with diet and exercise vaginal bleeding, blood (nausea) results.
binding subsequently clot disorder, stroke,  Being sick
blocks the ATP sensitive incomplete abortion, (vomiting) Do not discontinue this
Brand name: potassium channels. breast cancer, brain  Diarrhoea drug without consulting
The binding results in cancer, breastfeeding  Constipation. your health care
Diamicron closure of the channels mothers, liver provider.
and leads to a resulting dysfunction, and
decrease in potassium hypersensitivity Monitor urine or blood
efflux leads to for glucose and ketones.
depolarization of the β
Actual dosage, route, cells. This opens If taking ER tablets,
frequency: voltage-dependent swallow them whole; do
For oral use. calcium channels in the not crush, chew, or
Adult: β cell resulting in divide tablets. The
Weeks 1 and 2: 40 mg calmodulin activation, empty tablet may
once daily in the which in turn leads to appear in your stool.
morning exocytosis of insulin
Increase if necessary in containing secretorty Do not use this drug
increments of 40 mg granules. during pregnancy;
every 2 weeks, consult health care
according to blood provider.
glucose levels (Weeks 3
and 4: 80 mg once daily Avoid alcohol while
in the morning). using this drug.

Report fever, sore

throat, unusual bleeding
or bruising, rash, dark
urine, light-colored
stools, hypoglycemic or
hyperglycemic
reactions.