DRUG STUDY

Name of Drug Classification Indication Mechanism of Contraindications Side Effects Adverse Effect Nursing Considerations
Action

Macrolides;  Used in treating mild-

broad spectrum to-moderate
Drug Name: of activity infections  Inhibits  Hypersensitivity to  Stomach  Significant: 1. Monitor signs of
Azithromax against many protein macrolide upset, Myasthenia pseudomembranous colitis,
 Drug of choice in
gram-positive synthesis in antibiotics.  Diarrhea/ gravis. Ear including diarrhea, abdominal
pertussis, diphtheria,
Generic Name: bacteria bacteria  History of hepatic loose  and pain, fever, pus or mucus in
Legionnaires’
Azithromycin cell. dysfunction/ labyrinth stool, and other severe or
disease, atypical viral stools,
Dihydrate  Bacteriosta cholestasis jaundice disorders: prolonged GI problems
pneumonia,  Nausea
tic, following previous Deafness. (nausea, vomiting, and
intestinal dysenteric  Vomiting
Brand Name: however in antibiotic use.  Eye disorders: heartburn). Notify physician or
amebiasis, acne,  Abdominal
Zithromax high Pruritus, nursing staff immediately of
staphylococcal and pain
enough burning, these signs.
streptococcal
infections. concentrati stinging of the 2. Monitor patient for signs of
on it may eye or ocular angioedema, including rashes,
 For persons allergic
be discomfort, raised patches of red or white
to penicillin
bactericidal sticky eye skin (welts), burning/itching
sensation, skin, swelling in the face, and
 Has broad
foreign body difficulty breathing. Notify
spectrum
sensation physician of these signs
of activity
(ophthalmic). immediately.
 Gastrointestin 3. Monitor rashes or other skin
al disorders: reactions such as hives, acne,
Diarrhoea, dermatitis, abnormal sweating,
vomiting, and exfoliation. Notify
abdominal physician immediately because
pain, nausea, certain skin reactions may
flatulence, indicate serious
dyspepsia, hypersensitivity reactions
dysgeusia. (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
 General 4. Monitor signs of leukopenia
disorders and (fever, sore throat, signs of
admin site infection), thrombocytopenia
  conditions: (bruising, nose bleeds, bleeding
Injection site gums), or unusual weakness and
pain, fatigue. fatigue that might be due to
Metabolism anemia. Report these signs to
 and nutrition the physician.
disorders: 5. Monitor symptoms of high
Anorexia. plasma potassium levels
Musculoskelet (hyperkalemia), including
al and bradycardia, fatigue, weakness,
connective numbness, and tingling. Notify
 tissue physician because severe cases
disorders: can lead to life-threatening
Arthralgia arrhythmias and paralysis.
Nervous system
disorders:
Headache,
 dizziness,
paraesthesia.
Skin and
subcutaneous
tissue
disorders:
Pruritus, rash

References:

https://www.rxlist.com/zithromax-side-effects-drug-center.htm https://www.mims.com/philippines/drug/info/azithromycin?mtype=generic