DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION / ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRAINDICATION

GENERIC: Dibencozide increases the protein INDICATIONs: CNS: overstimulation, headache, Dx:
Dibencozide "efficiency coefficient" ie, the to help the body process protein; dizziness, insomnia a. Assess vital signs of the
percentage of "bound nitrogen" for increase muscle mass and strength; patient
BRAND: protein build-up in the body Premature babies, low birth weight, CV: tachycardia b. Assess for contradictions of
Heraclene compared to "ingested nitrogen" with poor appetite in infant, children and the drug
food intake. The initial sign of adult GI: constipation, diarrhea, other GI c. Assess the patients nutritional
CLASS: effectiveness is manifested by a disturbances state before administering
Supplements marked increase in appetite. CONTRAINDICATION:
Thus, dibencozide facilitates Contraindicated in patients Tx:
THERAPEUTIC optimum utilization of dietary protein hypersensitive to drug or its a. Assisted patient on side
intake, contributes to the formation ingredients. laying position for
PHARMACOLOGIC: and repair of body tissues and administration via bottle
Appetite enhancer stimulates appetite. b. Give right dosage indicated
in doctors order and medical
DOSAGE: SOURCE: record
1 tablet Hodgson,B,B, Kizior, R,J. (2007)
Saunders Nursing Drug EDx:
ROUTE: Handbook. p.324 a. Educate mother of adverse
Oral effects of the drug
b. Instruct patient to report
feelings or concerns