DRUG STUDY

Generic Name and Classificatio n Ampicillin Brand Name Ampico Dose Route Action of Drug Treatment of infections of the ear, nose, throat, and lower respiratory tract due to streptococci and upper and lower respiratory tract infections due to H influenza. Side Effect Nursing Responsibilitie s Assess for any signs of side effects and discontin ue the medicatio n. - Instruct the client or the mother of the client to take on an empty stomach 1 hr. before or 2 hr. after meals. -

100 mg N THL q 12

Per orem

Glossitis Stomatitis - Nausea and vomiting - Enterocolitis Psudomembranou s colitis - Diarrhea - Skin rashes -

Generic Name and Classificatio n Amikacin

Brand Name Amikacin sulfate

Dose

Route

Action of Drug For auditory, vestibular, renal toxicity and neuromuscula r blockage, anemia, hypotension, nausea and vomiting, and eosinophilia -

Side Effect

Nursing Responsibilities Avoid current use of other ototoxic or nephrotoxi c agents while administeri ng this drug. Assess for any side effects and discontinu e the medication .

29 mg IV OP

Per orem

Dehydration Renal dysfunction Neuromuscular disorders

Generic Name and Classificatio n

Brand Name

Dose

Route

Action of Drug

Side Effect

Nursing Responsibilitie s

Ceftazidine

Bactizef LBS

100 mg TIV q 12

Per orem

Anti hematologic effects, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, abdominal pain and metallic taste.

-Renal insufficiency

- monitor prothrombin time. Assess for any side effects and discontinu e the medicatio n.

Generic Name and Classificatio n

Brand Name

Dose

Route

Action of the drug

Side Effect

Nursing Responsibilitie s

Ranitidine Type of drug: Antiulcer and histamine H2 antagonist.

Zantac

2mg

Per orem

Ranitidine hydrochloride and other H2 antagonist work by turning off the system that produces stomach acid and other secretions. It is effective in treating ulcer symptoms and preventing complication of disease.

Rapid or irregular heartbeat, reversible reduction in white blood cell or platelet count, dizziness, vomiting.

It is prescribed for shortterm maintenan ce and the medicine is only administer ed if needed.

Generic Name and Classification Vitamin K (Phytomenadi one)

Brand Name CYCOMIN rotexmedica

Dose

Route

Action of the drug Treatment of hemorrhage associated with a low blood level of prothrombin.

Side Effect

Nursing Responsibilitie s Assess for any side effects and discontinu e the medicatio n.

2mg

Per orem

Rarely dever shock-like reactions Phlebitis Flushing of the face Sweating Chest constriction

Generic Name and Classificatio n

Brand Name

Dose

Route

Action of the drug

Side Effect

Nursing Responsibilitie s

BSS alcon Sodium chloride 0.64% Potassium chloride 0.075%

2mg

Per orem

Irrigation during surgical procedures of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.

Solutions contains no preservatives and should not be reused.

Instruct the client not to reuse the solution.