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    DRUG STUDY

    GENERIC

    NAME/BRANDNAME

    DOSA

    GE/ROUTE

    CLASSIFICATI

    ON

    INDICATION CONTRAINDICATI

    ON

    ADVERSE

    REACTIONS

    NURSING

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Genericname:

    Allopurinol

    Brandname:

    LLANOL

    100

    mg OD

    GoutPreparations

    Primaryuncomplicatedhyperurecemia;mild gout; severetophaceous gout;uric acidnephropathy; uricacid nephrolithiasis;and in the

    prevention of renalCalcium oxalatestones.

    Allopurinolshould bediscontinued atthe firstappearance ofrash or anysign that mayindicate anallergic

    reaction,painfulurination, bloodin the urine,irritation of theeyes, orswelling of thelips or mouth

    Allopurinolmay increasethe frequencyof acute goutyattacks duringthe first 6-12months oftherapy.Prophylacticdoses ofcolchicineshouldtherefore beadministered

    allergic skinreactions, GIdisturbances,diarrhea, and jointpain

    monitor serum uricacid levels to evaluatedrugs effectiveness

    monitor fluidintake and output; dailyurine output of at least 2liters and maintenance ofneutral or slightly alkalineurine are desirable

    periodically

    monitor CBC and hepaticand renal function,especially at start oftherapy, as ordered

    If renalinsufficiency occurs at anytime during treatment, beprepared to reducedosage, as ordered.

    Optimal benefitsmay require 2-6 weeks oftherapy. Because acutegouty attacks occur during

    this time, concurrent use ofcolchicines may beprescribed prophylactically.

    To minimize GIdisturbance, tell patient totake with or immediatelyafter meals.

    Encourage thepatient to drink plenty offluids while taking this drugunless otherwisecontraindicated.

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    concurrentlyduring the first3 - 6 months ofallopurinoltherapy.

    Drowsinessmay occurduringallopurinoltherapy andmay impairone's ability toperformactivitiesrequiringmentalalertness.

    Liverfunction tests(particularly inpatients withpreexistingliver disease),renal functiontests(particularly inpatients withimpaired renalfunction), and

    complete bloodcell countsshould beperformedduring the firstfew months.Reduce thedosage ofallopurinol ortotally

    Drug may causedrowsiness, tell patient notto drive or performhazardous tasks requiringmental alertness until CNSeffects of the drug are

    known. If the patient istaking allopurinol fortreatment of recurrentcalcium oxalate stones,advise him to also reducehis dietary intake of animalprotein, sodium, refinedsugars, oxalate-rich foods,and calcium.

    Tell patient todiscontinue at first sign ofrash, which may precedesevere hypersensitivity orother adverse reaction.Rash is more common inpatient taking diuretics andin those with renaldisorders. Tell the patientto report all adversereactions.

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    discontinue thedrug ifevidence ofdeterioration inrenal function

    occurs andpersists.

    Allopurinolis rarelyindicated inchildren exceptin those withhyperuricemiasecondary toneoplasticdisease, cancerchemotherapy,

    or geneticdisorders ofpurinemetabolism.

    The effectof allopurinolon the humanfetus is notknown, and thedrug should beused duringpregnancy only

    when clearlyneeded.

    Sinceallopurinol andoxypurinol aredistributed intomilk, allopurinolshould be usedwith caution in

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    nursing women.GenericName:budesonide

    andformoterolinhalation

    BrandNames:Symbicort

    160mg neb

    Corticosteroids

    regular treatment ofasthma where useof a combination

    (inhaledcorticosteroid andlong acting beta 2agonist) isappropriate

    Hypersensitivity toinhaled lactose

    Abdominalpain,conjunctivitis

    (pinkeye), cough,

    diarrhea,

    ear infectionorinflammation,

    fever,

    fungalinfection inmouth,

    headache,

    nasal or sinusinflammation,

    nosebleed,

    pain, rash,

    respiratoryinfection,

    stomach orintestinalinflammation,

    throatinflammation,

    viralinfection,

    vomiting,

    wheezing

    Taper systemicsteroids carefullyduring transfer to

    inhalational steroids;deaths from adrenalinsufficiency haveoccurred.

    Arrange for use ofdecongestant nosedrops to facilitatepenetration ifedema, excessivesecretions arepresent.

    Prime unit beforeuse for PulmicortTurbuhaler; havepatient rinse mouthafter each use.

    Use aerosol within6 mo of opening.Shake well beforeeach use.

    Store Respulesupright andprotected from light;gently shake beforeuse; open envelopesshould be discardedafter 2 wk.

    Generic Bronchodilators management of Hypertrophic Fine tremor of Use nebulizer

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    name:ALBUTEROLSULFATEIPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

    Brandname:Combivent

    Nebq6

    reversiblebronchospasmassociated withobstructive airwaydiseases in patients

    who require morethan a singlebronchodilator

    obstructivecardiomyopathy ortachyarrhythmia.History ofhypersensitivity to

    soya lecithin orrelated foodproducts (for MDIonly).

    skeletal muscle;palpitations;headache, dizziness,nervousness; drynessof mouth, throat

    irritation; urinaryretention

    mouthpiece instead offace mask to avoidblurred vision oraggravation of narrow-angle glaucoma.

    Can mix albuterol innebulizer for up to 1hr. Ensure adequatehydration, controlenvironmentaltemperature toprevent hyperpyrexia. Have patient voidbefore takingmedication to avoidurinary retention.

    Teach patient properuse of inhalator.

    Brandname:Micardistablet

    40mg/tabOD

    Angiotensin IIAntagonists

    Treatment ofessentialhypertension.

    biliary obstructivedisorders, severehepaticimpairment.

    Headache, upperresp tract infection,dizziness, fatigue.

    Check the doctorsorder beforeadministering themedication.

    Follow the 10 rightsof medicationadministration.

    Observe proper handhygiene in givingmedications.

    Instruct patient toget help ifunnecessary conditionhappens.

    Inform the patientabout certain sideeffects.

    Instruct the patientto inform the healthcare provider if

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    condition does notimprove or if feelscondition does notchange.

    Brandname:EssentialeFortecapsule

    1 capbidAfterBPandaftersupper

    Cholagogues,Cholelitholytics& HepaticProtectors

    Acute and ChronicHepatitis: Dystrophyand cirrhosis of theliver, biliary stasisand hepatic coma.

    Liver Damaged byToxins: Fatty liver(eg, in diabetes,tuberculosis andchronicrheumatism),

    prophylaxis ofrecurrentgallstones, radiationdamage, nephroticsyndrome andgestoses.

    No knowncontraindication

    Abdominal pain,nausea, allergicreaction

    Check the doctorsorder beforeadministering themedication.

    Follow the 10 rightsof medicationadministration.

    Observe proper handhygiene in givingmedications.

    Instruct patient toget help if

    unnecessary conditionhappens.

    Inform the patientabout certain sideeffects.

    Instruct the patientto inform the healthcare provider ifcondition does notimprove or if feelscondition does notchange.

    Fenoflexcapsule 1 tab

    3x aweek

    DyslipidaemicAgents Treatment of types

    IIa, IIb, III, IV & Vhyperlipoproteinemias.

    Severe renaldysfunction,hepaticdysfunction egprimary biliarycirrhosis &unexplainedpersistent liverfunction,

    Abdominal painback pain,headache,flu syndrome;abnormal liverfunction test,diarrhea,nausea, constipation;increased ALT, CPK &

    For dilution ofsolution forintravenousinduction electrolytesolutions should notbe used.

    Follow the 10 rights

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    preexistinggallbladderdisease.

    AST; rhinitis. of medicationadministration.

    Inform the patientabout certain sideeffects.

    Omeproncapsule 20mg

    cap 1tabbafterBP

    Antacids,AntirefluxAgents &Antiulcerants

    converted to activemetabolites thatirreversibly bindand inhibit H+-K+-ATPase (an enzymeon the surface ofgastric parietalcells). It inhibitstransport ofhydrogen ions into

    the gastric lumen.Omeprazoleincreases thegastric pH andreduces gastric acidformation.

    Symptomaticresponse toomeprazoletherapy does notrule out thepresence of agastricmalignancy.Atrophic gastritishas been noted

    occasionally ingastric corpusbiopsies frompatients on long-term omeprazoletherapy.

    Headache

    Diarrhea

    Abdominalpain

    Nausea

    Dizziness

    Asthenia (lossof strength)

    Vomiting

    Constipation Upper

    respiratorytract infection

    Back pain

    Rash

    Cough

    Give before meals

    Do not crush orchew tablets, swallowwhole

    Evaluate fortherapeutic responselike relief ofGastrointestinalsymptoms

    Question if

    Gastrointestinaldiscomfort, nausea,and diarrhea occurs.

    SenokotTab

    2 tab1tabHS asneces

    saryforconstipation

    Laxatives,Purgatives

    Functionalconstipation ofhospitalized patient,O & G patient, post-

    surgical, prenatal,postpartum,geriatric patient,functionalconstipation due tointake of certaindrugs, ped patient.

    Acute surgicalabdomen,abdominal pain,nausea, vomiting

    or symptoms ofappendicitis;intestinalhemorrhage orobstruction,persistentdiarrhea.

    Mild abdominaldiscomfort; diarrheaw/ excessive loss ofwater & electrolytes

    (high doses),

    Assess baseline ofelimination.

    Teach the patient how

    to self administerlaxative.

    Encourage patientnormalize bowelmovement.

    Avamys Nasal Treatment of nasal back pain, cough, Check the doctors

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    nasal spray 2sprayeachnostrilOD

    Decongestants& Other NasalPreparations

    & ocular symptomsofseasonal &perennial allergicrhinitis.

    headache, minornosebleed, nasalsore, or sorethroat.

    Epistaxis, nasalulceration.

    order beforeadministering themedication.

    Follow the 10 rightsof medication

    administration. Observe proper handhygiene in givingmedications.

    Instruct patient toget help ifunnecessary conditionhappens.

    Inform the patientabout certain sideeffects.

    Instruct the patient

    to inform the healthcare provider ifcondition does notimprove or if feelscondition does notchange.

    Montelukast (kastair) 10mg

    OD

    Antiasthmatic& COPDPreparations

    Treatment ofbronchial asthma,allergic rhinitisconcomitant to

    bronchial asthma &allergic rhinitis.

    Do not use fortreatment of acuteasthma attacks.

    Rash, angio-edema,pruritus & urticaria.Dizziness, headache,dream abnomalities,hallucinations,

    agitation includingaggressive behavior,paresthesia/hypoesthesia, drowsiness,insomnia, irritability,restlessness.Somnolence,dyspepsia, infectiousgastroenteritis,diarrhea, nausea &

    Do not use thismedication if you areallergic tomontelukast.

    Before usingmontelukast, tell yourdoctor if you areallergic to any drugs(especially aspirin).You may need a doseadjustment or specialtests to safely use thismedication.

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    vomiting. Nasalcongestion, cough,influenza, upper respinfection, increasedserum alanine &

    aspartateaminotransferase,pyuria.Asthenia/fatigue,myalgia, fever,trauma, dental &abdominal pain.

    Take this medicationexactly as it wasprescribed for you. Donot take themedication in larger

    amounts, or take it forlonger thanrecommended by yourdoctor. Follow thedirections on yourprescription label.

    Ansimar 400mg tab 2xa day

    Antiasthmatic& COPDPreparations

    Bronchial asthma &pulmonary diseasew/ spastic bronchialcomponent.

    Acute MI,hypotension,

    Nausea, vomiting,epigastric pain,cephalalgia,irritability, insomnia,tachycardia,

    extrasystole,tachypnea,

    Use with caution inpatients withhypoxemia,hyperthyroidism,liver disease, renal

    disease, in thosewith history of pepticulcer and in elderly.Frequently, patientswith CHF havemarkedly prolongeddrug serum levelsfollowingdiscontinuation ofAnsimar.

    assess for allergic

    reactionassess for breathsounds

    should be given to apregnant womanonly if clearlyneeded.

    Hydrocortis Corticosteroid Allergic states: Viral/fungal Muscle wasting, Establish

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    one 100mg IVq8

    Hormones / EyeCorticosteroids/ TopicalCorticosteroids

    Control of severe orincapacitatingallergic conditionsintractable toadequate trials of

    conventionaltreatment inasthma, atopicdermatitis, contactdermatitis, drughypersensitivityreactions, perennialor seasonal allergicrhinitis, serumsickness,transfusionreactions.

    Gastrointestinaldiseases: To tidethe patient over acritical period of thedisease in regionalenteritis (systemictherapy) andulcerative colitis.

    Hematologic

    disorders:Acquired(autoimmune)hemolytic anemia,

    infections,tubercular orsyphilitic lesions,bacterial infectionsunless used in

    conjunction withappropriatechemotherapy.

    weakness,osteoporosis. GIdisturbances andbleeding. Increasedappetite and delayed

    wound healing.Bruising, striae,hirsutism, acne,flushing. Raisedintracranial pressure,headache,depression,psychosisHyperglycaemia,glycosuria, DM,obesity, moon-face,buffalo hump.

    Suppression ofpituitary-adrenocorticalsystem.

    baseline andcontinuing dataon BP, weight,fluid andelectrolyte

    balance, andblood glucose.

    Lab tests:Periodic serumelectrolytesblood glucose,Hct and Hgb,platelet count,and WBC withdifferential.

    Monitor foradverse effects.

    Older adultsand patientswith low serumalbumin areespeciallysusceptible toadverse effects.

    Be alert to signsof hypocalcemia(see AppendixF).

    Ophthalmoscopi

    c examinationsarerecommendedevery 23 mo,especially ifpatient isreceivingophthalmicsteroid therapy.

    Monitor for

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    persistentbackache orchest pain;compressionand

    spontaneousfractures oflong bones andvertebraepresenthazards.

    Monitor for andreport changesin mood andbehavior,emotionalinstability, or

    psychomotoractivity,especially withlong-termtherapy.

    Be alert topossibility ofmaskedinfection anddelayed healing(antiinflammatory and

    immunosuppressive actions).

    Note: Doseadjustment maybe required ifpatient issubjected tosevere stress(seriousinfection,

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    surgery, orinjury).

    Note: Singledoses ofcorticosteroids

    or use for ashort period(

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    improve or if feelscondition does notchange.

    arcoxia

    4mg1 tabOD

    NonsteroidalAnti-inflammatoryDrugs

    Acute & chronic

    treatment of thesigns & symptomsosteoarthritis & RA.Treatment ofankylosingspondylitis.Treatment of acutegouty arthritis &primarydysmenorrhea.Relief of acute &chronic pain.

    History of

    hypersensitivity toetoricoxib or to anyof the excipients ofArcoxia.

    Active pepticulceration or activeGI bleeding.

    Patients who haveexperiencedbronchospasm,

    acute rhinitis,nasal polyps,angioneuroticedema, urticaria orallergic-typereactions aftertakingacetylsalicylic acidor NSAIDsincludingcyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) inhibitors.

    Establishedischemic heartdisease, peripheralarterial diseaseand/orcerebrovasculardisease.

    Immune System

    Disorders:Hypersensitivityreactions includinganaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions.

    Psychiatric Disorders:Anxiety, insomnia,confusion,hallucinations.

    Nervous System

    Disorders: Dysgeusia.

    Cardiac Disorders:Congestive heartfailure.

    Vascular Disorders:Hypertensive crisis.

    Respiratory, Thoracicand Mediastinal

    Disorders:Bronchospasm.

    GastrointestinalDisorders: Abdominalpain, oral ulcers,peptic ulcersincluding perforationand bleeding (mainlyin the elderly),

    Check the doctors

    order beforeadministering themedication.

    Follow the 10 rightsof medicationadministration.

    Observe proper handhygiene in givingmedications.

    Instruct patient toget help ifunnecessary condition

    happens. Inform the patientabout certain sideeffects.

    Instruct the patientto inform the healthcare provider ifcondition does notimprove or if feelscondition does notchange.

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    vomiting, pruritus,rash, urticaria,diarrhea.

    HepatobiliaryDisorders: Hepatitis:

    Skin andSubcutaneous TissueDisorders:Angioedema, rash,pruritus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome,urticaria.

    Renal and UrinaryDisorders: Renalinsufficiencyincluding renalfailure, usuallyreversible upondiscontinuation oftherapy (seePrecautions)