Drug Cards
Drug Cards
Drug Cards
Nursing Implications: (Information Specific to your Patient) Always check for allergies
Assessment: assess type, location, and intensity of pain prior to and 1hr after administration.
ASESS: BP/ Pulse/ and Respirations before and periodically during admin.
Hold If respiratory rate is <10/min assess level of sedation ; Physical stimulation may be sufficient to prevent
significant hypoventilation. Assess bowel function routinely. Prevention of constipation should be instituted with
increased intake of fluids and bulk, and laxatives to minimize constipating effects. Stimulant laxatives should be
administered routinely if opioid use exceeds 2-3 days, unless contraindicated
Mylanta II, DS- Magnesium Hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Alamag, Gaviscon, Simethicone, Maalox, Mylanta
DS)
Classification: Antiacids
Indication: useful in a variety of GI complaints, including Hyperacidity, Indigestion, GERD, Heartburn,
excess gas (simethicone) (helps belching/ passing flatus)
Contraindications: (Do not give) severe abdominal pain of unknown cause, especially if accompanied by
fever; renal failure, (CrCl <30 ml/min)
Dosage Range: Magnesium/Aluminum Hydroxide: PO Adults & Children >12 yr 5-10ml or 1-2 tabs 1-3 hr
after meals and at bedtime.
Major Side Effects: GI: Constipation, diarrhea, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia
Nursing Implications: Assess for heartburn and indigestion as well as location, duration, character, and
precipitating factors of gastric pain
LAB Test Considerations: Monitor Serum phosphate, potassium, and calcium levels periodically during
chronic use. May cause increased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate concentrations