Drug Table
Drug Table
Drug Table
Responsibilities
Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Generic Name: The Kalium durules Hypokalemia. Hyperkalemia Diarrhea Monitor I&O ratio and
formulation provides Prophylaxis during Chronic renal failure, pattern in patients
Kalium Durule gradual release of the treatment with saluretic Systemic acidosis, such Nausea receiving the parenteral
active ingredient over a diuretics, especially in as diabetic acidosis, Vomiting drug. If oliguria occurs, stop
Dosage: long period of time. By combination with acute dehydration, infusion promptly and
administering potassium digitalis. extensive tissue
Stomach
notify physician.
Three times a day for 6 chloride in this form, breakdown as in Severe discomfort -Lab test: Frequent serum
doses high local concentrations burns, Adrenal Vomiting electrolytes are warranted.
of the substance in the insufficiency, or the Severe allergic -Monitor for and report
stomach or intestine are administration of a reactions signs of GI ulceration
avoided. The potassium-sparing (esophageal or epigastric