Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibility Generic Name
Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibility Generic Name
Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibility Generic Name
Generic Name: Ranitidine is a specific, It is to treat ulcers of History of acute •headache - Check/ask client if he/she has
Ranitidine rapidly acting histamine the stomach and porphyria •constipation allergies.
H2-antagonist. It inhibits intestines and prevent Hypersensitivity •diarrhea
basal and stimulated them from coming back to ranitidine or •nausea and - Check the label and dosage
secretion of gastric acid, after they have healed. components of vomiting prior to administration.
reducing both the volume, This medication is also the formulation •dizziness Interventions:
and the acid and pepsin used to treat certain •hair loss
content of the secretion. stomach and throat •Inflammation of •Injection may be given as a
(esophagus) problems liver slow.
(such as erosive •Changes in brain •Be alert for early signs of
esophagitis, function hepatotoxicity
Drug Classification: gastroesophageal reflux •Abnormal heart •Potential toxicity results from
Histamine H2 disease-GERD, Zollinger- rate decreased clearance
Antagonists Ellison syndrome). (elimination) and therefore
prolonged action; greatest in the
Dosage: older adult patients or those
50mg IV q8 x 3 doses with hepatic or renal
dysfunction.
Route:
IV injection Teaching points:
•May experience constipation or
diarrhea, nausea and vomiting,
enlargement of breasts,
impotence or decreased libido,
and headache.