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Vergara, Valerie G. Drug Study (Ma'Am Dean)

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Valerie G.

Vergara

BSN-3-2

DRUG STUDY FOR DEMENTIA

DRUG NAME ROUTE, CONTRAINDICATI INDICATION SIDE NURSING


DOSAGE AND ON /PURPOSE EFFECT OF RESPONSIBILITY
FREQUENCY OF THE DRUG
ADMINISTRATIO
N

GENERIC ROUTE: Orally ARICEPT is ARICEPT is The most  Monitor


NAME: contraindicated in indicated for common for
Donepezil patients with the side symptom
Hydrochlori known treatment of effects s of
de hypersensitivity to dementia of associated bleeding
donepezil the with  Advise
DOSAGE AND hydrochloride or Alzheimer’s donepezil patient to
FREQUENCY: to piperidine type. are take
5 mg once a day derivatives. Efficacy has headache, donepezil
BRAND ARICEPT, as a been generalize just
NAME: cholinesterase demonstrate d pain, before
Aricept inhibitor, is likely d in patients fatigue, going to
to exaggerate with mild, dizziness, bed.
succinylcholine- moderate, nausea,  Inform
type muscle and severe vomiting, her that
relaxation during Alzheimer’s diarrhea, drug may
anesthesia. disease. loss of be taken
appetite, with or
weight without
loss, food.
muscle  Instruct
cramping, patient to
joint pain, avoid
insomnia, hazardou
and s
increased activities,
frequency such as
of driving,
urination. until
drugs CNS
effects
are
known.
 Encourag
e her to
take
safety
precautio
ns to
prevent
falling if
she
experienc
es
adverse
reactions,
such as
dizziness.
 If patient
has
history of
peptic
ulcer
disease
orgastric
irritation,
explain
that drug
may
aggravate
these
condition
s by
increasing
gastric
acid
secretion.
 Caution
patient to
avoid
NSAIDs
during
therapy
because
of risk of
GI
bleeding.
Urge her
to notify
DRUG NAME ROUTE, DOSAGE AND FREQUENCY OF ADMINISTRATIONCONTRAINDI

CATION INDICATION/

PURPOSE SIDE EFFECT OF THE DRUG NURSING RESPONSIB

ILITY

GENERIC NAME: Acetasol HC

BRAND NAME: Vosol HC

Route: Ear Dropper

Dosage and Frequency: 3 to 5 drops into the affected ear 3 to 4 times a day.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic
membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.

Acetasol® HC Otic Drops is indicated for the treatment of infection of the external auditory canal.

Temporary stinging/burning in the ear canal may occur.

Monitor signs of hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis, including pulmonary symptoms (tightness in


the throat and chest, wheezing, cough, dyspnea) or skin reactions (rash, pruritus, urticaria). Notify
physician or nursing staff immediately if these reactions occur. Assess any muscle or joint pain.

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