Drug Study

Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism

Betcef Cefuroxime Belongs to the class of Adult 750mg 8 hrly Acts by inhibition of
second-generation bacterial cell wall
cephalosporins. Used synthesis.
in the systemic
treatment of
infections.
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug interaction Nsg. Consideration
Treatment of Hyper sensitivity to Diarrhea, Nausea, Probenecid Check doctor’s order
susceptible infections cephalosporins. vomiting. Observe the 10 rights
eg bone and joint, in giving medication.
lower resp tract, skin
and urinary tract
infection. Gonorrhea,
meningitis, otitis
media, peritonitis,
pjaryngitis, sinusitis.
Surgical infection
prophylaxis.
 Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism
Azi-500 Azithromycin Belongs to the class 500mg as single daily Prevents bacteria
known as macrolide dose for 3 days from growing by
antibiotics. interfering with their
protein synthesis.
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug interaction Nsg. Consideration
Treatment of Patient with hepatic GI disturbances, Antacids, digoxin, and Check doctor’s order
bronchitis, severe impairment rashes, headache, cyclosporine Observe the 10 rights
campylobacterenteritis dizziness. in giving medication.
, chancroid diphtheria,
Legionnaire’s disease
and other Legionella
infections, neonatal
conjunctivitis,
pertussis, pneumonia,
sinusitis and combined
with neomycin, for the
prophylaxis of surgical
infection in pt
undergoing bowel
surgey.
 Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism
Acetra Tramadol Benzenoid 1-2 tab 4-6hrly Complementary and
synergistic and results
in the analgesic effect
of tramadol.
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug interaction Nsg. Consideration
For management of Acute intoxication with Nausea, Vomiting, Acute intoxication with Check doctor’s order
moderate to severe alcohol, hypnotics, constipation, alcohol, sedatives, Observe the 10 rights
pain. narcotics, centrally- drowsiness, hypnotics, in giving medication.
acting analgesic, haematological tranquilizers, other
opioids or reactions including centrally-acting
psychotropic thrombocytopenia and analgesics, opioids,
leucopenia. psychotropic agents.
Anesth,
phenothiazines,
neuroleptics.

Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism

Levopront Levodropropizine Belongs to the class of Adult 10ml Peripheral antitussive,
other cough with no action in the
suppressants. central nervous
system
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug interaction Nsg. Consideration
Symptomatic Patient with with GI effects, exhaustion, Sedative drugs Check doctor’s order
treatment of coiugh excessive discharge faintness, Observe the 10 rights
of mucus, with limited somnolence, clouding in giving medication
mucociliary function, of consciousness,
severe liver numbness, dizziness,
dysfunction. headache,
Pregnancy and palpitations. Rarely,
lactation. Chldn allergic reactions
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 Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism
Levonex Levofloxacin 250mg-500mg once or
bid. Skin infection and
Community Acquired
Pneumonia 750 OD
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug interaction Nsg. Consideration
Treatment of acute Hypersensitivity to Nausea, vomiting, Antacids, sulcralfate, Check doctor’s order
bronchitis, quinolone diarrhea, abdominal metal cations, Observe the 10 rights
exacerbation of antimicrobial agents. pain and dyspepsia. multivitamins, in giving medication
chronic bronchitis, Pregnancy and Headache, dizziness, theophylline, warfarin,
community acquired lactation and restlessness NSAIDs and anti-
pneumonia, UTI, skin diabetic agents.
and soft tissue
infections

Brand Name Generic Name Classification Dosage Action Mechanism

NAC Acetylcysteine Initially 150mg/kg
body wt in 200 ml of
glucose 5% infused IV
over 15 mins, followed
by 50mg/kg in 500 ml
of glucose 5% over
the next 4hr and then
100mg/kg in 1L over
the next 16hr.
Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Drug Interaction Nsg. Consideration