Drug Study Format
Drug Study Format
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC NAME: Mupirocin specifically and Indicated for the burning, stinging, pain, hypersensitivity Examination and Evaluation
MUPIROCIN reversibly binds to bacterial treatment of itching, rash, redness, reactions to the Monitor any upper respiratory tract
isoleucyl transfer-RNA impetigo and dryness, tenderness, or medication or its irritation, inflammation, cough, or
BRAND NAME: (tRNA) synthetase, which is secondary skin swelling of the treated components. congestion following nasal
Bactroban, Centany, an enzyme that promotes the infections, leading skin administration. Notify physician of
Pirnuo conversion of isoleucine and to traumatic skin nausea severe or prolonged symptoms.
tRNA to isoleucyl-tRNA. lesions, due to increased oozing at the If applied topically to skin lesions,
DOSAGE: Inhibition of this enzyme Staphylococcus infection site monitor any new or increased skin
Impetigo subsequently leads to the aureus and reactions, including localized pain,
Apply 2% ointment to inhibition of the bacterial Streptococcus burning, itching, or stinging. Report
affected area q8hr protein and RNA synthesis.1 pyogenes. severe or prolonged skin reactions to the
If no response in 3-5 Mupirocin is bacteriostatic at physician.
days, reevaluate lower concentrations but it ADVERSE
exerts bactericidal effects with EFFECTS Interventions
DRUG prolonged exposure, killing Always wash hands thoroughly and
CLASSIFICATION: 90-99% of susceptible bacteria disinfect equipment (whirlpools,
RNA Synthetase over a 24 hour period. rash, itching/swelling electrotherapeutic devices, treatment
Inhibitor (especially of the tables, and so forth) to help prevent the
Antibacterial. face/tongue/throat), spread of infection. Use universal
severe dizziness, precautions or isolation procedures as
ROUTE: trouble breathing. indicated for specific patients.
Topical
Patient/Client-Related Instruction
FREQUENCY: Instruct patient with skin lesions to avoid
Adults and children 2 itching or scratching the affected area.
months of age and Patients should avoid contact with other
older—Apply three individuals (e.g., other athletes) during
times a day. Children the active phase of the infection.
younger than 2 Check that the patient and family or
months of age—Use caregivers understand topical application
and dose must be procedures, adhere to the recommended
determined by your dosing schedule, and wash hands
doctor. thoroughly after applying the drug
topically.
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC providing essential to treat or upset stomach; Hypersensitivity to Nursing considerations:
NAME: vitamins and minerals that prevent headache; or any component of Advise patient that adequate
MULTIVITAMI may be lacking in an deficiency due unusual or the formulation; nutrition must be maintained to
NS individual's diet, helping to poor diet or unpleasant taste in pre-existing prevent further deficienies; to
prevent or correct nutrient low levels of the mouth. hypervitaminosis comply with treatment regimen.
BRAND NAME: deficiencies. fluoride in Advise patient to avoid treating
Nutrilin, tiki-tiki drinking water flavored multivitamins as candy;
and other ADVERSE child may overdose.
DOSAGE: sources. EFFECT: Caution patient to store vitamins out
Infant: 0.5mL OD hives, of children's reach.
difficulty breathing, Assess patient for vitamin
DRUG swelling of the deficiency; usually more than one
CLASSIFICATIO face, lips, tongue, vitamin deficiency is present.
N: or throat. Liquid multivitamins can be diluted
Vitamins or dropped into patients' mouth
using dropper provided with some
ROUTE: brands.
Oral Chew tabs should be chewed and
not swallowed whole.
FREQUENCY:
Once daily
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC NAME: Essential component in Ferrous fumarate, Occasional: Mild, Hypersensitivity to BASELINE ASSESSMENT
FERROUS formation of Hgb, gluconate, sulfate: transient nausea. iron salts. Assess nutritional status, dietary history.
SULFATE myoglobin, enzymes. Promotes Prevention, Rare: Heartburn, Hemochromatosis, Question history of hemochromatosis,
effective treatment of iron- anorexia, constipation, hemolytic hemolytic anemia, ulcerative colitis.
erythropoiesis and transport, deficiency diarrhea. anemias. Cautions: Question use of antacids, calcium supplements.
BRAND NAME:
utilization anemia. Ferric Peptic ulcer, regional
Slow FE, Fer-In- of oxygen. Therapeutic Effect: gluconate: enteritis, ulcerative INTERVENTION/EVALUATION
Sol, Feratab, Iron, Prevents iron deficiency. Treatment colitis, pts receiving Monitor serum iron, total iron-binding
Mol-Iron, Feosol, of iron-deficiency ADVERSE EFFECTS: frequent blood capacity, reticulocyte count, Hgb, ferritin. Monitor
and MyKidz Iron anemia in Large doses may transfusions. daily pattern of bowel
10. combination aggravate existing GI activity, stool consistency. Assess for
with erythropoietin tract clinical improvement, record relief of
DOSAGE: in HD pts. disease (peptic ulcer, iron-deficiency symptoms (fatigue, irritability,
Exclusively regional enteritis, pallor, paresthesia of extremities,
breastfed infants: 1 ulcerative colitis). headache).
mg/kg daily; ≥6 Severe iron poisoning
occurs most often in PATIENT/FAMILY TEACHING
months to <2 years
children, manifested as • Expect stool color to darken.
10-12.5 mg daily vomiting, severe • Oral liquid may stain teeth.
for 3 consecutive abdominal pain, • To prevent mucous membrane and teeth staining
months in a year; 2- diarrhea, with liquid preparation, use dropper or straw
<5 years 30 mg dehydration, followed and allow solution to drop on back of
daily for 3 by hyperventilation, tongue.
consecutive pallor, cyanosis, • If GI discomfort occurs, take
months; ≥5 years cardiovascular collapse. after meals or with food.
30-60 mg daily for • Do not take within 2 hrs of other medication or
3 consecutive eggs, milk, tea, coffee, cereal.
• Do not take antacids or OTC calcium supplements.
months.
DRUG
CLASSIFICATION
:
Enzymatic Mineral
ROUTE:
Oral
FREQUENCY:
Once a day
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC Dibencozide increases the Premature nausea, vomiting, Do not give Nursing Considerations:
NAME: protein "efficiency babies, low birth diarrhea, acidity, Dibencozide to • Advise patient to avoid products that
DIBENCOZIDE coefficient" ie, the weight, retarded headache, stomach people with the contain caffeine. Tell patient to report
percentage of "bound growth, poor upset and other GI following evidence of excessive stimulation.
BRAND NAME: nitrogen" for protein appetite in disorders. conditions:
Heraclene forte build-up in the body infants, children Pregnancy; Breast- • Warn patient that drug may lose its
compared to "ingested and adults; feeding; effectiveness over time.
DOSAGE: nitrogen" with food adjuvant to Gastrointestinal
Children and intake. The initial sign of treatment of conditions.
Adolescents: 2-3 effectiveness is tuberculosis and
capsules daily. manifested by a marked other chronic
Premature Babies increase in appetite. ailments,
and Infants: 1 Thus, dibencozide convalescence
capsule daily (the facilitates optimum from acute
capsule may be utilization of dietary infection or
opened and the protein intake, contributes surgery, faulty
odorless, tasteless to the formation and nutrition in
powder mixed repair of body tissues and older people.
with milk or stimulates appetite.
juice).
DRUG
CLASSIFICATIO
N:
Appetite
enhancers
ROUTE:
Oral
FREQUENCY:
One to two tablets
daily
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC Coconut oil is high in a Virgin coconut Coconut oil is Since coconut oil Any side effects of the product.
NAME: saturated fat called oil is becoming LIKELY SAFE has a high fat
COCONUT OIL medium chain a famous oil when taken by content, there is
triglycerides. These fats option for mouth or applied to concern that it might
BRAND NAME: work differently than weight loss. It the skin increase weight if
Huile Vierge de other types of saturated helps to burn appropriately. used in large
Noix de Coco, fat in the body. However, fat, especially in amounts or that it
Narikela, Noix de research on the effects of the abdominal Since coconut oil might increase
Coco, Palmier, these types of fats in the region. It has a high fat cholesterol levels.
Virgin Coconut body is very preliminary. reduces appetite content, there is
Oil. because of the concern that it
When applied to the skin, presence of might increase
DOSAGE: coconut oil has a fatty acids in it. weight if used in
doses of 10 mL moisturizing effect. It will convert large amounts or
two or three times into energy, and that it might
daily for up to 12 ultimately the increase cholesterol
weeks body does not levels. However,
end up storing these concerns have
DRUG fat. not been proven in
CLASSIFICATIO scientific research.
N:
Lauric acid
ROUTE:
Oral, topical
FREQUENCY:
two or three times
daily for up to 12
weeks.
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Marikina Name: MALAZA, ALYZHA NHES C.
College of Health Sciences Section & Group : 3BSN1