Drug Study

DRUG STUDY DRUG NAME

ACTION / CLASSIFICATION

INDICATION •

CONTRAINDICATION •

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY •

Trade name : Salbutamol

In low doses, acts relatively

Neb

selectively at beta 2 –

brochospasm in patients

hypersensitivity to

adrenergic receptors to

with reversible

albuterol;

Generic name: Albuterol

cause bronchodilation and

obstructive airway

tachyarrhythmias,

minimal periods; drug

Sulfate

vasodilation; at higher

disease.

tachycardia cause by

tolerance can occur with

Inhalation: treatment of

digitalis intoxication.

prolonged used.

doses, beta 2 selectivity is Dosage: 1 Tab

Frequency: q4 hours

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Relief and prevention of

Contraindicated with

Observe 10 rights in giving medications.

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Use minimal doses for

lost, and the drug acts at

acute attacks of

beta 2 receptors to cause

brochospasm.

diabetes mellitus;

blocker ( cardioselective

Prevention of exercise-

hyperthyroidism, history

beta – blocker, such as

induced brochospasm.

of seizure disorders.

atenolol, should be use

typical sympathomimetic

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cardiac effect. • Antasthmatic

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Use cautiously with

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Maintain a – adrenergic

Unlabeled use: adjunct in

with respiratory

treating serious

distress ) on standby in

hyperkalemia in dialysis

case cardiac arrhythmias

patients; seems to lower

occur.

potassium concentration when inhaled by patients on hemodialysis.

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Prepare solution for inhalation by diluting 0.5 ml 0.5% solution with 2.5 ml normal saline ; deliver over 5 – 15 minuts by nebulization.

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Do not exceed the recommended dosage; administer pressurized inhalation drug forms during second half of inspiration, because the airways are open wider and the aerosol distribution is more extensive.

DRUG NAME Trade name : Amoxil

Generic name: Amoxicillin

ACTION / CLASSIFICATION Bactericidal; inhibits

INDICATION •

•

Contraindicated with

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY •

Observe 10 rights in

synthesis of call wall of

susceptible strains of H.

allergens to penicillins,

sensitive organism, causing

influenza, E.coli, P.

cephalosphorins or other

cell death.

mirabilis, N. gonorrhea,

allergens.

prior to treatment;

Use cautiously with renal

reculture area if

disorders, lactation.

response is not as

Dosage: 200 mg.

S. pneumonia & Antibiotic

Frequency: TID

Infections due to

CONTRAINDICATION

streptococci. •

Culture infected area

expected. •

Give in oral preparations

with other agents.

only; amoxicillin is not

Post – exposure

affected by food.

prophylaxis against

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Helicobacter pylori infection in combination

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giving medications.

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Continue therapy for at

Bacillus anthracis.

least 2 days after signs

Unlabeled use:

of infection have

Chlamydia trachomatis

appeared; continuation

in pregnancy.

for 10 full days is

recommended. •

Use corticosteroids or anti histamines for skin reactions.

DRUG NAME Trade name : Oxygen

ACTION / CLASSIFICATION •

INDICATION

Provide adequate

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Hypoxemia

transport of oxygen in

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Hypoxia

CONTRAINDICATION •

Oxygen should never be

NURSING RESPONSIBILITY •

given to a patient who is

Observe 10 rights in giving medications.

Generic name: Oxygen

the blood while

suffering from paraquat

Therapy

decreasing the work of

poisoning unless they

prescriptions for oxygen

breathing and reducing

are suffering from severe

and the manner in which

stress in the

respiratory distress or

it is to used.

mycocardium.

respiratory arrest, as this

Dosage: 1 Liter

Frequency: If necesarry

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can increase the toxicity.

State physicians

Indicate when a humidifier should be used.

Bronchodilators

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Identify signs & symptoms indicating the

need for change in oxygen therapy. •

Describe precautions and safety measures to be used when oxygen is in used.

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Know “NOT TO SMOKE” while using oxygen.

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Post “NO SMOKING – OXYGEN IN USE” signs on doors.

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Keep oxygen tank at least 15 feet away from matches, candles, gas stoves or other source of flames.

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Keep oxygen tank 5 feet away from T.V., Radio and other appliances.

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Keep oxygen tank out of direct sunlight.