Peramivir

NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets (You will need to make additional copies of these forms) Generic Name Trade Name Classification Peramivir BCX- Peramivir/placebo Neuraminidase 4208 PNP study drug inhibitors, Inhibitor/placebo antiviral study drug Peak unknown

Onset unknown

Dose Route Time/frequency: Per IVPB Per protocol protocol Rate of Administration (IV): Dose Per protocol Range: unknown Duration For IV meds unknown Compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions: Per protocol

Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Peramivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor, acting as a transition-state analogue inhibitor of influenza neuraminidase and thereby preventing new viruses from emerging from infected cells. Influenza B

Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Unknown

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) Unknown

Lab value alterations caused by medicine Unknown

Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Severity of Influenza symptoms, general health of patient, study required criteria, pt. signed informed consent to participate in study

Common side effects Unknown (study drug)

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication This is a study drug, so it is unknown if the drug or a placebo is being received. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or Check after giving not give this med? Influenza symptoms relieved Intolerable or lifethreatening adverse effects