DRUG STUDY

NAME OF
DRUG

Generic Name:

DOSAGE

5.00 ml
OD

Refampicin

Brand Name
Rifadin
Rofac
(Canada)

AC

CLASSIFICA
TION

MECHANISM OF
ACTION

Antituberculo
tic

The pharmacologic
effects of enalapril may
be decreased, resulting
in a decrease in
antihypertensive control.
Monitor BP; consider an
alternative
antihypertensive if BP
remains uncontrolled.

ADVERSE
REACTION
Cardiovascular:
Hypotension;shock
CNS:
Behavioral
changes;dizziness;drow
siness,
fatigue,generalized
numbness,
headache;inability to
concentrate, mental
confusion.

NURSING
CONSIDERATION
ORAL:
* Administer 1 hr before or
after 2 hr after meal with a
full glass of water.
*If patient is unable to
swallow capsules or when
lower dosage are needed, a
liquid suspension may be
compounded. Follow the
manufacturers instructions
for preparation.

Dermatologic:
Flushing, pruritus, rash

*Shake extemporaneously
prepared suspension well.

EENT
Conjunctivitis; visual
disturbance.

INJECTION:
*For IV infusion. Not for IM or
subcutaneous injection.

GI:
Anorexia, cramps,
diarrhea, epigastric
distress, gas, heartburn,
nausea, sore mouth and
tongue, vomiting.

*Follow manufacturers
instruction. If reconstituted
product is added to 500ml
diluent, administer over 3 hr.
If added to 100ml diluent,
administer over 30min.

Hematologic:
Decreased Hgb,
eosinophilia, hemolytic
anemia, leukopenia

*Incompabilities:
Physically incompatible with
diltiazem.

NAME OF
DRUG

Generic
Name
Isoniazid
Brand Name
Niazid

DOSAGE

5ML
OD
AC

CLASSIFICA
TION

MECHANISM OF
ACTION

ADVERSE
REACTION

Antituberculot
ic

This medication is used

with other medication to
Treat active tuberculosis
(TB) infections or alone
to prevent those who
have positive TB
test
from
developing
symptoms
of
TB.
Isoniazid belogs
To a class of drugs
known
As antibiotics that are
active
against
tuberculosis.
Interferes with lipid and
nucleic acid biosynthesis
in
Actively
growing
in
active growing tubercle
bacilili.

Pheripheral neuropathy
Nausea and vomitting
Thrombocytopenia
Local irritation at IM
site.
Epigastric distress
Elevated AST

NURSING
CONSIDERATION

History:
Allergy to drug.
Can cause peripheral
Neuropathy which is
Manifested
by
tingling
sensation on extremities. It
can be prevented through use
of supplemental vitamin B6
(pyridoxine).
Physical: skin color, lesions T;
orientation,
Reflexes,
peripheral
sensitivity, bilaterally grip
strength
opthalmologic
examination;
Give in an empty stomach 1
hr before or 2 hr after meals.
May be given with food if GI
upset occurs.
Give in a single daily dose.
Reverse parenteral dose for
patient unable to take oral
medications.
Decrease
food
containing
tyramine or histamine in
patient diet.

NAME OF
DRUG

GENERIC NAME:
Paracetamol

NAME OF DRUG

Pediasure

DOSAGE

250mg/5ml
Q4hrs
Temp.
>38C

DOSAGE

1 glass /day
(full glass)

CLASSIFICA
TION

Antipyretic
(fever-reducing)
and analgesic
(pain relieving)
medicine

CLASSIFICATI
ON
Nutritional
replacement

MECHANISM OF
ACTION
Unknown. Thougt to
produce analgesic by
blocking pain impulses
by inhibiting synthesis of
prostaglandin in the CNS
or of other substances
that sensitize pain
receptors to stimulation.
The drug may relieve
fever through central
action in the
hypothalamic heatregulating center.

ADVERSE
REACTION

NURSING
CONSIDERATION

Hematologic:
Hemolytic anemia,
neutropenia,
leukopenia,
pancytopenia.

Alert: Many OTC and

prescription products contain
acetaminophen, be aware of
this when calculating total
daily dose.

Hepatic:
Jaundice

Use liquid form for children

and patients who have
difficulty swallowing.

Metabolic:
Hypoglycemia
Skin:
Rash
Urticaria.

MECHANISM OF
ACTION

ADVERSE
REACTION

Enternal nutritional
formulas are indicated to
provide nutritioanal
support for individuals
with impaired digestion
or specialized nutritional
support for individuals
with special nutritional
needs,

Not meant for kids who

are easily drinking milk
twice a day or even
once.
Not meant for kids who
are eating roti, bread,
puri, parantha,
Pasta or noodles
Not meant for kids who
finish off their
breakfast, lunch, snacks
or dinner with a little bit

In children, dont exceed five

dose in 24 hours.

NURSING
CONSIDERATION

This drink is for:

Kids who are not able to
digest milk.
Kids who are not able to
digest wheat, barley and ragi,
etc/
Kids who are not eating even
a single meal fully or as they
advertise for PICKY Eaters
only.
Kids who probably trying to

of coaxing.
Not meant to be a taste
and protein enhancer
for generally healthy
kids

recover from disease.

Kids who throw up or vomit
very frequently