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Consideration
Cefuroxime Prevent infection that Inhibits bacterial cell Contraindicated in >obtain specimen for
will occur because of wall synthesis, thus patient culture & sensitivity
difficulty to urinate promoting osmotic hypersensitivity to test before giving first
Brand Name: instability which drug or other dose.
eventually leads to cephlosporins.
Zinacef bacterial cell death >Assess patient for
allergic reaction and
Classification: anaphylaxis.
>Assess pt’s GI
complaints
Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Contraindication Nursing
Consideration
Ambroxol HCL Acute & chronic May increase the Hypersensitivity >Assess cough, type
disorders of output of fluid from the Gastric Ulceration frequency character
respiratory tract respiratory tract by including sputum
Brand Name: associated with reducing the viscosity
bronchial secretions & surface tension of >Provide adequate
Mucosolvan respiratory secretions, hydration to 2 L/day to
thereby removing decrease viscosity of
Classification: accumulated secretions.
secretions from upper
Expextorants & lower airway. >Monitor for possible
adverse reaction
Dosage:
>Suggest sugarless
750 mg/cap once a Adverse Effect: lozenges to decrease
day throat irritation &
Headache, cough hard candy can
tachycardia, fatigue, be used to prevent dry
N&V GI discomfort. mouth
Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Contraindication Nursing
Consideration
Paracetamol Anti-pyretic Symptomati inhibits prostaglandin • Contraindica rash, blood • Use liquid form for
(Biogesic) c biosynthesis in the ted in disorders, children and patients
relief of pain central nervous patients hypotension (low who have difficulty
and system but not (or hypersensiti blood pressure) - swallowing.
fever. hardly) in the ve to drug. when given by • In children, don’t
peripheral tissues. • Use injection into the exceed five doses in
Paracetamol only has cautiously in vein (in hospital), 24 hours.
minimal anti- patients with liver and kidney • Advise patient that
inflammatory action long term damage - when drug is only for short
compared to non- alcohol use taken at higher term use and to
steroidal anti- because than consult the physician if
inflammatory agents. therapeutic recommended giving to children for
doses cause doses. longer than 5 days or
hepatotoxicit adults for longer than
y in these 10 days.
patients. • Advise patient or
caregiver that many
over the counter
products contain
acetaminophen; be
aware of this when
calculating total daily
dose.
• Warn patient that high
doses or unsupervised
long term use can
cause liver damage.
Generic/ Trade Classificatio Indication Mechanism of Contradiction Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Name n Action/Indication