DRUG STUDY

PATIENT: R. S.

DOSE/F
NAME OF DATE CLASSIFICATION REQUE MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDI SIDE EFFECTS PRE-CAUTIONS
DRUG ORDE NCY/ ACTION CATIONS
RED ROUTE

Metronidazole Jan.12, Amebicides and 75mg Direct-acting For Intestinal Hypersensitivity CNS: headache, seizure, • Do not give by IV bolus.
2011 Antiprotozoals trichomonacide and amoebiasis, to ataxia, dizziness, syncope,in
q8 amebicide that works Bacteria metronidazole, coordination, • Monitor liver function test
inside and outside the infections nitroimidazole confusion,irritability, results carefully in elderly
IV intestine.It’s thought to caused by derivatives, or depression,weakness, pt.
enter anaerobic any insomnia
the cells microorganisms microorganisms, component of • Observe pt. for edema,
that contain Clostridium the C.V: flattened T-wave, especially if he’s receiving
nitroreductase, difficcile- formulation; edema, flushing, corticosteroid; Flagyl IV RTU
forming unstable associated pregnancy thrombophlebitis, after I.V may cause sodium retention
compounds that with diarrhea infusion
bind to DNA and and • Record number of stools
inhibit synthesis, colitis. EENT: rhinitis,sinusitis, and character when drug is
causing cell death pharyngitis used to treat amoebiasis.

G.I: nausea,abdominal
cramping or pain,
stomatitis, epigastric
distress

DRUG STUDY
 PATIENT: R. S.

DOSE/
NAME OF DATE CLASSIFICATION FREQ MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDIC SIDE EFFECTS PRE-CAUTIONS
DRUG ORDE UENC ACTION S ATIONS
RED Y/
ROUT
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Metoclopramide Jan.12,2 Antiemetic; 75mg Blocks dopamine Prevention • Hypersensitivity CNS: drowsiness, • Parenteral doses up to
011 Gastroprokinetic receptors in and/or to drug extrapyramidal symptoms & 10mg should be
Agent q8 chemoreceptor trigger treatment of insomnia administered IV push over
zone of the CNS. nausea & • History of 1-2 mins.
IV vomiting seizure disorder GI: diarrhea, nausea
• Monitor periodic renal
function test.

• Notify physician if
involuntary movement
occur.

DRUG STUDY
PATIENT: R. S.
 DOSE/F
NAME OF DATE CLASSIFICATION REQUE MECHANISM OF INDICAT CONTRAINDIC SIDE EFFECTS PRE-CAUTIONS
DRUG ORDE NCY/ ACTION IONS ATIONS
RED ROUTE

Parcetamol Jan.12, Non-opoid Analgesic 0.8 ml Blocks pain impulses, For fever Hematologic: Patient & Family Education
2011 and probably by inhibiting Hypersensitivity haemolytic anemia, leukopenia, • Do not take other
Antipyretic PRN for prostaglandins or pain to drug neutropenia, pancytopenia, medications (e.g., cold
fever Q4 receptor sensitizers. thrombocytopenia preparations) containing
hours May relieve fever by acetaminophen without
acting in hypothalamic Hepatic: liver damage, jaundice medical advice; overdosing
PO heat-regulating center and chronic use can cause
Metabolic: hypoglycaemia liver damage and other
toxic effects.
Skin: rash, urticaria • Do not self-medicate
children for pain more than
5 days without consulting a
physician.
• Do not use for fever
persisting longer than 3 d,
fever over 39.5° C (103° F),
or recurrent fever .
• Do not give children more
than 5 doses in 24 h unless
prescribed by physician.

DRUG STUDY
PATIENT: R. S.
 DOSE/F
NAME OF DATE CLASSIFICATION REQUE MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDI SIDE EFFECTS PRE-CAUTIONS
DRUG ORDE NCY/ ACTION CATIONS
RED ROUTE

Zinc Sulfate Jan.12, Vitamins and 2 ml Participate in synthesis • As an adjunct Hypersensitivity GI: nausea and vomiting • Do not take more than the
2011 Minerals and stabilization of in the to iodine recommended dose.
OD proteins and nucleic management of
acids in subcellular and acute diarrhea. • Do not use after the expiry
PO membrane transport • To help boost date on the label.
system immune
function.
• To help
support
optimum
physical growth
and
development.