DRUG STUDY Name of Patient: Valente, Reca Mae Age: 8 y.o. Diagnosis: Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Name of Drug: Cefixime
Generic Name: Cefixime
Brand Name: Suprax
Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic (tablet and/or liquid)
Dosage: Mechanism of Factor: 400 mg daily for up Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell to 5-7 days wall and binds with high affinity to penicillin-binding penicillin-binding proteins in the bacterial cell wall, thus interfering with Route: peptidogly can synthesis. Oral Hence causing bacterial cell death. Frequency: usually taken once a day or every 12 hours (twice a day) for 5-14 days
Bind to bacterial cell membrane, causing cell death. Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria. Similar to that of second-genera second-generation tion cephalosporins, cephalosporin s, but activity against staphylococci is less, whereas activity against gramnegative pathogens is greater, even for organisms resistant to first- and second-genera second-generation tion agents.
Magbanua, Jonalin T. BN2-B
Indications: used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, lung, throat, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Contraindications:
Nursing Responsibilities:
Adverse Reaction:
Cefixime is *Asses for infection at beginning of contraindicated contraindicated in Adverse Effects and throughout therapy. patients with known seizures, cholelithiasis, *Obtain specimens for culture and allergy to the urticaria, agranulocytos agranulocytosis, is, cephalosporin group of eosinophilia, hemolytic sensitivity before initiating therapy. *Observe patient for signs and antibiotics; anemia. symptoms of anaphylaxis ( rash, contraindicated contraindicated in pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) conditions like Allergic reaction : hypersensitivity. hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of Nursing Interventions your face, lips, tongue, or *Measure temperature of bath throat. water with thermometer because anemia may cause poor circulation *Notify physician if excessive vomiting, coughing or straining at stools occurs so that medication can be prescribed to alleviate symptom. *Provide blankets and warm clothing to increase comfort and aid circulation. *Avoid situations in which trauma may occur, such as shaving with straight-edge razor, ambulating after taking medication that may cause orthostasis, or using sharp utensils. *Encourage diet high in protein, vitamins, and minerals. *Encourage cool, bland foods; flavored ices and ice cream are well tolerated. •
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