Drug Study- Cefazolin Doxycycline

DRUG STUDY

Name of  Drug Generic/ Brand

Date Ordered

Doxycycline (Chlamadox)

Classification

Dose/ Frequency

Mechanism of Action

Specific Indication

Contraindication

Side Effects

Nusing Precaution

Antibiotic, Antiinfectives

100 mg i tab q 12h P.O.

Semisynthetic broadspectrum tetraclcie antibiotic. More completely absorbed. Primarily bacterostatic in action.

Chlamydil and mycoplasmal infections

Sensitivity to any of the tetracyclines

Interference with color  vision, anorexia, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, photosensitivity, rashes

*Check expiration date. Degradation products of  tetracycline are nephrotoxic. *Oral doxycycline may be taken with food or milk to minimize nausea without affecting bioavailability of drug.

Antibiotic, Antiinfectives

IVTT (-)ANST

Semisynthetic, first generation derivative of  Cephalosporin C. Bactericidal in action. Inhibits third

Severe infections of  urinary and biliary tracts caused by susceptible organisms. Preoperaitve

Hypersensitivity to any cephalosporin and related antibiotics.

Diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, urticuria, fever, superinfections

*IM injections should be made deep into large muscle mass. Pain on injection site is usually

STAT MEDS Cefazolin (Hazolin)

1-23-10

and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, thus killing the bacterium.

prophylaxis in patients undergoing procedures associated by high risk of infection.

minimal .rotate injection sites. *Monitor  intake and output ration and pattern. Be alert to changes in BUN, serum creatinine.