DRUG STUDY
Generic
Brand
Dosage/ Classification
Name
Name
Route
Salbutamol
Ventolin
1 nebule Every 6 hours
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse Reaction
Nursing Consideration
Bronchodilator
Stimulates beta-2 receptors of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation. Causes less tachycardia and is longer-acting than isoproterenol.
Prophylaxis and relief of bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease.
Hypersensitivity to drug
Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, tremor
Maintain calm, reassuring approach. Do not leave child unattended if acutely short of breath; should improve 3060 min after therapy. May cause dizziness, use with caution. Keep record of pulse and respiratory rate.
Generic
Brand
Name
Name
Dosage/ Classification
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse
Nursing
Reaction
Cefuroxime sodium
Zinacef
Route
Consideration
300 mg
Second
The
Lower
Hypersensitivity
Diarrhea,
IV
generation
cephalosporin
respiratory
to cephalosporin
nausea and
the patient
cephalosporin
interferes with a
tract infections
or other related
vomiting,
is not
final step in the
including
drug
abdominal
allergic to
formation of the
pneumonia
pain
Cefuroxime.
ANST (-)
bactericidal
Make sure
Before
wall, resulting
giving IV
in unstable cell
meds,
membranes
check first
that undergo
the patency
lysis. And also,
and also the
cell division and
site of IV
growth are
insertion.
inhibited.
Report if there is persistent diarrhea.
Generic
Brand
Name
Name
Paracetamol
Biogesic
Dosage/ Classification
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse
Nursing
Reaction Route 1.2 mL PRN for T-37.8 C
Consideration Analgesic
Anti-
Fever
Hypersensitivity
Dizziness,
Monitor VS
inflammatory
nausea and
especially
effect is likely
vomiting,
Temp.
due to
rash
It can be
inhibition of
given with
cyclo-
or without
oxygenase.
food.
Inhibition of
Give med if
cyclo-
temperature
oxygenase
reaches
results in
37.8 C or
decreased
more.
prostaglandin
synthesis.
Advise patient’s
mother to report if any side effects occur.
It may cause dizziness.
Generic
Brand
Name
Name
Clarithromycin
Biaxin
Dosage/ Classification
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse Reaction
Route 125 mg/mL, 3mL BID PO
Nursing Consideration
Macrolide antibiotic
Macrolide antibiotic that acts by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thus interfering with or inhibiting microbial protein synthesis.
Communityacquired pneumonia in children
Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotic
Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, abnormal taste, headache
May take with or without meals. Foods may decrease chance of stomach upset but delays onset of absorption. Drug may cause bitter taste. Take with sufficient amount of water. Report any persistent diarrhea.
Generic
Brand
Dosage/
Name
Name
Route
Ascorbic acid
Carezee
Multivitamin
Classification
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse Reaction
Nursing Consideration
To prevent
1ml OD PO
Stimulates
Take with
deficiency in
collagen
food for
patients with
formation
best
poor
and tissue
absorption
nutritional
repair,
and
habits or
involved in
increased
oxidation-
requirement
reductions
proper
reaction.
nutritional
utilization.
Stress
habits to prevent recurrence of deficiency.
Inform pt. that vit. C is readily absorbed from citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes and leafy vegetables.
Generic
Brand
Dosage/ Classification
Name
Name
Route
Salbutamol
Asmalin
2 mL TID PO
Action
Indication
Contraindication
Adverse Reaction
Nursing Consideration
Bronchodilator
Stimulates beta-2 receptors of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation. Causes less tachycardia and is longer-acting than isoproterenol.
Relief of bronchospasm in children
Hypersensitivity to drug
Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, tremor
Take as directed; do not exceed prescribed dose. Maintain calm, reassuring approach. Do not leave child unattended if acutely short of breath; should improve 3060 min after therapy. May cause dizziness, use with caution. Keep record of pulse and respiratory rate.