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Drug Indication Contraindication Mechanism of Action Side Effect/ Adverse Nursing Responsibilities

effect
Generic Name: The Cetirizine This drug is Description: Side Effects: Before:
Cetirizine Hydrochloride are contraindicated in Mechanism of Action: - Drowsiness (less - Assess the patient's
Hydrochloride indicated for several patients with: Cetirizine is a common than with medical history,
different conditions - With known second-generation first-generation including allergies and
Brand Name: including: hypersensitivity or antihistamine. It works antihistamines) renal function.
H-One allergies to the by selectively - Dry mouth - Confirm the patient's
(1) Rhinitis drug or its antagonizing the - Headache age and weight to
Therapeutic (2) Chronic Urticaria components. histamine H1 receptor. - Dizziness determine the
classification: - with severe renal Histamine is a chemical - Fatigue appropriate pediatric
Antihistamines impairment, released during allergic - Nausea dosage.
particularly those reactions and leads to - Abdominal pain - Review and document
Pharmacologic with a creatinine symptoms such as - Agitation any current
classification: clearance below itching, sneezing, runny medications the
Antihistamines 10 mL/minute nose, and watery eyes. Adverse Effects: patient is taking to
Cetirizine binds to H1 - Allergic reactions check for potential
Dosage: receptors, preventing (e.g., rash, itching, drug interactions.
2.5ml two times daily histamine from binding swelling) - Educate the patient or
(BID) to them. This action - Severe dizziness caregiver about the
inhibits the allergic - Trouble breathing medication, its
Route: response and helps - Rapid or irregular purpose, and possible
Oral relieve symptoms. heartbeats side effects.
- Unusual bleeding or
bruising During:
Pharmacokinetics: - Yellowing of the - Administer the
Absorption: Cetirizine skin or eyes prescribed dosage as
is typically administered (indicative of liver directed, typically
orally, and it is problems) orally.
well-absorbed from the - Ensure that the patient
gastrointestinal tract. It swallows the
reaches peak plasma medication properly
concentrations within and monitor for any
approximately 1 hour signs of choking or
after ingestion. The difficulty swallowing.
absorption of Cetirizine - Offer the medication
is not significantly with or without food,
affected by food, so it based on patient
can be taken with or preference or
without a meal. The guidelines.
bioavailability of the
drug, meaning the After:
proportion of the - Monitor the patient
administered dose that for any adverse
enters the bloodstream, reactions, such as
is relatively high, signs of an allergic
typically exceeding reaction, severe
70%. Cetirizine is then dizziness, or difficulty
distributed throughout breathing.
the body, where it can - Document the time
exert its antihistamine and dosage
effects. administered.
- Provide any additional
information or
recommendations
regarding potential
side effects or
follow-up care.

Drug Indication Contraindication Mechanism of Action Side Effect/ Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
effect
Generic Name: The Omeprazole are This drug is Description: Side Effects: Before:
Omeprazole indicated for several contraindicated in Mechanism of Action: - Headache - Assess the patient's
different conditions patients with: Omeprazole operates by - Nausea medical history,
Brand Name: including: - Hypersensitivity or - Diarrhea including allergies and
Ompepron inhibiting the action of a
allergy to stomach enzyme known - Abdominal pain any contraindications.
(1) Treatment of Omeprazole or any as H+/K+ ATPase, which - Constipation - Confirm the patient's
Therapeutic gastroesophageal of its components. - Gas (flatulence) age and weight to
Classification: plays a crucial role in the
reflux disease - Contraindicated in final stages of gastric acid determine the
Antacid (GERD) and its patients with Adverse Effects: appropriate dose for
production. By blocking
associated known this enzyme, Omeprazole - Allergic reactions children.
Pharmacologic symptoms. hypersensitivity to (rash, itching, - Review and document
classification: effectively decreases the
(2) Healing of erosive other proton pump secretion of gastric acid, swelling) the patient's current
Proton Pump Inhibitors esophagitis. inhibitors (PPIs), - Severe stomach medications to check
(PPIs) helping to alleviate
(3) Maintenance as cross-reactivity conditions related to pain for potential drug
therapy for may occur. excessive stomach acid - Unexplained weight interactions.
Dosage: preventing relapse - Co-administration loss - Educate the patient or
20mg three times daily production, such as
of erosive with certain gastroesophageal reflux - Bone fractures (in caregiver about the
(TID) esophagitis. medications, so long-term use) medication, its purpose,
disease (GERD) and
(4) Treatment of consult with a peptic ulcers. - Low magnesium and possible side
Route: peptic ulcers healthcare levels (may lead to effects.
Oral (gastric and professional for muscle spasms,
duodenal ulcers). potential drug Pharmacokinetics irregular heartbeat) During:
(5) Management of interactions. Absorption: - Clostridium - Administer the
conditions - Omeprazole is not Omeprazole is absorbed difficile-associated prescribed dose as
associated with typically best in the small intestine, diarrhea (a severe directed, typically
excess stomach recommended and its absorption is not intestinal infection) orally.
acid production, during pregnancy significantly affected by - Ensure the patient
such as or breastfeeding food. It is often swallows the
(6) Zollinger-Ellison unless the benefits administered as an medication properly and
syndrome. outweigh the risks, enteric-coated or prodrug monitor for any signs of
and should only be form to protect it from choking or difficulty
used under the stomach acid degradation. swallowing.
guidance of a - Offer the medication
healthcare provider with or without food,
in these situations. based on patient
preference or
guidelines.

After:
- Monitor the patient for
any adverse reactions or
signs of side effects,
especially during the
initial doses.
- Document the time and
dosage administered.
- Provide any additional
information or
recommendations
regarding potential side
effects or follow-up
care.

Drug Indication Contraindication Mechanism of Action Side Effect/ Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
effect
Generic Name: The Kamillosan M are This drug is Description: Side Effects: Before:
Kamillosan M indicated for several contraindicated in Mechanism of Action: - Burning sensation - Assess the patient's
different conditions patients with: Kamillosan M combines in the mouth medical history,
Brand Name: including: - With known the anti-inflammatory, - Stinging sensation including allergies and
hypersensitivity or deodorant and in the mouth renal function.
Therapeutic (1) Inflammatory allergies to the accelerated - Bad taste in the - Assess vital signs
classification: infection of the drug or its wound-healing mouth - Obtain informed
buccal and components. properties of chamomile - Dry mouth consent
Pharmacologic pharyngeal cavity - People with with the bacteriostatic - Educate the patient or
classification: (2) Parodontosis asthma or other and fungistatic effects of Adverse Effects: caregiver about the
(3) acute gingivitis respiratory the essential oils. It is - Allergic reaction medication, its
Dosage: (4) pain after tooth problems therefore suited for the such as hives, purpose, and possible
2 puffs three times daily extraction and - Pregnancy and relief of inflammatory swelling of the face, side effects.
(TID) during 2nd breastfeeding infection of the buccal lips, tongue, or
dentition - People with and pharyngeal cavity. throat, difficulty During:
Route: (5) mucosal irritation bleeding disorders breathing, or - Administer the
Oral caused by dental dizziness. prescribed dosage as
plates Pharmacokinetics: - Anaphylaxis such as directed, typically
(6) tonsillary angina Absorption: rapid heart rate, and orally.
(7) canker sores Kamillosan M are a drop in blood - Monitor the patient
(8) bad breath. absorbed through the pressure. for any adverse
mucous membranes of - Respiratory reactions.
the mouth and throat. problems such as - Discontinue the drug
Once absorbed, the wheezing, shortness if any adverse
ingredients are of breath, and chest reactions occur.
distributed throughout tightness.
the body and can be After:
excreted in the urine and - Monitor the patient
feces. for any adverse
reactions, such as
signs of an allergic
reaction, severe
dizziness, or difficulty
breathing.
- Document the time
and dosage
administered.
- Provide any additional
information or
recommendations
regarding potential
side effects or
follow-up care.

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