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Drug Brand name; Flagyl Generic name; Metronidazol e
Antibacterial
Doctors Order; 1 tab twice a day # 10
Bactericidal; Inhibits DNA synthesis in Specific(obligat e) Anaerobes ,causing cell death; antiprotozoal Trichomonacidal Amebicidal
y y
Acute infection with susceptible anaerobic bacteria Bacterial vaginosis Trichomoniasis (acute and partners of patients with acute infection)
contraindicated with hypersensitivity to metronidazole; pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting , Diarrhea .
GI: unpleasant metallic taste, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ,GI upset, Cramps. GU: dysuria, incontinenc e, darkening of the urine.
Pregnancy Category B
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Drug Brand name: Ciloxam
Antibacterial fluoroquinol one
Bactericidal: interferes with DNA replication in susceptible bacteria preventing cell reproduction
Generic name: Ciprofloxa cin
Doctors Order: 500mg 1 tab twice a day #10
Pregnancy Category C
For the treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria, including Escherichia coli ,Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter cloacae. Treatment of uncomplicated UTIs caused by E.coli Treatment of chronic bacterial prostatis
Contraindicated with allergy to ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin or other fluoroquinolones, pregnancy, lactation.
Nausea ,vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation , drowsiness, blurring of vision, dizziness
CNS: headache, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, somnolenc e, depression, blurred vision, hallucinatio ns, ataxia ,nightmares . GI: nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain GU: renal failure
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DRUG Brand name: Feosol
Iron Preparation
Generic name: Ferrous Sulfate Doctors Order: 1 tab once a day
Elevates the serum iron concentration, Which then helps to form Hgb or trapped In tne reticuloendothelial cells for storage and eventual conversion to a usable form of iron.
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemias Dietary supplement for iron
Contraindicated with allergy to any ingredient; sulfite allergy, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hemolytic anemias.
GI upset: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation ; dark or green stools.
CNS: CNS toxicity, acidosis, coma and death with overdose. GI: GI upset, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipatio n, diarrhea, dark stool, temporary staining of the teeth
Warn patient that stool may be dark or green Take liquid preparations diluted in water or juice, and sip them through a straw to prevent staining of the teeth
Pregnancy Category A
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Drug Brand Name: Zinacef Generic Name: Cefuroxim e Doctors Order: 75o mg,1 tab BID for 5 days
Antibiotic Cephalos porin (second generation)
Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of bacteria cell wall,causing cell death
Pharyngitis ,tosilitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes Olitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumonia,S.py ogenes,Haemop bilus
Contraindicated with allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins.
Stomach upset or diarrhea
CNS: headache, dizziness, lethargy, paresthesias GI: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, pseudome mbranous colitis, Hepatotoxi city, GU: nephrotoxi city
This drug is specific for this infection and should not be used to self-treat other problems
Pregnancy Category B
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Drug Brand Name: Bisacodyl Generic Name: Dulcolax Doctors Order:
Laxative
Constipation and conditions which require defecation to be facilitated
Intestinal obstruction, Acute surgical abdominal condition and severe dehydration. continuous and prolonged use.Lactation
Abdominal discomfort, Cramps and pain.Diarrhea.
Pregnancy Category C
