DRUG NAME CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
OF ACTION REACTIONS
Generic Name: Functional Amoxicillin For unrinary Hypersensitivity to GI: Nausea,
Co-Amoxiclav classification: inhibits the tract infection beta-lactam antibiotics vomiting, Before:
biosynthesis of due to penicillin and history of diarrhea, - Check if the patient is allergic to
Penicillin the bacterial cell susceptible co-amoxiclav stomach pain penicillins, Cephalosporins or
combination wall organisms, associated or beta-lactam antibiotics.
mucopeptide sinusitis due penicillin-associated INTEG: - Assessing the patient's vital signs, WBC
Brand Name: Clovimax and is active to resistant jaundice or hepatic rashes, count, and signs/symptoms of infection
Chemical
against many microorganis dysfunction. jaundice - Review the patient’s renal function
classification: Gram-positive ms, lower (urea, creatinine, eGFR levels), liver
Actual dose: 375 mg, tid, for Amoxicillin and and respiratory function
10 days beta-lactamase Gram-negative tract and skin During:
pathogens but infections due - Administer the medication as prescribed
inhibitor susceptible to to susceptible (usually 1 tablet 3 times daily)
Route: Oral degradation by organisms. - Observe for immediate adverse
beta-lactamase reactions (e.g., gastrointestinal upset,
s. Therefore, allergic reactions, rashes, candidiasis or
Clavulanic acid signs of anaphylaxis).
protects After:
amoxicillin from - Encourage to take the medication with
this degradation food to reduce gastrointestinal upset
and extends the - Educate the patient to report any side
antibiotic effects.(Rash, breathing difficulties and
spectrum thus severe diarrhea)
including many - Educate the patient to complete the
bacteria which course of medication
are normally - Monitor the effectiveness of the
resistant to medication (symptoms resolution,
amoxicillin. temperature trends)
DRUG NAME CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
OF ACTION REACTIONS
Generic Name: Tramadol Functional Tramadol has a For the Tramadol is RESP:
classification: dual mechanism management contraindicated to Respiratory Before:
of action: Opioid of moderate mothers who depression, - Check for any allergies and
Opiate Agonists Receptor to severe pain breastfeed, people with dyspnea hypersensitivity to tramadol
Agonist that in adults. conditions that cause - Assess the pain level, location, nature
Chemical helps in seizures, alcohol CNS: of pain and the mental status of the
Brand Name: Conzip reducing the addiction and to those Dizziness, patient (confusion and drowsiness)
classification:
perception of who have impaired headache, - Evaluate the risk of seizures and review
cyclohexanol pain through kidneys and liver drowsiness, any concurrent medications.
Actual dose: 200 mg, q8 altering pain function as well as seizures, - Check the liver and renal function.
signal those who have confusion/del During:
transmission in hypersensitivity to the irium, - Monitor the patient for any signs of
Route: Oral the brain and drug. euphoria allergic reaction.
spinal cord; and - Give the medication with food to reduce
Inhibition of CVS: GI upset.
Reuptake of Orthostatic - Ensure the correct dosage of the
Norepinephrine Hypotension, medication.
and Serotonin tachycardia, After:
by enhancing palpitations, - Monitor the effectiveness of the
the descending arrhythmias medication by assessing the pain level
inhibitory pain of the patient after administration.
pathways in the GI: Nausea, - Monitor the bowel function.
spinal cord that vomiting,con - Watch out for any side effects.
reduces pain stipation, dry - Educate the patient to take the
transmission. mouth, medication only as prescribed
indigestion - Remind the patient to avoid alcohol,
CNS depressant.
INTEG: - Encourage the patient to hydrate and
Rash, eat fiber to prevent constipation and be
itching, cautious when driving or operating
sweating machinery.
