Drug Study

Generic Name(Brand Name) | Dosage, Timing, and Route | Classification | Indications | Mechanism of Action | Side Effects | Nursing Considerations | Cloxacillin(Avastoph )February 15, 2013 | 250 mg, q6h, IVTT ANST(-) | -Anti-infective-Antibiotic | Treatment of infections caused by pneumococci, Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and penicillin G sensitive staphylococci | Interferes with cell wall replication of susceptible organisms, the cell wall, rendered osmotically unstable, swell, bursts from osmotic pressure; resists the penicillenase action that inactivates penicillins. | EENT: laryngeal edemaSkin: urticaria, skin rashes, expoliative dermatitisGI: GI disturbances, nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea & flatulenceGU: interstitial nephritis and vasculitisHematologic: eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopeniaOther: hypersensitivity reactions, fever | -Perform skin testing before giving the medication.-Administer drug slowly to the IV line-Explain to the patient that antibiotic therapy lasts for 7 days will take the drug without any miss.-Make sure that the patient takes the drug at the same time of the day.-Provide rest and comfort.-Assess for any signs of hypersensitivity reaction such as purpura, rash, itching | Paracetamol(Calpol, Tempra)February 15, 2013 | 250mg/5ml, q6h, PO | -Analgesics
-Muscle Relaxants | Relief of mild-to-moderate pain; treatment of fever | -Decreases fever by inhibiting the effects of pyrogens on the hypothalamus heat regulating centers & by a hypothalamic action leading to sweating & vasodilatation.-Relieves pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis at the CNS but does not have anti-inflammatory action because of its minimal effect on peripheral prostaglandin synthesis | Hematologic: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopeniaHepatic: liver damage, jaundiceMetabolic: hypoglycemiaSkin: rash, urticaria | -Assess patient's temperature/pain before therapy-Assess patient's drug history-Be alert