Name of Drug

Kalium Durule

Classification
Antihypokalemic

Route/ frequency
P.O BID

Indication
Potassium supplementation is indicated in severe hypokalemia in patients receiving potassiumwasting diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension, are indicated to prevent hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop (e.g., digitalized patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias). Potassium depletion will occur when the rate of loss through renal excretion and/or loss from the gastrointestinal tract exceeds the rate of potassium intake.

Contraindication
Should not be used in patients who have prior sensitivity to potassium. Do not give to patients who doesnt have clinical findings.

Side Effects
For Hyperkalemia -confusion; irregular or slow heartbeat; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips; shortness of breath or difficult breathing; unexplained anxiety; unusual tiredness or weakness; weakness or heaviness of legs) For oral dosage forms Diarrhea nausea stomach pain, discomfort, or gas, mild vomiting

Nursing Responsibilities
Ask the patients name first * Considered the different rights of the patient , this are the: -Right patient -Right drug -right route -right administration -right time -right preparation -right documentation Should be taken the following lab.Test: *Electrocardiograms (ECG) and *Potassium concentrations, *serum and Renal function determinations, especially serum creatinine and urine output. *Taking tablets and capsules with adequate liquids. Not using tomato juice for dilution if on a sodium-restricted diet *Not crushing or chewing extendedrelease dosage forms

Name of Drug
Generic Name: Amlodipine (am-LOE-dipeen) Brand Name: Norvasc

Classification
Anti angina

Route/ frequency
10 mg. BID

Indication
Treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing (dilating) your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart. It also dilates coronary arteries increasing blood flow to the heart.

Contraindication
Should not be used in patients who have prior sensitivity to this drug, to pregnant women, to patients with heart failure, very low blood pressure, or liver problems.

Side Effects
Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, flushing, headache, muscle cramps, nausea, stomach pain, weakness.

Nursing Responsibilities
*Ask the patients name first * Considered the different rights of the patient , this are the: -Right patient -Right drug -right route -right administration -right time -right preparation -right documentation * While the patient is using Amlodipine , it is important to brush and floss your teeth carefully to reduce swelling and tenderness of your gums. * Lab tests, including blood pressure checks, may be performed while you use Amlodipine . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects.

Name of Drug
Generic Name: Domeperidone Brand Name: ( Motilium)

Classification
Antiemetic

Route/ frequency
By NGT 10 mg.

Indication
A medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and bowel. also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other drugs used to treat Parkinson's Disease.

Contraindication
Should not be used in patients who have prior sensitivity to this drug.

Side Effects
Less common *Loss of balance or muscle control *swelling of the mouth hot flashes itching of skin itching, redness, pain, or swelling of eye menstrual irregularities pain in the breast Rare *Change in need to urinate *change in appetite *constipation *diarrhea *burning, difficult or painful urination

Nursing Responsibilities
Ask the patients name first * Considered the different rights of the patient , this are the: -Right patient -Right drug -right route -right administration -right time -right preparation -right documentation

Name of Drug
Generic Name: Cephulac, Cholac, Chronulac Brand Name: lactulose

Classification
Laxatives

Route/ frequency
30 cc at 9pm q HS

Indication
Is a synthetic disaccharide in solution form for oral or rectal administration. For the prevention and treatment of portalsystemic encephalopathy, including the stages of hepatic pre-coma and coma.

Contraindication
Should not be used in patients who have prior sensitivity to this solution. Since Lactulose solution contains galactose (less than 1.6 g/15 mL), it is contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet. GI

Side Effects

Nursing Responsibilities
Ask the patients name first * Considered the different rights of the patient , this are the: -Right patient -Right drug -right route -right administration -right time -right preparation -right documentation -To minimize sweet taste, dilute with water or fruit. - Monitor sodium level for hypernatremia - Monitor mental status and potassium - replace fluid loss

Gaseous distention with flatulence or belching, abdominal discomfort and cramping; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting.

GLOBAL CITY INNOVATIVE COLLEGE

Forth Bonifacio Global Taguig city

DRUG STUDY
( Medical Center Paranaque)

Submitted by:

Jasmin Rose A. Marcaida

BSN-411

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