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CEFUROXIME
Generic Name:
CEFUROXIME
Brand Name:
ZOLTAX
Classification:
ANTIBIOTIC
Mechanism of action
diarrhea
fever
headache
rigidity
sweating
Contraindication
Cefuroxime products are contraindicated in
patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin
group of antibiotics.
FUROSEMIDE
Generic Name
Furosemide
Brand Name
Lasix
Classification
Loop diuretic
Mechanism of Action
renal disease
IV: Acute pulmonary edema
Oral: Hypertension
Contraindications
Nursing considerations
Brand Name
Norvasc
Drug classes
Antianginal drug
Antihypertensive
Mechanism Of Action
Indications
Nursing considerations
Name confusion has been reported between
Norvasc (amlodipine) and Navane (thiothixene);
use caution.
GLIMEPIRIDE
Generic Name
Glimepiride
Brand Name
Amaryl
Drug Class
Hypoglycimec
Mechanism Of Action
trouble breathing;
Brand Name:
Ferrous sulfate
Classification:
Mechanism of action
diarrhea;
loss of appetite;
nausea;
vomiting.
INDICATIONS
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemias.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity
Severe hypotension.
Nursing considerations
Brand Name
Ketosteril
Drug Class
Therapeutic Actions
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