ACETAMINOPHEN, PARACETAMOL

(a-seat-a-mee’noe-fen)
Abenol, A’Cenol, Acephen, Anacin-3, Anuphen, APAP, Atasol , Campain , Datril Extra Strength, Dolanex, Exdol , Halenol, Liquiprin, Panadol, Pedric, Robigesic , Rounox , Tapar, Tempra, Tylenol, Valadol
Classifications: central nervous system agent; nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor for S&S of: hepatotoxicity, even with moderate acetaminophen doses, [...]

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE

(a-mee’oh-da-rone)
Cordarone, Amio-Aqueous, Pacerone
Classifications: cardiovascular agent; antiarrhythmic, class iii
Pregnancy Category: D
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor BP carefully during infusion and slow the infusion if significant hypotension occurs; bradycardia should be treated by slowing the infusion or discontinuing if necessary. Monitor heart [...]

AMLODIPINE

(am-lo’di-peen)
Norvasc
Classifications: cardiovascular agent; calcium channel blocker; antihypertensive agent
Prototype: Nifedipine
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor BP for therapeutic effectiveness. BP reduction is greatest after peak levels of amlodipine are achieved 6–9 h following oral doses.
Monitor for S&S of dose-related peripheral [...]

AMOXICILLIN

(a-mox-i-sill’in)
Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi , Larotid, Novamoxin, Polymox, Sumox, Trimox, Utimox, Wymox, DisperMox
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic; aminopenicillin
Prototype: Ampicillin
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Determine previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, and other allergens prior to therapy.
Lab tests: Baseline C&S tests prior to initiation of [...]

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE

(eye-soe-sor’bide)
Coronex , Dilatrate-SR, Iso-Bid, Isordil, Isotrate, Novosorbide , Sorbitrate, Sorbitrate SA
Classifications: cardiovascular agent; nitrate vasodilator
Prototype: Nitroglycerin
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor effectiveness of drug in relieving angina.
Note: Headaches tend to decrease in intensity and frequency with continued therapy but may require [...]

METRONIDAZOLE

(me-troe-ni’da-zole)
Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Flagyl IV RTU, Flagyl 375, Metizol, Metric 21, Metro I.V., MetroGel, MetroGel Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Protostat
Classifications: antiinfective; antitrichomonal; amebicide; antibiotic
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Discontinue therapy immediately if symptoms of CNS toxicity (see Appendix F) develop. Monitor especially for seizures and [...]

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE

(a-mee’oh-da-rone)
Cordarone, Amio-Aqueous, Pacerone
Classifications: cardiovascular agent; antiarrhythmic, class iii
Pregnancy Category: D
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor BP carefully during infusion and slow the infusion if significant hypotension occurs; bradycardia should be treated by slowing the infusion or discontinuing if necessary. Monitor heart [...]

VASOPRESSIN INJECTION

(vay-soe-press’in)
Pitressin
Classifications: hormones and synthetic substitutes; pituitary (antidiuretic)
Pregnancy Category: X
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor infants and children closely. They are more susceptible to volume disturbances (such as sudden reversal of polyuria) than adults.
Establish baseline data of BP, weight, I&O pattern and [...]

AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM

(a-mox-i-sill’in)
Augmentin, Augmentin-ES600, Augmentin XR, Clavulin 
Classifications: antiinfective; beta-lactam antibiotic; aminopenicillin
Prototype: Ampicillin
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Determine previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, and other allergens prior to therapy.
Lab tests: Baseline C&S tests prior to initiation of therapy; start drug pending [...]

AZITHROMYCIN

(a-zi-thro-mye’sin)
Zithromax
Classifications: antiinfective; macrolide antibiotic
Prototype: Erythromycin
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor for and report loose stools or diarrhea, since pseudomembranous colitis (see Appendix F) must be ruled out.
Monitor PT and INR closely with concurrent warfarin use.

Patient & Family Education

Direct sunlight [...]