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 [...]

ALBUTEROL

(al-byoo’ter-ole)
Accuneb, Novosalmol , Proventil, Proventil HFA, Proventil Repetabs, Salbutamol, Ventolin, Ventolin Rotocaps, Volmax
Classifications: autonomic nervous system agent; beta-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic); bronchodilator (respiratory smooth muscle relaxant)
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Monitor therapeutic effectiveness which is indicated by significant subjective improvement in pulmonary function within 60–90 min [...]

CEFUROXIME SODIUM

(se-fyoor-ox’eem)
Kefurox, Zinacef
CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Ceftin
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic; second-generation cephalosporin
Prototype: Cefonicid sodium
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, penicillins, and history of allergies, particularly to drugs, before therapy is initiated.
Lab tests: Perform culture and sensitivity tests before [...]

CELECOXIB

(cel-e-cox’ib)
Celebrex
Classifications: central nervous system agent, analgesic, nsaid, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, antipyretic
Pregnancy Category: C first and second trimesters; D third trimester
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Therapeutic effectiveness is indicated by relief of joint pain.
Lab tests: Periodically monitor Hct and Hgb, liver functions, BUN and creatinine, and serum [...]

CEPHALEXIN

(sef-a-lex’in)
Cefanex, Ceporex_A, Keflet, Keflex, Keftab, Novolexin_A
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic; first-generation cephalosporin
Prototype: Cefazolin
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins and penicillin and history of other drug allergies before therapy is initiated.
Lab tests: Evaluate renal and hepatic [...]

CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

(ci-pro-flox’a-cin)
Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR
CIPROFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC
Ciloxan
Classifications: antiinfective; quinolone antibiotic
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Report tendon inflammation or pain. Cipro needs to be discontinued.
Lab tests: Culture and sensitivity tests should be done prior to initial dose. Treatment may be implemented [...]

CLOXACILLIN, SODIUM

(klox-a-sill’in)
Apo-Cloxi , Cloxapen, Cloxilean, Novocloxin , Orbenin, Tegopen
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic, natural penicillin; beta-lactam
Prototype: Penicillin G
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects

Determine previous exposure and sensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins and other allergic reactions of any kind before treatment is initiated.
Monitor for S&S of [...]