(ra-nye’te-deen) Zantac, Zantac EFFERdose, Zantac GELdose, Zantac-75 Classifications: gastrointestinal agent; antisecretory (h2-receptor antagonist) Prototype: Cimetidine Pregnancy Category: B NURSING IMPLICATIONS Assessment & Drug Effects Potential toxicity results from decreased clearance...

(speer-on-oh-lak’tone) Aldactone, Novospiroton  Classifications: electrolytic and water balance agent; potassium-sparing diuretic Pregnancy Category: D NURSING IMPLICATIONS Assessment & Drug Effects Check blood pressure before initiation of therapy and at regular...

(gloo’koe-nate) Kalcinate Classifications: fluid and electrolytic and water balance agent; replacement solution Pregnancy Category: B   NURSING IMPLICATIONS Assessment & Drug Effects Assess for cutaneous burning sensations and peripheral vasodilation,...

(am-pi-sill’in/sul-bak’tam) Unasyn 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....

(val-sar’tan) Diovan Classifications: cardiovascular agent; angiotensin ii-receptor (type at1) antagonist; antihypertensive Prototype: Losartan Pregnancy Category: C (first trimester); D (second and third trimesters)   NURSING IMPLICATIONS Assessment & Drug Effects...