MEDICATIONS Generic Name: PPD Drug Classification: Prescription Drug: Indications: Erythromycin Anti-infectives/ Antibiotics/ Macrolides Yes Treatment

of infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, genito-urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, and other infections caused by susceptible organisms. For dosage information of prescription medicine, please consult with your doctor. Hypersensitivity to erythromycin. History of allergy, impaired liver function, use of nitroimidazole-antifungals, diltiazem or verapamil. Nitroimidazole-antifungals, diltiazem, verapamil. Gastrointestinal disturbances, reversible deafness. Powder for suspension 200 mg/5 mL.

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NURSING RES -Assess patient for infection (sputum; WBC) -obtain specimen for culture and sensitivity before initiating therapy -observe for s/sx of anaphylaxis (rash, pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) -administer 1 hr after meal -monitor renal, hepatic & hematologic functions

LEVOFLOXACIN Generic Name: PPD Drug Classification: Prescription Drug: Indications: Levofloxacin Anti-infectives/ Antibiotics/ Quinolones Yes For the treatment of wide range of infections including lower respiratory tract infection, typhoid & paratyphoid fever & UTIs.

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For dosage information of prescription medicine, please consult with your doctor. Should not be used in children, adolescents, pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers. Epilepsy or a history of CNS disorders, impaired hepatic or renal function, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency & myasthenia gravis. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight. Ability to drive or operate machinery may be impaired especially when alcohol is also taken. Tendon damage may occur & discontinue treatment if patients experience pain, inflammation or rupture. Should be avoided in methillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus because of high level of resistance. Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, & dyspnea. Headache, dizziness, & restlessness. Rash & pruritus, vasculitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, & toxic epidermal necrolysis. Tablet 500 mg

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITY -encourage patient to maintain fluid intake to prevent crystalluria-Assess patient for infection (sputum; WBC) -obtain specimen for culture and sensitivity before initiating therapy -observe for s/sx of anaphylaxis (rash, pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) -administer 1 hr after meal -monitor renal, hepatic & hematologic functions

-obtain history of SEIZURE -give oral administration 4 hrs before or 2 hrs after after antacids, iron, calcium, zinc -check for irritation, phlebitis daily

CEFUROXIME

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Cefuroxime Anti-infectives/ Antibiotics/ Cephalosporins/ 2nd Generation Cephalosporin Yes Treatment of susceptible infections e.g., bone and joint infections, URTI and LRTI (upper and lower respiratory tract infections), gonorrhea, skin and soft tissue infections, surgical infections and UTIs. For dosage information of prescription medicine, please consult with your doctor. Hypersentivity. Patients who have experienced an anaphylactic reaction to penicillins. Prolonged use may result to overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. False negative result in ferricyanide test. Pseudomembranous colitis, erythema multiforme, StevensJohnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., skin rashes, urticaria, pruritus, drug fever, serum sickness, anaphylaxis), gastrointestinal disturbances, headache. Film-coated tablet 250 mg

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES -Assess patient for infection (sputum; WBC) -obtain specimen for culture and sensitivity before initiating therapy -observe for s/sx of anaphylaxis (rash, pruritus, laryngeal edema, wheezing) -monitor renal, hepatic & hematologic functions -can administer on full or empty stomach -cefuroxime tablets: should be swallowed whole not crush

SALBUTAMOL Generic Name: PPD Drug Classification: Salbutamol Respiratory/ Drugs for Asthma/COPD/ Sympathomimetics

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Yes Relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other reversible, obstructive pulmonary diseases. For dosage information of prescription medicine, please consult with your doctor. Should not be prescribed to patients under treatment with beta blockers; in pregnancy; in patients suffering from thyrotoxicosis in patients hypersensitive to Salbutamol. Should be administered cautiously to individuals suffering from thyrotoxicosis. Patients with cardiovascular disease such as ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia or tachycardia, occlusive vascular disorder including arteriosclerosis, Hypertension of aneurism. Anginal pain may be precipitated in patients with angina pectoris. Tachycardia, palpitations, headaches, peripheral vasodilation, and rarely muscle cramps. Fine skeletal muscle tremors, tolerance and hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Salbutamol may induce hypokalemia that can lead to arrhythmias in susceptible patients. Syrup 2 mg/5 mL x 60 mL

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES -Dilute 5mg/ml solution /2.5 ml 0.9%Nacl for inhalation other solution do not require dilution for nebulizer O2 flow or compressed air 6-10L/min -but it still depends on the doctors order

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