This document provides information about the medication Trazodone (Desyrel) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak and onset times, duration, normal dosage range, indications, mechanism of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and administration. Key details include that Trazodone is an antidepressant typically given as needed at 50mg orally at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia, and nurses should monitor for common side effects like drowsiness, blurred vision, and hypotension.
This document provides information about the medication Trazodone (Desyrel) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak and onset times, duration, normal dosage range, indications, mechanism of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and administration. Key details include that Trazodone is an antidepressant typically given as needed at 50mg orally at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia, and nurses should monitor for common side effects like drowsiness, blurred vision, and hypotension.
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This document provides information about the medication Trazodone (Desyrel) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak and onset times, duration, normal dosage range, indications, mechanism of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and administration. Key details include that Trazodone is an antidepressant typically given as needed at 50mg orally at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia, and nurses should monitor for common side effects like drowsiness, blurred vision, and hypotension.
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NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets
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Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
Trazodone Desyrel Antidepressants 50 mg PO At bedtime as needed Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks Weeks 25-100 mg at bedtime
Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions Treatment of insomnia N/A
Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Alters the effects of serotonin in the CNS. Hypersensitivity. Recovery period after MI. Concurrent electroconvulsive therapy. Common side effects CNS: drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, fatigue, hallucinations, headache, insomnia, nightmares, slurred speech, syncope, weakness. EENT: blurred vision, tinnitus. CV: hypotension, arrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia. GI: Dry mouth, altered taste, constipation, diarrhea, excess salivation, flatulence, nausea, vomiting. DERM: rash. MS: myalgia. NEURO: tremor. Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine medicines (ask patient specifically) Slight clinical insignificant decrease in leukosyte and Increased CNS depression with other CNS neutrophil counts may occur. depressants. Concomitant use of Kava, valerian, or Be sure to teach the patient the following about this chamomile can increase CNS depression. Increased medication risk of serotinergic side effects including serotonin Take as directed. May cause drowsiness and blurred syndrome with St. John’s Wort and SAMe vision. Use caution when driving. Change positions slowly. Do not use concurrently with other CNS depressants. Use good oral hygiene, and sugarless candy or gum to help with dry mouth. Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving Monitor BP and pulse rate before and med? Improvement of sleep during initial therapy. Monitor ECGs in Abnormal vital signs, or evidence of patients with pre existing cardiac disease. hypersensitive reaction.