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Medication Information Sheet
Tizanidine(Zanaflex)
Centrally acting
antispasticity
agent, adrenergic
PO 4 mg every
6 hours, or 24
mg day divided
into 3 doses.
(NOT TO
EXCEED 36
MG IN A 24
HR. PERIOD)
Hypersensitivity,
hypotension, anxiety,
sedation, depression,
rash, skin ulcers, back
pain, myasthenia,
paresthesia, dizziness,
dry mouth, weakness,
bradycardia
Liver function
tests (prior to and
after 1 month, 3
& 6 months)
glucose levels,
AST & ALT
levels, Alkaline
phophatase levels
Allergies, pulse, blood
pressure, level of
consciousness, respiratory
status, astenia
Muscle spasms or
cramps, pain relief and
pain prevention
Decrease in pain
rating on a scale
of 0-10, (Hers was
currently rated at
8, so any rating
less than an 8)
Less musclecramps.
Diltiazem
(Cardizem,
Tiamate, Tiazac,
Dilacor XR,XT)
Antianginal,
antiarrhythmic,
antihypertensive,Calcium Channel
Blocker
PO 30-360
mg per day, IV
0.25- 0.35 mg
/kg followed by
1-15 mg/hr for
up to 24 hours.
Arrhythmias, CHF,
edema, anxiety, muscle
cramps, epistaxis,
blurred vision, anemia
leucopenia, Steven
Johnsons Syndrome,
dizziness, abn. liverfunction test, syncope,
tachycardia
Serum Calcium
levels, serum
potassium level,
renal and hepatic
function.
Allergies, Blood pressure
pulse, signs of CHF, ECG,
lung sounds, dyspnea,
bradycardia, JVD, angina
Hypertension A decrease in
Blood pressure to
124/82
Drug Name(Generic andProprietaryName) &Classification
Usual Dose/Routes ofAdministration
What kind ofadversereactions(include LIFETHREATENINGand mostfrequent?
Labs TestConsiderations?
What do you needto do/know beforeadministering med?(assessment andhow to implement)
Why is mypatient on thismedication?(indication, butspecific for yourpatient)
Evaluation ofEffectiveness:How do I
know this
medication isworking?
Clonidine
(Duraclon,
Catapres)
Antihypertensive
Adrenergic
PO 0.1 0.6 mg
BID TID up to
0.8 mg total qd;
Transdermal
0.1 0.3 mg q
7days; Epidural
30 mcg /hr then
titrated
Hypersensitivities, GI
Bleeding, neutropenia,
fatigue, thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura,
hypercholesterolemia,
dyspnea, epistaxis,
dizziness, diarrhea,
hypertension, edema,
drowsiness, opioidwithdraw syndrome,
bradycardia,dry mouth,
Glucose levels,
Urinalysis,
Allergies, blood pressure,
pulse, I & O, assess for
edema
Hypertension / possible
opioid withdraw
Blood pressure
that is under
124/82
Normodyne,
Trandate
(labetalol)
Antihypertensive
Antianginal
(Beta Blocker)
100 mg PO daily/
BID (up to 400-
800 mg/day)
0.25 mg/kg
initial dose IV
or 2 mg/min. up
to 300 mg total
Arrhythmias, CHF,
Bradycardia,
impotence, orthostatic
hypotension,
pulmonary edema,
fatigue, weakness,
hyper/hypoglycemia,
paresthesia, wheezing
bronchospasm
Allergies, blood pressure,
apical pulse rate & rhythm
Hypertension Decrease in blood
pressure to an
optimal 124/82
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Tizanidine
(Zanaflex)
Centrally actingantispasticity
agent, adrenergic
PO 4 mg every
6 hours, or 24
mg day divided
into 3 doses.
(NOT TO
EXCEED 36
MG IN A 24
HR. PERIOD)
Hypersensitivity,
hypotension, anxiety,
sedation, depression,
rash, skin ulcers, back
pain, myasthenia,
paresthesia, dizziness,
dry mouth, weakness,
bradycardia
Liver function
tests (prior to and
after 1 month, 3
& 6 months)
glucose levels,
AST & ALT
levels, Alkaline
phophatase levels
Allergies, pulse, blood
pressure, level of
consciousness, respiratory
status, astenia
Muscle spasms or
cramps, pain relief and
pain prevention
Decrease in pain
rating on a scale
of 0-10, (Hers was
currently rated at
8, so any rating
less than an 8)
Less muscle
cramps.
Metoclopramide
(Octamide,
Reclomide,
Reglan)
Antiemetic
PO, IV, IM, &
Rectally, 1-2
mg/kg q 2-4
hours for two
doses, then q 3
hours for 3 more
doses.
Neuroleptic malignant
syndrome, drowsiness,
extrapyramidal
reactions, restlessness,
arrhythmias, nausea,
supraventricular
tachycardia,
depression,
Serum prolactone
and aldosterone
levels, hepatic
function tests.
Allergies, nutrition status,
Abdominal distention,
nausea and vomiting,
extrapyramidal symptoms
of Parkinsons Disease,
dystonic reactions, bowel
sounds, muscle spasms or
weakness.
Nausea and Vomiting,
esophageal reflux
Relief or
reduction in
nausea, vomiting,
and esophageal
reflux
Drug Name(Generic andProprietaryName) &Classification
Usual Dose/Routes ofAdministration
What kind ofadversereactions(include LIFETHREATENINGand mostfrequent?
Labs TestConsiderations?
What do you needto do/know beforeadministering med?(assessment andhow to implement)
Why is mypatient on thismedication?(indication, butspecific for yourpatient)
Evaluation ofEffectiveness:How do I
know this
medication is
working?
Clonidine(Duraclon,
Catapres)
Antihypertensive
Adrenergic
PO 0.1 0.6 mgBID TID up to
0.8 mg total qd;
Transdermal
0.1 0.3 mg q
7days; Epidural
30 mcg /hr then
titrated
Hypersensitivities, GIBleeding, neutropenia,
fatigue, thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura,
hypercholesterolemia,
dyspnea, epistaxis,
dizziness, diarrhea,
hypertension, edema,
drowsiness, opioid
withdraw syndrome,
bradycardia,dry mouth,
Glucose levels,Urinalysis,
Allergies, blood pressure,pulse, I & O, assess for
edema
Hypertension / possibleopioid withdraw
Blood pressure
that is under
124/82
Normodyne,Trandate
(labetalol)
Antihypertensive
Antianginal
(Beta Blocker)
100 mg PO daily/BID (up to 400-
800 mg/day)
0.25 mg/kg
initial dose IV
or 2 mg/min. up
to 300 mg total
Arrhythmias, CHF,Bradycardia,
impotence, orthostatic
hypotension,
pulmonary edema,
fatigue, weakness,
hyper/hypoglycemia,
paresthesia, wheezing
bronchospasm
Allergies, blood pressure,
apical pulse rate & rhythm
Hypertension Decrease in blood
pressure to an
optimal 124/82
8/2/2019 Medication Information Sheet+Wk 7
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Medication Information Sheet
Tizanidine(Zanaflex)
Centrally acting
antispasticity
agent, adrenergic
PO 4 mg every
6 hours, or 24
mg day divided
into 3 doses.
(NOT TO
EXCEED 36
MG IN A 24
HR. PERIOD)
Hypersensitivity,
hypotension, anxiety,
sedation, depression,
rash, skin ulcers, back
pain, myasthenia,
paresthesia, dizziness,
dry mouth, weakness,
bradycardia
Liver function
tests (prior to and
after 1 month, 3
& 6 months)
glucose levels,
AST & ALT
levels, Alkaline
phophatase levels
Allergies, pulse, blood
pressure, level of
consciousness, respiratory
status, astenia
Muscle spasms or
cramps, pain relief and
pain prevention
Decrease in pain
rating on a scale
of 0-10, (Hers was
currently rated at
8, so any rating
less than an 8)
Less musclecramps.
Drug Name(Generic andProprietaryName) &Classification
Usual Dose/Routes ofAdministration
What kind ofadversereactions(include LIFETHREATENINGand mostfrequent?
Labs TestConsiderations?
What do you needto do/know beforeadministering med?(assessment andhow to implement)
Why is mypatient on thismedication?(indication, butspecific for yourpatient)
Evaluation ofEffectiveness:How do I
know this
medication isworking?
Clonidine
(Duraclon,
Catapres)
Antihypertensive
Adrenergic
PO 0.1 0.6 mg
BID TID up to
0.8 mg total qd;
Transdermal
0.1 0.3 mg q
7days; Epidural
30 mcg /hr then
titrated
Hypersensitivities, GI
Bleeding, neutropenia,
fatigue, thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura,
hypercholesterolemia,
dyspnea, epistaxis,
dizziness, diarrhea,
hypertension, edema,
drowsiness, opioidwithdraw syndrome,
bradycardia,dry mouth,
Glucose levels,
Urinalysis,
Allergies, blood pressure,
pulse, I & O, assess for
edema
Hypertension / possible
opioid withdraw
Blood pressure
that is under
124/82
Normodyne,
Trandate
(labetalol)
Antihypertensive
Antianginal
(Beta Blocker)
100 mg PO daily/
BID (up to 400-
800 mg/day)
0.25 mg/kg
initial dose IV
or 2 mg/min. up
to 300 mg total
Arrhythmias, CHF,
Bradycardia,
impotence, orthostatic
hypotension,
pulmonary edema,
fatigue, weakness,
hyper/hypoglycemia,
paresthesia, wheezing
bronchospasm
Allergies, blood pressure,
apical pulse rate & rhythm
Hypertension Decrease in blood
pressure to an
optimal 124/82
8/2/2019 Medication Information Sheet+Wk 7
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Tizanidine
(Zanaflex)
Centrally actingantispasticity
agent, adrenergic
PO 4 mg every
6 hours, or 24
mg day divided
into 3 doses.
(NOT TO
EXCEED 36
MG IN A 24
HR. PERIOD)
Hypersensitivity,
hypotension, anxiety,
sedation, depression,
rash, skin ulcers, back
pain, myasthenia,
paresthesia, dizziness,
dry mouth, weakness,
bradycardia
Liver function
tests (prior to and
after 1 month, 3
& 6 months)
glucose levels,
AST & ALT
levels, Alkaline
phophatase levels
Allergies, pulse, blood
pressure, level of
consciousness, respiratory
status, astenia
Muscle spasms or
cramps, pain relief and
pain prevention
Decrease in pain
rating on a scale
of 0-10, (Hers was
currently rated at
8, so any rating
less than an 8)
Less muscle
cramps.
Drug Name(Generic andProprietaryName) &Classification
Usual Dose/Routes ofAdministration
What kind ofadversereactions(include LIFETHREATENINGand mostfrequent?
Labs TestConsiderations?
What do you needto do/know beforeadministering med?(assessment andhow to implement)
Why is mypatient on thismedication?(indication, butspecific for yourpatient)
Evaluation ofEffectiveness:How do I
know this
medication is
working?
Clonidine(Duraclon,
Catapres)
Antihypertensive
Adrenergic
PO 0.1 0.6 mgBID TID up to
0.8 mg total qd;
Transdermal
0.1 0.3 mg q
7days; Epidural
30 mcg /hr then
titrated
Hypersensitivities, GIBleeding, neutropenia,
fatigue, thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura,
hypercholesterolemia,
dyspnea, epistaxis,
dizziness, diarrhea,
hypertension, edema,
drowsiness, opioid
withdraw syndrome,
bradycardia,dry mouth,
Glucose levels,Urinalysis,
Allergies, blood pressure,pulse, I & O, assess for
edema
Hypertension / possibleopioid withdraw
Blood pressurethat is under
124/82
Normodyne,Trandate
(labetalol)
Antihypertensive
Antianginal
(Beta Blocker)
100 mg PO daily/BID (up to 400-
800 mg/day)
0.25 mg/kg
initial dose IV
or 2 mg/min. up
to 300 mg total
Arrhythmias, CHF,Bradycardia,
impotence, orthostatic
hypotension,
pulmonary edema,
fatigue, weakness,
hyper/hypoglycemia,
paresthesia, wheezing
bronchospasm
Allergies, blood pressure,
apical pulse rate & rhythm
Hypertension Decrease in blood
pressure to an
optimal 124/82
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