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LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
MEDICATION CARDS
Brand Name: zythromax
Classification: antibacterial
Generic Name: azithromycin
Routes: po
DOSAGE: 500mg
MECHANISM OF ACTION: prevents bacteria from growing by
interfering with their protein
synthesis.
NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Do not administer concurrently with
aluminum or magnesium
antacids
Monitor liver function tests; tolerance to medication;
respiratory, cardiac, and fluid status of
nursing home patients being treated for pneumonia
INDICATIONS: Azithromycin is used to treat bacterial infections
in many different parts of
the body. It can be used to treat Streptococcal infections of
the throat, Chlamydial
infections, M.pneumoniae, C.jejuni, H.Influenzae, bronchitis,
skin infections etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hepatic impairment, known hypersensitivity to
azithromycin, other
macrolide antibiotics, or any azithromycin components; use with
pimozide
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea -- up to 5 percent , Loose stools or -- up
to 7 percent , Vomiting -- up
to 7 percent , Abdominal pain (or stomach pain) -- up to 3
percent , Headache-- up to 1 percent ,
Unexplained rash -- up to 2 percent.
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LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
MEDICATION CARDS
Brand Name:_HEPARIN_ _______Classification: Anticoagulant
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DOSAGE:______5000units_______________________________________________________
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MECHANISM OF ACTION: Potentiates the action of antithrombin III
and thereby inactivates
thrombin (as well as activated coagulation factors IX, X, XI,
XII, and plasmin) and prevents the
conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin; heparin also stimulates
release of lipoprotein lipase
(lipoprotein lipase hydrolyzes triglycerides to glycerol and
free fatty acids)
NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Do not administer I.M. due to pain,
irritation, and hematoma
formation
INDICATIONS: Atrial fibrillation with embolization; Diagnosis
and treatment of acute and
chronic consumption coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular
coagulation);
Prevention of clotting in arterial and heart surgery;
Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism;
As an anticoagulant in extracorporeal arterial circulation and
dialysis procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to heparin or any component;
severe
thrombocytopenia; uncontrolled active bleeding except when due
to DIC; suspected intracranial
hemorrhage; not for I.M. use; not for use when appropriate
monitoring parameters cannot be
obtained
SIDE EFFECTS:__Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching;
difficulty breathing; tightness
in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
black, tarry, or bloody stools; bleeding
from gums when brushing or flossing teeth; blood in the urine;
calf or leg pain, tenderness, or
swelling; chest pain; confusion; coughing up blood; excessive
bleeding from cuts; fever or chills;
increased menstrual bleeding; lower back pain; nosebleeds;
numbness or color change of the
skin, fingers, or toes; one-sided numbness or weakness; severe
headache or dizziness; severe or
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