NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic NamePeramivir BCX-4208 PNP Inhibitor/placebo study drug

Trade NamePeramivir/placebo study drug

ClassificationNeuraminidase inhibitors, antiviral

DosePer protocolDose Range:unknown

RouteIVPB

Time/frequency:Per protocolRate of Administration (IV):Per protocol

Peakunknown

Onsetunknown

Durationunknown

For IV medsCompatibility with IV drips and /or solutions:Per protocol

Mechanism of action and indications(Why med ordered)Peramivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor, acting as a transition-state analogue inhibitor of influenza neuraminidase and thereby preventing new viruses from emerging from infected cells. Influenza B

Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactionsUnknown

Common side effectsUnknown (study drug)

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically)Unknown

Lab value alterations caused by medicineUnknown

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medicationThis is a study drug, so it is unknown if the drug or a placebo is being received.

Nursing Process- Assessment(Pre-administration assessment)Severity of Influenza symptoms, general health of patient, study required criteria, pt. signed informed consent to participate in study

AssessmentWhy would you hold or not give this med?Intolerable or life-threatening adverse effects

EvaluationCheck after givingInfluenza symptoms relieved