Monday The 11th November Flashcards
Mupirocin Bn
bactroban
Mupirocin class and the
Anti infective
RNA synthetase inhibitor antibiotic
Mupirocin what it does / dosage
Binds to rna synthetase interfering with protein synthesis in those with bacterial infection of the skin or as pre-operative prophylaxis
Topical ointment
Mupirocin adverse reaction and measurement
Burning, stinging
Decrease in symptoms of skin infection
Mupirocin what to teach patients
Use for external use only. Wash hands before and after application avoid contact with the eyes of contact happens rinse eyes thoroughly with water
Dicyclomine Bn
Bentyl
Dicyclomine class and ther
Gastrointestinal
Anticholinergic
Dicyclomine what it does /dosage
Acts directly on neurotransmitters muscarinic receptors to relieve smooth muscle spasms in the stomach for those with ibs (irritably bowel syndrome)
Dicyclomine adverse and measurement
Dizziness, blurred vision
Decreased in duration of ibs
Dicyclomine what to teach patients
Causes fatigue and drownsiness do not drive or operate any machinery until you are sure on how this drug affects you
Nitrofurantoin Bn
Macrobid
Nitrofurantoin class and ther
Anti infective
Nitrofuran antibiotic
Nitrofurantoin what does it do and dosage
Prevents the growth of susceptible bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis in those with urinary tract infection
Oral/ capsule
Nitrofurantoin adverse and measurement
Nausea and diarrhea
Decreased in symptoms of UTI
Nitrofurantoin what to teach patients
Used for bacterial infections only continue to take even if you start feeling better . Take it with food with breakfast and dinner to enhance tolerance and absorption
Prednisolone ophtalmic Bn
Omnipred
Prednisolone ophthalmic class and ther
Hormone modifier
Corticosteroid
Prednisolone what it does and dosage
Blocks inflammatory mediators in those with steroid responsive inflammatory edema of the palpebra
Ophthalmic solution
Prednisolone ophthalmic adverse and measurement
Elevated intramuscular pressure
Reduced signs of edema and inflammation within 2 days
Prednisolone ophthalmic what to teach patients
Sterile when packaged. Avoid touching the bottle tip to eyelids or other surface. No more than one person should use it to prevent infection spread
Butalbital/ acetaminophen/caffeine Bn
Fioricat
Butalbital/acetaminophen/ caffeine class and the
Analgesic/
Barburate/ antipyretic/ cns stimulant
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine what it does and dosage
Binds to receptors to relieve complex symptoms of muscular tension headache
Oral tablet capsule
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine adverse and measurement
Drownsiness, dizziness
Pain rating on pain scale
Butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine what to teach patients
It can be habit forming even when taken as prescribed never take more or more frequently the What’s prescribed
Nortriptyline Bn
Pamelor
Nortriptyline class and ther
Psychotropic
Tricyclic antidepressant
Nortriptyline what it does and dosage
Changes the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain and is used to relieve symptoms of endogenous depression
Oral capsule
Nortriptyline adverse and measurement
Cardiac arrhythmia
Psychological screen for depression
Nortriptyline what to teach patients
Advise for potential clinical worsening or increase risk of suicidal thoughts
