PHARM HEMO Drugs Flashcards
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12
Iron Sucrose
Venofer
Folic Acid
Vitamin (water- soluble)
Ferrous Sulfate
(Oral) Iron Supplement
Epoetin Alfa
Procrit
Filgrastim
Neupogen
Hydroxyurea
Hydrea
What class is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) in?
Antineoplastic/ Antisickling agent
Indications/ Use: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
Sickle cell disease, certain cancers
Common Side effects of Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
- nausea
- low blood counts
- mouth sores
- skins ulcers
Patient Teaching: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
- Take consistently as prescribed
- Monitor for mouth sores & infections
Nursing Considerations: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
- Monitor CBC for decreased WBCs and platelets
- Watch for signs of infection, as the medication can lower immune response
What is class is Filgrastim (Neupogen) in?
Granulocyte Colony- Stimulating Facor (G-CSF)
Indications/ Use: Filgrastim (Neupogen)
Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) due to chemotherapy or bone marrow disorders.
Common side effects of Fligrastim (Neupogen)
- bone pain
- nausea
- fatigue
Patient Teaching: Filgrastim (Neupogen)
- Explain its role in boosting WBC
- Encourage reporting of bone pain
Nursing Considerations: Filgrastim (Neupogen)
- Monitor WBC count to assess repsonse & avoid overproduction
- Watch for bone pain & treat with analgesics if needed
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) Route
PO