simethicone Flashcards
what is the classification of simethicone
Polydimethylsiloxanes (antiflatulent)
what is the trade name for simethicone
Mylicon
what is the pharmacotherapeutic (use) for simethicone
relieve the discomfort of excess gas caused from swallowing air, post-op gas, PUD, spastic or irritable bowel, or diverticulitis
how is simethicone administered
orally but not absorbed from GI track
what is the onset of simethicone
it begins to act immediately in the GI tract
what is the duration of simethicone
3 hours
what is the pharmacodynamics of simethicone
defoaming action that alters the surface tension of gas bubbles. as surface tension is changed, gas bubbles unite forming large bubbles that are excreted by belching
what are the contraindications and precautions of simethicone
simethicone has no contraindications or precautions
what are the A/E of simethicone
no substancial A/E
what are the D/I of simethicone
no drug interactions with simethicone are known
what health status would you assess with a pt taking simethicone
assess bowel sound and abdominal pain
what life style, diet and habit would you assess with a pt taking simethicone
assess dietary choices
what environment would you assess with a pt taking simethicone
assess environment where drug will be given. can be given anywhere and is usually OTC
what is the nursing Dx of simethicone
acute pain r/t the presence of flatus
- desire outcome: within 2 to 3 hours of using simethicone, the patient will experience a decrease in abdominal pain and distention
how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of simethicone
- simethicone s/b given after meals and at bedtime to increase its effectiveness
- the suspension form of the drug must be shaken to ensure that the active ingredients are well dispersed
- tablets should be chewed thoroughly
