Question

privide missing trade or generic name, drug classification, action, main side effect / Adverse reaction and nursing intervention in brief.

1. Xifaxan

2. Hydrocortisone

3. Quetiapine fumarate

4. Acetaminophen

5. Allgn (probiotic product)

6. Flomax (Tramulsoin)

7: Aspirin

8. Lisinopril

9. Milk of magnesium (Magnesiu Hydroxide)

10.Banatrol plus packet (banana Flakes)

11. Potassium chloride

12.Bisacodyl

13. Coreg (Carvedilol)

14. Furosemide

15. Maalox (Alum and Mag Hydroxide Simeth)

Answer 1

1.Xifaxan
Generic Name : Rifaximin
Drug classification :- derived from rifamycin, a naturally occurring chemical produced by a bacterium called Streptomyces Mediterranei
Action :- it is a semi-synthetic antibiotic used to treat travelers diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy
Side effects :- Nausea, vomiting, constipation, daffiness, fatigue, headache, fever, flatulence, fluid edema.
Nursing Intervention:-
-Ask a woman whether they are pregnant.
-Advise pregnant woman of the potential risk of fetus.
-This drug should not be given less than 12Yrs of age.
-Xifaxan will make the patient hepatic impairment. Explain about the side effects.

2.Hydrocortisone
Generic Name: Cortef
Drug Classification:- Glucocorticoids
Action:- This is used for many people like allergic reaction, asthma, adrenal gland problem, blood problem, skin rashes or swelling problems.
Side effects:- peeling skin, upset stomach, dizziness, weight loss, low potassium, muscle pain, back pain, pancreatitis, high blood pressure, headache, weight gain, fast heartbeat, pimples, eye pain, seizures, joint pain.
Nursing Intervention:-
-Advise the patient to take medication with food.
-Advise not to miss the dose.
-Stop the medicine only with doctor advise and never share your medicine with anybody.

3.Quetiapine fumarate
Action:- it is used for patients with schizophrenia it is a extended-release tablet.it is indicated for the acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
Side effects:- Dizziness, drowsiness , tired feeling, increased weight gain, breast swelling or discharge, stomach upset, nausea, Vomiting, constipation, headache and trouble sleeping.
Nursing Intervention:-
-This medication must be started with low dose.
-Advise the patient not to breastfeed.
-Should avoid alcoholic beverages with this medicines.
-Advise not to exposure to overheating and dehydration.
-Advise the family to watch the patient carefully to avoid suicidal attempt.

4.Acetaminophen
Generic Name:- Acetaminophen
Drug Classification:- Analgesics and antipyretics
Side Effects:- Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice.
Nursing Intervention:-
-Ask Patient about allergic reaction, liver disease or alcohol abuse.
-Explain about side effects
-Advise to take this medication with food.

5.Align (Probiotic product)
Generic Name:- Bifidobacterium Infantis
Action:- Probiotics contain different types of microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria. It improves digestion and restore normal flora and to treat bowel problems.
Side effects:- Increased stomach gas, high fever chills, persistent cough, Rash itching, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Nursing Intervention:-
-Tell the doctor if you have allergic reaction
-patient may have diarrhea, tell your doctor if it is persist for more than two days.

6.Flomax
Generic Name:- Tamsulosin
Drug Classification:- Alpha Blockers
Action:- It is used in the treatment of difficult urination, a common symptoms of enlarged prostate.
Side Effects:- Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, runny nose, ejaculation problem, fainting.
Nursing Intervention :-
-tell about your allergic reaction.
-tell doctor if you have cataract and low blood pressure.
-don’t drive or do machinery work.
-limit alcohol

7.Aspirin
Generic Name :- Aspirin
Drug classification:- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Action:- it is used to reduce fever and pain and it reduce swelling in arthritis condition.
Side effect :- Rash abdomen pain, stomach upset, heartburn, drowsiness, headache, cramping, nausea and vomiting.
Nursing Intervention:-
-tell doctor about your bleeding or blood clotting disorder.
-avoid alcohol and tobacco when use this medicine.
-stop smoking
-ask patient about if she is pregnant
-advise not to Breastfeed while taking this medication

8.Lisinopril
Generic name:- Lisinopril
Drug classification:- ACE inhibitors
Action:- to treat high blood pressure, prevent stroke, heart attacks and kidney problems to treat heart failure, it relaxes the blood vessels.
Side effect :- Dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, headache, dry cough.
Nursing Intervention:-
-Tell doctor about allergic reaction like swelling lip
-Avoid alcohol because this drug may cause dizzy.
-Advise not to breastfeed if they are pregnant
-Before surgery or dental procedure, tell your doctor about this product