Question

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

1. Milk of magnesium (Magnesiu Hydroxide)

2.Banatrol plus packet (banana Flakes)

3. Potassium chloride

4.Bisacodyl

5. Coreg (Carvedilol)

6. Furosemide

7. Maalox (Alum and Mag Hydroxide Simeth)

Answer 1

Drug name	Classification	action	side effects	nurse's role
Milk of magnesia Magnesium hydroxide	Osmotic laxative	causes movement of intestines	diarrhoea, dehydration, muscle weakness, bloody stools, high magnesium levels	provide magnesium restricted diet. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation.
Banatrol plus packet Banana flakes	Anti diarrheal	solidifies the stool in case of diarrhea	infection to the intestines	check and provide proper dosage
Potassium chloride Kal potassium 99	Mineral supplement	Helps for functioning of the body especially beating of heart	uneven heartbeats, muscle weakness, numbness of extremities	never stop drug abruptly. Do not crush or chew the drug. Take along with food.
Bisacodyl Dulcolax	Stimulant laxative	increases the movement of intestines	abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, cramps, weakness	donot start or stop other medications without consultation