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Drug Cards for the following medications that describe the Drug class, Prototype Name, MOA, Major Adverse Effects, Drug Interactions and Contraindications, and Nursing Implications.
Somatropin
Somatostatin
Desmopressin
Levothyroxine
Methimazole
Somatotropin
Class: immune modulators
Hormone preparations
Brand name:genotropine, humatrope, nutropin, norditropin, serostim, zorbtive
ProType: human growth hormone
Action:hGH binds to GHR , resulting in dimerization of GHR , activation of GHR associated enzymes , this events recruits a variety of signalling molecules which contribute to the GH induced changes in the enzymatic activity , transport function and gene expression that ultimately culminate in changes in growth and metabolism.
Adverse effects:pain, itching or skin changes on the injection site
Numbness, tingling sensation
Swelling
Rapid weight gain
Muscle or joint pain
Stomach pain
Acidity
Headache
Back pain
Fatigue
Cold or flu symptoms
Ear pain
Sore throat
StuffStuffy nose, sneezing
Contraindications:patients with Prader-WillPrader-Willi syndrome
Severely obese
History of upper airway obstruction
Sleep apnea
Severe respiratory impairment
Nursing implications:periodic serum, urine calcium and plasma glucose
Observe diabetics or with history of diabetes
Examine for any underlying disease
Observe for any signs of side effects