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DRUG ORDER
Date Ordered
/Started:
1/21/2015
Generic Name:
Aluminum
Magnesium
Hydroxide
Brand Name:
Maalox
Classification:
Antacid
ACTION OF DRUG
Pharmacologic:
Binds with phosphate
ions in intestine
Form insoluble
aluminum-phosphate
compounds
INDICATIONS
AND
CONTRAINDICATI
ONS
Indication:
Hyperphosphatemi
a
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to aluminum
ADVERSE EFFECTS
OF THE DRUG
CNS: Encephalopathy
MS: Osteomalacia
GI: Intestinal obstruction,
Constipation, Anorexia,
META:
Hypophosphatemia
Desired:
Relieves GI discomfort
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Dosage:
1ml
Route:
PO
Frequency:
TID
Date Ordered
/Started:
1/25/2015
Generic Name:
Pharmacologic:
Inhibits the synthesis of
prostaglandins
Acts directly on
Indication:
Fever
Contraindication
:
Paracetamol
Brand Name:
Biogesic
Classification:
Antipyretic
temperature-regulating
center in the
hypothalamus
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
.
Desired:
For reducing fever
HEMA:
Hemolytic anemia
META: hypoglycemia
SKIN: Jaundice, rash,
urticaria
Dosage:
100mg/ml
0.75ml
(7:00pm)
0.6ml
(11:25pm)
Route:
PO
Frequency:
PRN
Q4 for
temperature
37.8C and above
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/3/2015
Generic Name:
Salbutamol
Sulfate
Brand Name:
Ventolin
Classification:
Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic:
Albuterol attaches to
beta2 receptors on
membrane bronchial cell
membranes,
Stimulates the
intracellular enzyme
adenylate cyclase
convert adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP) to cyclic adenosine
Indication:
To control and
prevent
reversible airway
obstruction
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
.
CNS: Anxiety,
dizziness, , headache,
insomnia, irritability,
tremor
CV: Tachycardia,
hypertension palpitations
EENT: Dry and irritation
of nose, mouth and
throat,
GI: Heartburn, nausea,
Dosage:
2.5mg/2.5ml
Route:
Inhalation
(Aerosol)
Frequency:
1 nebule Q15mins.
for 3 doses
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/5/2015
monophosphate
(cAMP).
vomiting
RESP: Bronchospasm,
cough,
pulmonary edema
META: hypokalemia,
metabolic acidosis
Indication:
Prevention of
hypomagnesemia
CNS: Drowsiness,
hypothermia,
RESP: Dyspnea.
Generic Name:
Magnesium Sulfate
Brand Name:
Magnesium Sulfate
20% Injectable
Classification:
Mineral and
electrolyte
supplement
Dosage:
Prehydration
1.2 meq / 0.6 ml
(Incorporated to
Contraindication
:
* Patients with
renal impairment
and myocardial
disease.
.
Pharmacologic:
Cross links strands of
cellular DNA
Interferes with RNA
transcription
Imbalance of growth
Cell Death
Classification:
Antineoplastic
(akalating agent)
Dosage:
Desired:
Kills selected cancer cells
Indication:
Chemotherapy for
liver tumor
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and or
other platinum
containing
compound
Keep corticosteroid or
antihistamines available in case
of anaphylactic reaction
HEMA: Mild
myeolosupression,
anemia,
thrombocytopenia,
19 mg
(Incorporated with
PNSS 150 ml and
Mannitol 2.4 g)
leukopenia
GU: nephrotoxicity
META:
Hypomagnesemia,
hypokalemia,
hypocalcemia
Route:
TIV
Frequency:
To run for 4 hours
@ 38cc/hr
1st Cycle, Day 1
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/5/2015
Generic Name:
Mannitol
Brand Name:
Osmitrol
Classification:
Osmotic diuretic
Dosage:
2.4 g
(Incorporated with
PNSS 150 ml and
OTHER: Anaphylactic
reaction, alopecia
Pharmacologic:
Increase osmotic
pressure of glomerular
filtrate
Inhibits tubular
reabsorption of water
and electrolytes
Elevates blood
osmolality, enhancing
sodium and water flow
into extracellular fluid.
Desired:
Promotes excretion of
drug overdosage.
Indication:
Diuresis
CNS: headache,
confusion, seizure
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
19mg cisplatin)
dehydration, electrolyte
imbalances
Route:
TIV
Frequency:
To run for 4 hours
@ 38cc/hr
1st Cycle, Day 1
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/6/2015
Generic Name:
Ondansetron
Brand Name:
Zofran
Pharmacologic:
Takes place in the CNS at
chemoreceptor trigger
zone and in the
peripheral nervous
system on terminals of
the vagus nerve
Blocks effect of the
serotonin
Classification:
Antiemetic
Dosage:
1.5mg
Indication:
To prevent nausea
and vomiting
emetogenic
chemotherapy
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
CNS: Headache,
dizziness, fatigue,
weakness, extrapyramidal
syndrome
CV: Arrhythmias,
hypotension.
GI: Diarrhea,
constipation
SKIN: Rash, pruritus
Desired:
Prevents nausea and
vomiting
Route:
TIV
Frequency:
Prior to
chemotherapy,
then q8
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/6/2015
Pharmacologic:
A glycoprotein, filgrastim
binds to and stimulates
immature neutrophils to
Indication:
To decrease risk of
infection in
patients with non-
Generic Name:
Filgrastim (G-CSF
Granulocyte
colony stimulating
factor)
Brand Name:
Neupogen
Classification:
Biologic response
modifier
myeloid cancers
receiving myeloid
suppressive
antineoplastics
Contraindication
:
* Patients
hypersensitive to
proteins derived
from E-coli or to
the drugs or any of
its components.
Dosage:
30 meq/dose x 3
doses
Generic Name:
Vincristine
Brand Name:
Oncovin
Classification:
HEMA:
thrombocytopenia,
leukocytosis
Route:
SQ Injection
Frequency:
OD, 1st dose given
24 hours after last
dose of
chemotherapy
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/8/2015
Pharmacologic:
Binds to proteins of
mitotic spindle
Arrest mitosis in
metaphase
Blocking cell division.
Desired:
Inhibits replication of
Indication:
Liver tumor
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
*Use cautiously in
patients with
hepatic
OTHER: Anaphylactic
reaction, alopecia
CV: hypotension,
hypertension, phlebitis
RESP: acute
bronchospasm
GI: Diarrhea,
constipation, cramps,
Antineoplastic
(vinca alkaloid)
certain cancers.
dysfunction
nausea, vomiting,
dysphagia, stomatitis
HEMA: Anemia,
leukopenia,
thrombocytopenia
Dosage:
0.3 mg
Route:
TIV
Frequency:
1st Cycle, Day 3
Date Ordered
/Started:
2/8/2015
Generic Name:
Fluorouracil
Pharmacologic:
Preventing thymidine
production (cell-cycle Sphasespecific)
Inhibits DNA and RNA
synthesis
Indication:
Liver tumor
Contraindication
:
* Hypersensitivity
to the drug and its
components
OTHER: Anaphylactic
reaction, alopecia
CNS: Ataxia, confusion,
disorientation, euphoria,
weakness, malaise
CV: angina, myocardial
ischemia
GI: Diarrhea,
constipation, anorexia,
nausea, vomiting, GI
bleeding, stomatitis
Dosage:
115 mg
HEMA: Anemia,
leukopenia,
thrombocytopenia
Route:
TIV
SKIN: dermatitis,
erythema, scaling,
Brand Name:
Adrucil
Classification:
Antineoplastic
(antimetabolite)
Desired:
. Inhibits cell growth of
certain cancers.
Dont refrigerate
Frequency:
1st Cycle, Day 3
pruritus
10 min.
OTHER: Anaphylactic
reaction, alopecia
REFERENCES:
2011 Nurses Drug Handbook Tenth Edition by Jones & Bartlett Learning
Springhouse Nurses Drug Guide 2006 by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins