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    This document contains information on 11 different medications including their generic and brand names, general actions, dosages, indications for use, contraindications, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and important nursing considerations. The medications included are Buscopan, calcium gluconate, carboprost, diazepam, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, methergine, nubain, oxytocin, tranexamic acid, and vitamin K. For each medication, the document provides brief details about its clinical pharmacology and guidelines for safe administration and monitoring in patients.

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    Drug Study

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    This document contains information on 11 different medications including their generic and brand names, general actions, dosages, indications for use, contraindications, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and important nursing considerations. The medications included are Buscopan, calcium gluconate, carboprost, diazepam, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, methergine, nubain, oxytocin, tranexamic acid, and vitamin K. For each medication, the document provides brief details about its clinical pharmacology and guidelines for safe administration and monitoring in patients.

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    This document contains information on 11 different medications including their generic and brand names, general actions, dosages, indications for use, contraindications, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and important nursing considerations. The medications included are Buscopan, calcium gluconate, carboprost, diazepam, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, methergine, nubain, oxytocin, tranexamic acid, and vitamin K. For each medication, the document provides brief details about its clinical pharmacology and guidelines for safe administration and monitoring in patients.

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    This document contains information on 11 different medications including their generic and brand names, general actions, dosages, indications for use, contraindications, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and important nursing considerations. The medications included are Buscopan, calcium gluconate, carboprost, diazepam, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, methergine, nubain, oxytocin, tranexamic acid, and vitamin K. For each medication, the document provides brief details about its clinical pharmacology and guidelines for safe administration and monitoring in patients.

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    generic name  buscopan

     calcium gluconate – 258-261


    brand name
     carbofrost - 1760
    general action  diazepam – 442-445
     lidocaine – 1776-1777
    dose
     magnesium so4 - 1726
    indication/use  methergine - 1781
     nubain- 1063-1066
    contraindication
     oxytocin – 1178-1180
    side effects  tranexamic acid -
     vitamin k – 1720-1721
    adverse drug reactions

    nursing actions

    Generic Brand General Dose Indication/Use Contraindication Side Adverse Nursing


    Name Name Action Effects drug Actions
    reactions
    BUSCOPAN + + + + + + +
    CALCIUM + + + + + + +
    CARBOPROST + + + +
    DIAZEPAM + + + + + + +
    LIDOCAINE + + + +
    MAGNESIUM + + + +
    METHERGINE + + + +
    NUBAIN + + + + + + + +
    OXYTOCIN + + + + + + + +
    TRANEXAMIC
    VIT. K + + + +
    1. Buscopan (430)
    Generic Name Scopolamine butylbromide
    Brand Name buscopan
    General Action Inhibits muscarinic actions of acetylcholine on autonomic effectors innervated by postganglionic cholinergic
    neurons
    Dose Adults: 0.5 to 1 mg PO t.i.d. to q.i.d.; 0.3 to 0.6 mg SC., IM., or IV (with suitable dilation) t.i.d. to q.i.d.
    Children: 0.006mg/kg PO t.i.d. to q.i.d.; or 0.2 mg/m2
    Indication/use
    Contraindication - Contraindicated in narrow-angle glaucoma, obstructive uropathy, obstructive disease of the GI tract, asthma,
    chronic pulmonary disease, myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, intestinal atony, unstable cardiovascular status in
    acute hemorrhage, or toxic megacolon. Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism,
    coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, CHF, hypertension, hiatal hernia associated with reflux, esophagitis,
    hepatic or renal disease, ulcerative colitis; in patients over 40 years old because of the increased incidence of
    glaucoma; and in children under 6 years. Use with caution in hot or humid environments. Drug-induced heatstroke
    possible.

    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug CNS: disorientation, restlessness, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache
    Reactions CV: Palpitations, tachycardia, paradoxical bradycardia
    EENT: dilated pupils, blurred vision, photophobia, increased intraocular pressure, difficulty swallowing
    GI: constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress
    GU: Urinary hesitancy, urine retention
    Skin: Rash, flushing, dryness
    Other: Bronchial plugging, fever, depressed respirations
    Nursing Actions Considerations:
    - Some patients become temporarily excited or disoriented. symptoms disappear when sedative effect is complete.
    Raise side rails as precaution.
    - In therapeutic doses, scopolamine may produce amnesia, drowsiness, and euphoria. These effects are desirable
    when used as adjunct to anesthesia. May need to reorient patient.
    - Warn patient to avoid activities requiring alertness until CNS effects of the drug are known.
    Advise patients to report signs of urinary hesitancy or urine retention.
    - Tolerance may develop when given over a long period of time.
    - Many of the adverse reactions (such as dry mouth, constipation) are expected extension of the drug’s
    pharmacologic activity.
    - To determine m2for dosage calculation in children, use a nomogram.

    2. Calcium Gluconate -
    Generic Name Calcium gluconate
    Brand Name
    General Action Replaces calcium and maintains calcium level.
    Dose  Hypocalcemia
    Indication/use Adults: 7-14 mEq elemental calcium I.V. May give as a 10% calcium chloride solution.
    Children: 0.136 to 0.252 mEq elemental calcium/kg I.V.
     Adjunctive treatment of magnesium intoxication
    Adults: Initially, 7 mEq I.V. Base subsequent doses on patient’s response
     During exchange transfusions
    Adults: 1.35 mEq I.V. with each 100 mL citrated blood
    Neonates: 0.45 mEq I.V. after each 100 mL citrated blood
     Hyperphosphatemia
    Adults: Initially 2 capsules or tablets or 10 mL oral solution calcium P.O. t.i.d. with meals. Titrate dose every
    2 to 3 weeks until an acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached and watch for hypercalcemia. Most
    dialysis patiets need 3-4 capsules or tablets or 15-20 mL oral solution with each meal.
     Dietary supplement
    Adult: 500 mg to 2 g P.O. daily
     Hyperkalemia with secondary cardiac toxicity
    Adults: 2.25 to 14 mEq I.V. Repeat dose after 1 to 2 minutes, if needed.

    Contraindication Contraindicated in cancer patients with bone metastases and in those with ventricular fibrillation,
    hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, or renal calculi
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions CNS: tingling sensations, sense of oppression or heat waves with I.V. use, syncope with rapid I.V. use.
    CV: bradycardia, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest with rapis I.V. use, mild drop in BP, vasodilation
    GI. constipation, irritation, chalky taste, hemorrhage, nausea, vomiting, thirst, abdominal pain
    GU: polyuria, renal calculi
    Metabolic: hypercalcemia
    Skin: Local reactions, including burning, necrosis, tissue sloughing, cellulitis, soft-tissue calcification with I.M. use
    Nursing Actions

    3. Carboprost - 958
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    4. Diazepam
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    5. Lidocaine
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    6. Magnesium SO4
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    7. Methergine - 960
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    8. Nubain - 292
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    9. Oxytocin
    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    10. Tranexamic Acid


    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

    11. Vitamin K - 936


    Generic Name
    Brand Name
    General Action
    Dose
    Indication/use
    Contraindication
    Side Effects
    Adverse Drug Reactions
    Nursing Actions

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