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| Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) |
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Definition
Classification: Thiazide diuretic, antihypertensive.
Uses: Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension, edema in HF, nephrotic syndrome(kidney disease).
Side Effects: Potassium depletion, orthostatic hypotension, headache, photosensitivity.
Nursing Considerations: Check vitals, esp BP for hypotension before administering. |
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| Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) |
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Classification: Anticoagulant
Uses: Treatment of venous thrombosis (blood clot), pulmonary embolism (lung blood clot). Helps prevent blood clots.
Side Effects: Hypersensitivity reaction, dermatitis, uriticaria (hives) esp in those sensitive to asprin. |
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Classification: Antinausea, antiemetic
Uses: Prevention/treatment of nausea/vomiting, radiation induced nausea/vomiting.
Side effects: anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, hypoxia (low oxygen levels), urinary retention, xerostomia (dry mouth), fever, feeling of cold, redness/pain @ injection site, paresthesia (pins and needles in abdomen), asthenia (loss of strength, energy), hypersensitivity reaction, blurred vision. |
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Classification: Antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic.
Uses: Treatment of mild to moderate HF, atrial fibrillation (rate controlled).
Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, rash, visual disturbances.
Nursing Considerations: Assess apical pulse. If 60 or less/min withhold drug, contact physician. |
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Classification: Antiviral
Uses: Treatment of herpes
Side Effects: Inflammation at IV site, burning, stinging, severe itching, rash, uneasiness, headache, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, tremors. |
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Classification: Diuretic
Uses: Treatment of edema associated with HF, chronic renal failure, hepatic cirrhosis, acute pulmonary edema, treatment of hypertension.
Side Effects: Electrolyte disturbances, dizziness, light-headedness, headache, blurred vision, paresthesia, photosensitivity, rash, fatigue, bladder spasms, restlessness, diaphoresis (sweating).
Nursing Considerations: Check vitals, esp BP and pulse for hypotension before administering. |
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Classification: Antitubercular
Uses: Drug of choice for tb. Used in combination with one or more other antitubercular agents for treatment of active tb.
Side Effects: Pain at injection site, hypersensitivity reaction. |
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Classification: Antianginal, antihypertensive.
Uses: Treatment of angina due to coronary artery spasm, chronic stable angina. Extended release - treatment of hypertension.
Side Effects: Peripheral edema, headache, flushed skin, dizziness, shakiness, muscle cramps/pain, drowsiness, palpitations, nasal congestion, cough, dyspnea, hypotension, rash, constipation, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, sexual dysfunction. |
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Classification: Antidiabetic agent
Uses: Management of type 2 diabetes.
Side Effects: Unpleasant/metallic taste that resolves spontaneously during therapy. |
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Classification: Anti-inflammatory
Uses: Relief of signs/symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis(RA). Treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Side Effects: Dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, rash, flatulence, constipation, drowsiness, photosensitivity, tinnitus. |
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Classification: Opiate analgesic
Uses: Relief moderate to severe, acute, or chronic pain.
Side Effects: Sedation, decreased BP, diaphoresis, facial flushing, dizziness, drowsiness. Allergic reaction, confusion, palpitations, tremors, urinary retention, visual changes, dry mouth, headache, decreased appetite, paralytic ileus(Paralysis of the intestines). |
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Classification: Glucocorticoid (Class of steroid hormones)
Uses: Substitution therapy in deficiency states - acute or chronic adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency secondary to pituitary insufficiency.
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