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INDICATION
Symptomatic relief of pain
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Take with food or milk to minimize GI upset. Raise siderails Advise patient too much intake may cause liver.
BRAND NAME:
Biogesic
DOSAGE:
500 mg 1 tab for 4 hrs. PRN
INDICATION
Treatment for type 2 diabetic clients.
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor blood glucose level periodically. Tell patient it will cause a metallic taste: should subside. Consume Plenty of fluids; report when vomiting is severe. Take in with food to decrease GI upset.
BRAND NAME:
Glucophage
Causes metallic taste \ Nausea and Vomiting Abdominal discomfort or pain Flatulence
DOSAGE:
500 mg 1tab After meals
DRUG NAME
GENERIC NAME: Coamoxiclav
INDICATION
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed) Community acquired pneumonia Cystitis Pyelonephritis Bone and joint infections, in particular osteomyelitis Intra-abdominal infections Female genital infections.
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Take medicine with food. Notify physician.
DRUG NAME
GENERIC NAME: Saxagliptin
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor blood sugar level. Observe carefully for s/s of pancreatitis; if suspected discontinue drug administration.
DRUG NAME
GENERIC NAME: Pioglitazone BRAND NAME: Actos
INDICATION
Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Avoid activities that requires alertness. Take once daily regarding to meals.
Increase risk for bone fracture in women Nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, lack of energy.
DRUG NAME
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Ask client to report any changes in urinary elimination, pain or discomfort. Avoid alcohol and OTC agents as well as foods known to cause GI upset. Avoid activities that require mental alertness. Ask client if allergic to the drug.
DRUG NAME
GENERIC NAME: Amlodipine + Telmisartan BRAND NAME: Twynsta
INDICATION
Hypertension