DRUG STUDY

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Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Side Effects
Responsibilities
Generic Name: Therapeutic Inhibits bacterial cell  Pharyngitis  Contraindicated with CNS: Headache, Before:
Cefuroxime Classification: anti- wall synthesis by  Tonsillitis allergy to dizziness, lethargy,  Check doctor’s order
infectives binding to one or more  Infection of the cephalosporins or paresthesia  Assess skin status,
Trade Name: Ceftin of the penicillin-binding urinary and lower penicillins. GI: Nausea, vomiting, renal function tests,
Pharmacological proteins (PBPs) which respiratory tracts  Use cautiously with diarrhea, anorexia, hx of hypersensitivity
Px’s dose: 500 mg BID Classification: in turn inhibits the final  Skin and skin renal failure, abdominal pain,  Verify px’s identity
PO antibiotic, second- transpeptidation step of structure lactation, pregnancy. flatulence, pseudo  Explain the right
generation peptidoglycan synthesis infections cause by membranous colitis, dosage, full course of
Availability: Tablets cephalosporin in bacterial cell walls, Streptococcus hepatotoxicity medication, use of
125 mg, 250 mg. 500 thus inhibiting cell wall pneumoniae and S. GU: Nephrotoxicity drug and side effects
mg Pregnancy Category: B biosynthesis. Bacteria pyogenes, Hematologic: Bone
eventually lyse due to Haemophillus marrow depression (low During:
Route: Oral ongoing activity of cell influenza, WBC, low platelets, low  Give oral drug with
wall autolytic enzymes staphylococcus HCT) food to decrease GI
(autolysins and murein aureus, Hypersensitivity: from upset and enhance
hydrolases) while cell Escherichia coli rash to fever to absorption
wall assembly is  UTIs caused by anaphylaxis; serum  Have Vit K available
arrested. Escherichia coli, sickness reaction incase
Klebsiella Other: Superinfections, ofhypothrombinemia
pneumoniae disulfiram-like reaction occurs
 Uncomplicated with alcohol  Take full course of
Pharmacokinetics: gonorrhea therapy even if you
Metabolism: T ½: 1- are feeling better
 Treatment of early
2hr Lyme disease  This drug is specific
Distribution: crosses for this infection and
placenta; enters breast should not be used to
milk
 Excretion: urine self-threat other
Onset: IV- rapid, IM- problems
20mins, O-varies  Swallow the tablets
Peak: immediate; whole do not crush
30mins;2hr them.
Duration:18-24hr
After:
 Discontinue if
hypersensitivity
reaction occurs
 Report severe
diarrhea with blood,
pus or mucus; rash;
difficulty breathing;
unusual tiredness,
fatigue; unusual
bleeding or bruising;
unusual itching or
irritation
 Report for allergic
rxn
 Emphasize drug
compliance

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