drugs1

immunosuppressant; used for organ transplant to prevent rejection

tremor, nephtrotoxicity, inf, htn, hirsutism

immunosuppresant to prevnet organ rejection

adverse effect: unusual bleeding, bruising, sorethroat, mouth sores, abd pain, fever

with empty stomach

increase hct

htn, tachycardia

atropine sulfate

vit K

used for acute and chronic UTIs, especially with gram-negative bacterial inf.

cautious for pt with hx of seizures

for urinary retention

urinary strictures; urinary tract obstruction or weakness of bladder wall

for myasthenia gravis

htn, GI disturbances, n/v, diarrhea, abd cramps, increased salivation and tearing, miosis, sweating, increased bronchial secretions

protamine sulfate

acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

mix med in flavored ice drink and allow pt to drink fr straw bec of pervasive odor of rotten eggs.

a temporary worsening of the condition (mysthenia gravis)

for parkinson's disease

adverse effect: impaired "voluntary movements; nausea, anorexia, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, akinesia

vit c to increase absorption (orange juice0

Nsaid

given with milk or food to rpevent GI irritation

narcotic

respiratory depression, urinary retention, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, mental clouding, constipation

• skeletal muscle relaxant and cns depressant
• decreases muscle spasms in pt with spinal cord injuries or disease such as multiple sclerosis

drowsiness; dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, constipation, urinary retention

acts directly on skeletal muscle to relieve muscle spasticity

adverse effect: hepatotoxic

treat muscle spasms

glaucoma bec of med's anticholinergic effect, ICP

for osteoporosis

take with full glass of water upon rising in the morning. take with empty stomach. pt should not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes following administration

for treatment of gout

give with meals or milk to prevent GI irritation

1 wk or longer

treatment of schizophrenia

wbc bec this can cause milk leukopenia

treatment for chronic alcoholism

pt must abstain from alcohol intake for at least 12 hrs before the initial does of the med is administred.

cholinergic agent used to treat mild to moderate dementof the Alzheimer type

mood stabilizer

adminsiter early morning without consideration to meal

adverse effects: CNS and GI system dysfunction; causing n/v, cramping, and diarrhea

for treatment of anxiety and aggression

adverse effect: dizziness, headache, nausea, nervousness, lightheadedness, and excitement

antiflatulent to relief pain caused by excessive gas in teh GI tract

used to treat postoperative n/v

antacid and laxative

intermediate-acting insulin

action is 1-2 1/2 hrs

peak 4-12 hrs

duration 24 hrs

during peak time

k-wasting

K-sparing diuretic

15-20 wks

for ulcer

psoriasis

for scabies

applied in a thin layer to the entire body below the head. removed by washing 8-12 hrs later. only application is required

bec this does not alter respirations or mask neurological sign as do other opioids

a temporary improvement in the condition

if ICP

for gout

relieve of muscle spasms

antipsychotic

adverse effect: drowsiness, lethargy, excessive salivation, a fixed stare

for Obsessive-compulsive disorder

adverse effect: wt gain, tachycardia and sedatioin

dry mouth

for Parkinson's disease

adverse effect: dry mouth, constipation,nausea , ileus

anticonvulsant


expected effect: drowsiness, unsteadiness, clumsiness are all expected outcome

anticonvulsant, antimanic, and antimigraine med.

administer with or w/o food. and taken AT THE SAME TIME EACH DAY to maintain therapeutic serum levels

anticonvulsant

side effect: photosensitivity reactions, dry mouth

for migraine

side effect: caused vasoconstriction; htn, cool, numb fingers and toes, muscle pain and n/v

Parkinson's disease


may cause urinary hesitancy and retention, constipation, dry mouth, and decreased sweating

antiparkinson agent

expect decrease in akinesa and rigidity

anticonvulsant

monitor CBC bec of hematolical side effect of med including aplastic anemia, agranulocytis, leuopenia, and thrombocytopenia

bleeding

lipid-lowering agent

loop diuretic

antiplatelet and antithrombotic med

antiviral for HIV

at bedtime bec it causes CNS side effec the first 2-4 wks of therapy

for TB treatment

• treats postpartum hemorrhage
• an ergot alkaloids (vasoconstrics)
• causes uterus to contract and control excessive blood loss

vasoconstriction


should be avoided for pt with cardio disease, peripheral vascular disease, htn, eclampsia, preeclampsia, bec conditions are worsened by vasocontrictive effect.

acetazolamide (Diamox) ; a diuretic..causes excretion of Na, K, and bicarbonate and water by inhibiting the actin of carbnic anhydrase

• Bumetanide (Bumex) - loop diuretic
• Lasix

• spironolactone (Aldactone)
• Triamterene (Dyrenium)

antiemetic