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Cefuroxime Prevent infection that Inhibits bacterial cell Contraindicated in >obtain specimen for
will occur because of wall synthesis, thus patient culture & sensitivity
difficulty to urinate promoting osmotic hypersensitivity to test before giving first
Brand Name: instability which drug or other dose.
eventually leads to cephlosporins.
Zinacef bacterial cell death >Assess patient for
allergic reaction and
Classification: anaphylaxis.
>Assess pt’s GI
complaints
Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Contraindication Nursing
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Ambroxol HCL Acute & chronic May increase the Hypersensitivity >Assess cough, type
disorders of output of fluid from the Gastric Ulceration frequency character
respiratory tract respiratory tract by including sputum
Brand Name: associated with reducing the viscosity
bronchial secretions & surface tension of >Provide adequate
Mucosolvan respiratory secretions, hydration to 2 L/day to
thereby removing decrease viscosity of
Classification: accumulated secretions.
secretions from upper
Expextorants & lower airway. >Monitor for possible
adverse reaction
Dosage:
>Suggest sugarless
750 mg/cap once a Adverse Effect: lozenges to decrease
day throat irritation &
Headache, cough hard candy can
tachycardia, fatigue, be used to prevent dry
N&V GI discomfort. mouth
Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Contraindication Nursing
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