Name: DIEGO, ERNEST JOHN GROUP 5B

Generic Name / Brand Name / Classification / Frequency

GN: Mannitol BN: Osmitrol CLASS: Osmotic Diuretic FREQ: 100cc/q6 o TIV GN: Cefoxitin Sodium BN: Mefoxin CLASS: Antibiotic FREQ: 1g/q8 o TIV GN: Ranitidine Hydrochloride BN: Apo-Ranitidine CLASS: Histamine-2 Antagonist FREQ: 50mg/q8 o TIV GN: Hydrocortisone BN: Pandel CLASS: Corticosteroid, Adrenocorticoid Steroid FREQ: 200mg/q12 o TIV

Patient: DOMINGUEZ, EDEN FEMALE, 55

Mechanism of Action
Elevates the osmolarity of the glumerular filtrate, thereby hindering reabsorption of water.

Indications
Reduction of intracranial pressure and treatment of cerebral edema

Side Effects
Dizziness Headache Hypertension Urticaria Anorexia Nephrotoxicity Fever Rash Anorexia Flatulence Malaise Dizziness Rash Constipation Vomiting

Nursing Considerations
Do not give electrolytefree mannitol with blood Monitor serum electrolytes periodically Culture infection site Have vitamin K available in case hypoprothrombinema occurs. Give drugs with meals and at bedtime Report if patient is having sore throat, fever or bleeding Instruct for regular medical follow-up care Do not give live virus vaccines with immunosuppressive doses Use caution with occlusive dressings

Bactericidal: Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.

Lower respiratory, skin and abdominal infections

Competitively inhibits the action of histamine at the H2 receptors of the parietal cells of the stomach, inhibiting basal gastric acid secretion that is stimulated by food, insulin, histamine, cholinergic agonists, etc. Enters target cells and binds to cytoplasmic receptors, initiates many complex reactions.

Treatment of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and duodenal cancer

Short-term inflammatory and allergic disorders

Vertigo Shock Hypotension Psychosis Hypotension Headache