GENERIC NAME SPECIFIC DOSAGE SPECIFIC INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

RESPONSIBILITIES
Take this drug exactly as
Phenytoin 100 mg Control of grand mal (tonic Drowsiness, dizziness, prescribed, with food to
1 cap clonic) and psychomotor confusion, blurred vision, reduce GI upset.
Q8o seizures. GI upset
Maintain good oral
Normal dosage: Prevention and treatment of hygiene to prevent gum
Capsules 100 mg seizures occurring during or disease.
following neurosurgery.
Avoid performing other
BRAND NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE REACTION tasks requiring alertness or
visual acuity.
Dilantin Has antiepileptic activity History of hypersensitivity Gingival hyperplasia,
without causing general CNS to phenytoin or other hirsutism, nystagmus
CLASSIFCIATION depression; stabilizes hydantatoins.
neuronal membranes and
Antiepileptic prevents hyper-excitability
caused by excessive
stimulation

Pharmacokinetics:
Onset: Slow
Peak: 2-12 hrs.
Duration: 6-12 hrs.
Metabolism: Hepatic; T1/2 6-
24 hrs
Excretion: Urine

Sources
Karch, Amy M. 2009 Lippincott’s Nursing Drug Guide. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
MIMS. 121st Edition. Philippines: CMPMedica Asia Pte Ltd, 2009.
 GENERIC NAME SPECIFIC DOSAGE SPECIFIC INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer with meals to
Paracetamol 500 mg Relief of fever, minor aches Low incidence of side avoid GI distress
1 tab and pain effects
Q4o Inform the client that drug
is for short term use
Normal dosage:
Tablets 500 mg every 4-6
hours

BRAND NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE REACTION

Biogesic Produce analgesia by Anemia, cardiac and Allergic reactions, GI

blocking pain impulses by pulmonary disease, hepatic disturbances
CLASSIFCIATION inhibiting prostaglandin or severe renal disease
synthesis in the CNS or of
Antipyretic other substances that
sensitize pain receptors to
stimulation. The drug may
relief fever through central
action in the hypothalamic
heat regulating center.

Source
MIMS. 121st Edition. Philippines: CMPMedica Asia Pte Ltd, 2009.