NAME OF DRUG DOSAGE, ROUTE INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION MECHANISM OF DRUG-DRUG ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITY

AND FREQUENCY ACTION INTERACTION

Generic Name: Topical (Adults and Topical: Contraindicated in: Inhibits bacterial Mupirocin has no Derm: burning, BEFORE:
Mupirocin Children≥ 2mo.): BTreatment of Hypersensitivity to protein synthesis. known interactions itching, pain, Assess client fo any allergies in
Ointment: Apply 3- Impetigo, any ingredient in has no known stinging Mupirocin.
5 times daily for 5- Secondarily Mupirocin Ointment interactions with
14 days) infected traumatic the other drugs. Use Mupirocin Ointment with
Brand Name: skin lesions (up to caution on skin with open wounds.
Bactroban 10 cm or 100cm2
area) caused by
Staphylococcus
aureus and DURING:
Therapeutic Streptococcus Assess for any allergic reactions.
Classification: pyogenes.
Anti-infectives
AFTER:
Monitor healing of the affected
area.

Instruct patient on the correct

application of the medication.

Advise patient to consult health

care professional if symptoms
have not improved in 3-5 days.
 NAME OF DRUG DOSAGE, ROUTE INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION MECHANISM OF DRUG-DRUG ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
AND FREQUENCY ACTION INTERACTION

Generic Name:

Brand Name:

Therapeutic
Classification: