ursodeoxycholic acid Drug Class: GI stimulant; Anti-emetic

Ursolid I: N/V
Drug Class: anticholelithic MOA: dopamine antagonist that acts by increasing sensitivity to acetylcholine; results
I: Dissolution of gallstones in patients w/ radiolucent, noncalcified, gallbladder stones; increase motility of the upper GI tract and relaxation of pyloric sphincter and
Manages Chronic cholestatic syndrome w/ various liver lesions. duodenal bulb.
MOA: Decreases biliary cholesterol saturation by inhibiting its intestinal absorption. NR:
The reduced cholesterol saturation permits the gradual solubilization of cholesterol ● S/E: Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, anxiety, depression, headache,
from gallstones, resulting in their eventual dissolution. nausea, diarrhea
NR: ● Instruct to avoid alcohol and CNS depressants
● Should be taken with food. ● Do not do activities requiring alertness
● Impaired absorption & efficacy w/ Al-containing antacids
● Monitor liver function test (AST, ALT)
Amlodipine
ciprofloxacin
Drug class: Anti-infectives
Indication: treats infections of the skin, lungs, airways,bones, and joints caused by Drug class: Ca-channel blocker
susceptible bacteria,
MOA: Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA gyrase. I: Manages HTN
NR:
● S/E: N/V, diarrhea
● Advise to take in as ordered, do not stop if not advised (Bacterial resistance) MOA: block the transport of calcium into the smooth muscle cells lining the coronary
● Take in with meals arteries and other arteries of the body. Relaxing the muscles lining the arteries of the
rest of the body lowers the blood pressure, which reduces the burden on the heart as
levodropropizine it pumps blood to the body.
Levopront
Drug Class: Anti-tussive
I: Manages Dry unproductive cough with pharyngitis, influenza, pneumonia, bronchial NR:
asthma
MOA: Exerts peripheral action which suppresses cough
NR: ● Monitor BP for therapeutic effectiveness. BP reduction is greatest
● A/E: dizziness,somnolence,nausea, vomiting
● Caution patient to limit activities that requires alertness after peak levels of amlodipine are achieved 69 h following oral doses.
● S/E: Drowsiness ● Monitor for S&S of dose-related peripheral or facial edema that may
not be accompanied by weight gain; rarely, severe edema may cause
meperidine discontinuation of drug.
Demerol
Drug Class: Analgesics ● Monitor BP with postural changes. Report postural hypotension. Monitor
I: Manages moderate to severe pain more frequently when additional antihypertensives or diuretics are
MOA: works by binding to receptors found in the brain and spinal cord which reduces added.
pain
NR:
● Assess respiratory function
● S/E: Constipation, respiratory fxn
● Assess pain level before and after administration

simethicone
Disflatyl
Drug Class: GI regulators
I: Allows easier passage of gas, relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the
stomach and intestines.
MOA: Decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles thereby disperses and prevents
gas pockets in the GI system
NR:
● Monitor passage of gas
● Take after meals
● A/E: Loose stools

Metoclopramide