DRUG STUDY (1)

Name of Classifi Dose/ Mechanism Specific Contra- Side Effects/ Nursing

Drug cation Freque Of Action Indication Indication Toxic Effects Precaution
Genetic ncy (Why drug is
(Brand) Ordered)
GENERIC 600 Inhibits RNA Active Hypersensit CNS: Administer on an empty stomach, 1 hr
NAME : Antitub mg/da synthesis by tuberculosis ivity; ataxia,confusion,drows before or 2 hr after meals.
Rifampicin y
ercular blocking (with other Concurrent iness,fatigue,headache,
Agents RNA agents). indinavir, weakness. Administer in a single daily dose.
BRAND transcription Elimination nelfinavir, Derm:
NAMES :
Routes in susceptible of pyrazinamid rash,pru-ritus. Consult pharmacist for
of
Rifadin, organisms. meningococc e, or  EENT: rifamoin suspension for patients
admini
Rimacta Therapeutic al carriers. saquinavir.  red discoloration of tears. unable to swallow capsules.
stratio
ne, n: PO Effects: Unlabeled  GI: abdominal pain,
Rofact Bactericidal Use: diarrhea, Prepare patient for the reddish-orange
action against Prevention of flatulence,heartburn, coloring of body fluids (urine, sweat,
susceptible disease nausea, vomiting,q sputum, tears, feces, saliva);
organisms. caused by liver enzymes, red soft contact lenses may be
Haemophilus discoloration of saliva. permanently stained; advise patients
influenza  GU: not to wear them during therapy.
type B in  reddiscoloration of urine.
close contacts Hemat: Warning: arrange for follow-up visits
hemolytic for liver and renal function tests, CBC,
anemia, thrombocytopenia and ophthalmic examination.
.
MS:arthral-
gia,muscleweakness,m
yalgia.
Misc:
flu-likesyndrome