DRUG STUDY

Date Name of Drug Drug Indications Common Nursing Considerations

Ordered Drug Classification Side Effects
Generic Name: Azole antifungals Oropharyngeal and  nausea,  Assess for signs and
Fluoconazole esophageal  stomach pain, symptoms of infection
10/7/21 candidiasis; vaginal  diarrhea,  Monitor hepatotoxicity
Brand Name: Diflucan candidiasis;  upset stomach,  Monitor for hypersensitivity
prevention of  headache, or anaphylaxis
Dosage & candidiasis in bone  dizziness, and  Monitor for possible
Frequency: marrow transplant;  changes in adverse reactions like
100mg/tablet 1 tablet cryptococcal your sense of taste headaches,
once a day for 2 weeks meningitis nausea/vomiting, Stevens
Johnson syndrome.
 Use hygiene measures to
prevent reinfection or
spread of infection.
 Drug may be given orally
or IV as needed. The drug
will need to be taken for
the full course and may
need to be taken long
term.
 Report rash, changes in
stool or urine color,
difficulty breathing,
increased tears or
salivation.

Generic Name: Antiretroviral indicated in  headache  Assess patient for change

10/7/21 Abacavir agents antiretroviral  vomiting in severity of HIV
 combination therapy  nausea symptoms and for
Brand Name: 3TC for the treatment of  diarrhea symptoms of opportunistic
Kivexa Human  stomach pains infections during therapy.
Immunodeficiency  loss of appetite  Assess for signs of
Dosage & Virus (HIV) infection.  tiredness hypersensitivity reactions
Frequency:  fever (fever; rash;
600mg/300mg / tablet  difficulty in sleeping gastrointestinal–nausea,
1 tablet once a day per  cough vomiting, diarrhea,
orem  irritated or runny abdominal pain;
nose constitutional–malaise,
 skin rash fatigue, achiness;
respiratory–dyspnea,
cough, pharyngitis). 
 Assess patient,for signs of
pancreatitis (nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain)
periodically during therapy.
May require discontinuation
of therapy.
 Monitor patient for signs
and symptoms of
peripheral neuropathy
(tingling, burning,
numbness, or pain in
hands or feet). May require
discontinuation of therapy.

Generic Name: HIV infection (in  Dizziness  Monitor skin rash and other
10/7/21 Efavirenz Antiretrovirals combination with one  Drowsiness skin reactions (sweating,
or more other  Fatigue pruritus). Report severe or
Brand Name: Sustiva antiretroviral agents).  Headache unexpected skin reactions
 impaired to the physician
Dosage & concentration immediately.
Frequency:  insomnia  Monitor excessive
600mg/tablet  1 tablet  nervousness headache or fatigue. Some
once a day per orem  nausea fatigue is expected, but
 abdominal pain any sudden or severe
 anorexia change in muscle strength
 diarrhea or energy levels should be
 rash reported.
 increased sweating  Assess dizziness that might
affect gait, balance, and
other functional activities.
Report balance problems
and functional limitations
to the physician and
nursing staff, and caution
the patient and
family/caregivers to guard
against falls and trauma.
 Instruct patient to report
other troublesome side
effects such as prolonged
or severe headache, sleep
loss, abnormal dreams, or
a decreased sense of touch
(hypoesthesia).