Medication Trade Name Dosage Range (According to Weight {kg}) Pt. Specific Indication/Use?

( Must be
r/t diagnosis & symptoms) Phenytoin 10-15mg/kg or 15-20mg/kg at 25- 50mg/min Status
epilepticus/anticonvulsant Reduces voltage frequency and spread of electrical discharges Medication
Brand Name Dosage Ordered (According to Weight {kg}) Drug Interactions Dilatin Nisoldipine,
amodarone, chloramphenicol, omeprazole, gingko, and ticiopidine Pharmacotherapeutic Class Route
Adverse Reactions/Contraindications (Pt. Specific) Anticonvulsants Antidysrhythmics IV slowly (Do not
exceed 50mg/min) Cognitive impairment, ataxia, rash, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypotension, gingival
hyperplasia Medication Action Frequency Nursing Considerations & Patient Education Promotes Na+
efflux or decrease Na+ influx from membranes in motor cortex neurons. Stabilizes neuronal membrane
Every 6-8 hrs Use cautiously in pts with cardiovascular disease, hypoalbuminemia, hypothyroidism,
seizures, or hepatic impairment. Cardiac monitoring during and after IV administration. Do not stop
abruptly