DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification and Indications and Side Effects and Adverse Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Mechanism of Action Contraindications Effects
Generic Name: CNS: Take ferrous sulfate on  Observe 10 Rights in giving or
Ferrous SulfateClassifications Indications: Syncope, Headaches, an empty stomach at administering medication.
 Therapeutic-  Prevention and Seizures, Dizziness least 1 hour before of 2  Advice the patient to take the
Trade/ Brand o Anti-anemics treatment of iron hours after a meal. Yet medicine as prescribed by the
Name: o Oral supplement deficiency anemias. CV: iron supplements may Doctor while explaining the
 Fe50  Pharmacologic-  Dietary supplement Hypertension, cause stomach cramps, possible side effects.
 Ferosulfate o Iron supplement for iron. Hypotension, Tachycardia nausea and diarrhea in  Encourage the client to eat healthy
Iron o Hematinics some people. foods while maintaining the
GI: healthy diet.
Dosage: 1 tablet Actions: Contraindications: Nausea, Constipation, Patient should avoid  Assess nutritional status and
Contraindications in Dark or Black Stool, taking antacids or some dietary history to determine
 Prevention/ treatment of
Route: Oral route patients with primary Diarrhea, Diarrhea, Upset antibiotics within 2 hours possible cause of anemia and need
iron deficiency
hemochromatosis or and Painful Stomach. after taking the iron for patient teaching.
 Provides elemental iron,
Frequency: hemosiderosis, hemolytic supplement. Take the  Assess bowel function for
on essential component
 Once a day anemia, peptic ulcer Dermatologic: Urticaria, medication with a full constipation or diarrhea. Notify
in the formation of
(od) disease, or ulcerative Flushing glass of water without health care professional and use
hemoglobin.
Timing: colitis. crushing, chewing, appropriate nursing measures
8:00 Respiratory: breaking or opening an should there occur.
Cough, Dyspnea or extended- release tablet  Don’t give supplement together
Difficulty of Breathing or capsule. with milk, calcium and antacids
MS:
Arthralgia, Myalgia,
Muscle Cramps