DRUG STUDY

Date BRAND NAME GENERIC NAME FREQ./ROUTE OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS NURSING

ADMINISTRATION MECHANISM OF Adverse Effect(s) Side Effect(s) CONSIDERATION
ACTION
02-12- Verazinc Zinc sulfate 1ml OD, Oral Zinc restores Gastrointestinal  Allergic • Monitor
22 administration mucosal barrier disorders:  reaction: progression of zinc
integrity and Abdominal pain,  hives; deficiency symptoms
enterocyte brush- dyspepsia, nausea, difficulty in during therapy
border enzyme vomiting, diarrhea, breathing; • Ask the mother or
activity, it promotes gastric irritation, swelling of the guardian of the
the production of gastritis. your face, lips, patient to notify any
antibodies and General disorders tongue, or of the healthcare
circulating and admin. site throat. team if the he feels
lymphocytes against conditions: Less serious nausea, vomiting,
intestinal pathogens,  Irritability, side effects abdominal pain or
and has a direct lethargy. may include: tarry stools occur
effect on ion Nervous system  nausea;  Monitor side
channels, acting as a disorders:  or effects or
potassium channel Headache,  upset therapeutic
blocker of dizziness. stomach effects.
adenosine 3-5- . • Emphasize the
cyclic importance follow up
monophosphate- exams
mediated chlorine
secretion