MCN Form 014

Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Nursing

DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification Indication Contraindication Side Nursing Monitoring

and Mechanism Effects/Adverse Responsibilities Parameters
of Actions Reaction
Brand Name: -Beta-adrenergic -To lower blood -Metoprolol is -dizziness or -Before -Monitor BP, ECG,
Lopressor blocking agent pressure contraindicated lightheadedness. administering and pulse frequently
in patients with tiredness. metoprolol, the during dose
Generic Name: -combines -To decrease severe depression. nurse should always adjustment and
Metoprolol reversibly mainly intensity of angina bradycardia, nausea. dry assess the patient's periodically during
with beta- attacks sick sinus mouth. stomach Vital signs specially therapy.
Dosage: adrenergic syndrome, pain. vomiting. the blood pressure
receptors to block
50mg second- or gas or bloating. and pulse.
the response to
third-degree AV
sympathetic nerve
Route: impulses circulating block, -
PO catecholamines or cardiogenic
adrenergic drugs shock,
Frequency: decompensated
BID heart failure,
and sick sinus
syndrome
unless a
functioning
pacemaker is
present.
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