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: -Aldosterone receptor -Spironolactone is a -Spironolactone is -Slow or irregular -Take spironolactone -Monitor signs of fluid,
Aldactone antagonists. medication used in contraindicated in heartbeat, tingling exactly as directed. electrolyte, or acid-base
the management and patients with feeling, muscle imbalances, including
Generic Name: -Spironolactone treatment of hyperkalemia, weakness or -Do not take more or dizziness, drowsiness,
Spironolactone competitively inhibits hypertension and Addison's disease shortness of breath. less of it or take it more headache, confusion,
aldosterone heart failure with (chronic adrenal often than prescribed by hypotension, or muscle
Dosage: dependant sodium- some indications insufficiency), or other your doctor. cramps and weakness.
1 tab potassium exchange aside from conditions associated
channels in the distal cardiovascular with hyperkalemia and -Shake the oral
Route: convoluted tubule. disease. should not be suspension well before
PO This action leads to administered to those each use to mix the
increased sodium and who are receiving other medication evenly.
Frequency: water excretion, but potassium-sparing
OD more potassium agents. -
retention. The
increased excretion of
water leads to diuretic
and also
antihypertensive
effects.
 MCN Form 014

DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification Indication Contraindication Side Nursing Monitoring

and Mechanism Effects/Adverse Responsibilities Parameters
of Actions Reaction
Brand Name: -beta-adrenergic - Carvedilol is -You should not take -allergy. chest pain, -Monitor BP and pulse -Monitor BP and pulse.
Coreg blocking agents indicated to treat mild carvedilol if you have discomfort, tightness, frequently during dose
to severe heart asthma, bronchitis, or heaviness. adjustment period and
Generic Name: -relaxes the smooth failure, left ventricular dizziness, periodically during
emphysema, severe
Carvedilol muscle in the dysfunction after lightheadedness, or therapy. Assess for
myocardial infarction liver disease, or a fainting. generalized orthostatic hypotension
vasculature, leading
Dosage: to reduced peripheral with ventricular serious heart swelling or swelling of when assisting the
1 tab vascular resistance ejection fraction condition. the feet, ankles, or patient up from a supine
and an overall ≤40%, or lower legs. pain. slow position.
Route: reduction in blood hypertension. heartbeat. weight
By mouth pressure. gain. -Monitor intake and
output ratios and daily
Frequency: weight.
BID