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1. Surgical floor
Ceftriaxone : Treatment of susceptible infections
Class : as cephalosporin antibiotics.
Side effects : Discomfort with IM administration,mild diarrhea, mild
abdominal cramping
metronidazole (Flagyl) : Treatment of anaerobic infections
class : antibiotics (nitroimidazole antimicrobials)
Side effects : Systemic: Anorexia, nausea, dry mouth, metallic taste.
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) : Relief of mild to moderate pain,
fever.
Class : analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers)
Side effects : Rare: Hypersensitivity reaction

Diclofenac (voltarin) to Mild to moderate pain

Class Analgesic, anti-inflammatory
Side effects Frequent (9%–4%): PO: Headache, abdominal cramps,
constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia.

Metoclopramide (Plasil) gastroesophageal reflux

Class : GI emptying adjunct, peristaltic stimulant, antiemetic
Side effects Drowsiness, restlessness, fatigue, lethargy.

Cefotaxime (Claforan) Treatment of susceptible infections (activevs.

most gram-negative [not Pseudomonas] and gram-positive cocci
Class Antibiotic

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 2. Medical floor
Salbutamol (ventolin)( butalin) : used to relieve symptoms of asthma
and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing,
wheezing and feeling breathless
Salbutamol ( Butalin Syrup ) : Reducing the tightness of the chest,
wheezing, and cough, leading to relief of the breath class
bronchodilators
Samilin syrup used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the
common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses
solvodin syrup For a wet cough that contains sputum, which is an
expectorant and bronchodilator, as it dissolves sputum and expels it from
the body.
Class : bronchodilators
Side effects nervousness or shakiness, headache, throat or nasal irritation,
and muscle aches. (tachycardia)
Antipyrol , adol : syrup for Pain relieve and reduce fever
Aminophylline (Theophylline) treatment of bronchospasm due to
asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Class bronchodilators
Side effects chest pain or discomfort. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat.
increase in urine volume. lightheadedness. persistent vomiting. pounding
or rapid pulse.
Solvazinc :: treatment of zinc deficiency.
Erythromycin : Treatment of susceptible infections
Class Antibiotic, antiacne.

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Side effects : IV: Abdominal cramping/ discomfort,
phlebitis/thrombophlebitis.

Omeprazole : Short-term treatment (4–8 wks) of erosive esophagitis

(diagnosed by endoscopy), symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) poorly responsive to other treatment.
Class Proton pump inhibitor.
Epinephrine Treatment of asthma , anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity
reaction, cardiac arrest.
Class Antiglaucoma, bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant, antiallergic,
antihemorrhagic, priapism reversal agent.
Side effects Systemic: Tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety.
Hydrocortisone : Management of adrenocortical insufficiency,
antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive.
Class Glucocorticoid. Adrenal corticosteroid.
Side effects Insomnia, heartburn, anxiety, abdominal distention,
diaphoresis, acne, mood swings, increased appetite, delayed wound
healing

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 3. ICU (kidney disease)
Sodium Bicarbonate : Management of metabolic acidosis, gastric
hyperacidity. Alkalinization agent for urine; hyperkalemia treatment;
Class : Antacid electrolyte, urinary/systemic alkalinizer.
Side effects : Frequent: Abdominal distention, flatulence, belching
calcium gluconate : Acute hypocalcemia, electrolyte depletion, cardiac
arrest (strengthens myocardial contractions), hyperkalemia
hypermagnesemia (aids in reversing CNS depression)
Class : Antacid, antihypocalcemic, antihyperkalemic,
antihypermagnesemic, antihyperphosphatemic. (Electrolyte replenisher)
Side effects . PO: Chalky taste. Parenteral: Pain, rash, redness, burning
at injection site; flushing, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, hypotension

eprex (Epoetin) artificial erythropoietin use to treat type of anemia

caused by kidney disease
side effects nausea vomiting fever and Increase BP

SOPA-K : prophylaxis and to treat the symptoms of Hypokalemia

Class Electrolyte Supplements, Parenteral; Electrolytes
Side effects skin rash, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting . Diarrhea

Vitamin B6 prevents and treats low levels of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

in the body.
Class Vitamins
Side effects lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary
movements (ataxia) Painful, disfiguring skin lesions. Heartburn and
nausea. Sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity) Numbness

Folic Acid used to: treat or prevent folate deficiency anaemia

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Class Vitamins, Water-Soluble.
Side affects stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, irritability, confusion,
behavior changes, skin reactions, seizure

Meropenem Treatment of multidrug-resistant infections; meningitis in

children 3 mos and older; intra-abdominal infections;
class Antibiotic
side effects Frequent (5%–3%): Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache,
inflammation at injection site

Dexamethasone (Decadron) Used primarily as an anti-inflammatory or

immunosuppressant agent in a variety of diseases
Class Corticosteroid.
Side effects Frequent: Inhalation: Cough, dry mouth, hoarseness, throat
irritation. Intranasal: Burning, mucosal dryness

prednisolone : Systemic: Endocrine, rheumatic, hematologic disorders;

collagen, respiratory, neoplastic, GI diseases; allergic states;
acute or chronic solid organ rejection
class Adrenal corticosteroid.
Side effects Frequent: Insomnia, heartburn, nervousness, abdominal
distention, diaphoresis, acne, mood swings, increased appetite, facial
flushing, delayed wound healing, increased susceptibility to infection

Furosemide (Lasix) : Treatment of edema associated with HF and

renal/hepatic disease; acute pulmonary edema. Treatment of hypertension,
Class Diuretic
Side effects Expected: Increased urinary frequency/ volume. Frequent:
Nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, electrolyte
disturbances.

Albumin : injection is used to treat low blood volume (hypovolemia). It is

also used to treat low albumin levels in the blood (hypoalbuminemia)
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Class : Volume Expanders . globular proteins family
Side effects Blue lips and fingernails. coughing that sometimes produces
a pink frothy sputum. difficult, fast, noisy breathing., itching, skin rash.
swelling in the legs and ankles

Spironolactone (Aldactone) Management of edema associated with

excessive aldosterone excretion or with HF; hypertension; cirrhosis of
liver with edema or ascites, hypokalemia, nephrotic syndrome
Class Potassium sparing diuretic, antihypertensive, antihypokalemic.
Side effects Frequent: Hyperkalemia (in pts with renal insufficiency,
those taking potassium supplements), dehydration, hyponatremia ,
lethargy.

Calcicare helps maintain healthy and strong bones and teeth. It is

used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency.

Indomethacin Treatment of active stages of rheumatoid arthritis,

osteoarthritis. Relieves acute bursitis, tendonitis. Treatment of mild to
moderate acute pain in adults
Class NSAID . Anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Side Effects Headache, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dizziness

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 4. NICU
Ampicillin : Treatment of susceptible infections due to streptococci, S.
pneumoniae, staphylococci (non–penicillinase producing),meningococci,
Listeria, some Klebsiella, E. coli, H.influenzae, Salmonella, Shigella.
Class : Antibiotic (Penicillin family)
Side effects Pain at IM injection site, GI disturbances (mild diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting), oral or vaginal candidiasis
gentamicin (Garamycin) Treatment of infections susceptible to
Pseudomonas and other gram-negative organisms and gram-positive
Staphylococcus
class : Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside family)
side effects : IM: Pain, induration at injection site. IV: Phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, hypersensitivity reactions
Vancomycin (Vancocin) : Systemic: Treatment of infections caused by
staphylococcal, streptococcal spp. bacteria.
Class Antibiotic
Side effects Frequent: PO: Bitter/unpleasant taste, nausea, vomiting,
mouth irritation solution).

Amoxicillin Treatment of susceptible infections

Class Antibiotic (Penicillin family)

Amikacin Treatment of susceptible infections

Class Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside family )
Side effects Frequent: Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis

Ciprofloxacin (Ciprodar) Treatment of susceptible infections due

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to E. coli, K. pneumoniae, E. cloacae,P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris, P.
aeruginosa, H. influenzae, Class Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)

Tobramycin drops to treat bacterial infections of the eye

Cefotaxime (Claforan) Treatment of susceptible infections (activevs.

most gram-negative [not Pseudomonas] and gram-positive cocci Class
Antibiotic
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Management of generalized tonic-clonic
(grand mal) seizures, partial seizures
Class Anticonvulsant, hypnotic.

Alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) stimulates intestinal calcium (Ca) absorption,

increases urinary Ca excretion and serum Ca levels, treatment of
osteoporosis

5. Blood disease
Ondansetron (Zofran) : Prevention/treatment of nausea/vomiting due to
cancer chemotherapy (including high-dose cisplatin). Prevention and
treatment of postop nausea, vomiting.
Class : Antinausea, antiemetic.
Side effects : Frequent (13%–5%): Anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness,
headache, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, hypoxia, urinary retention.
Esomeprazole (Nexium) Short-term treatment (4–8 wks) of erosive
esophagitis (diagnosed by endoscopy); symptomatic gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD).
Class Gastric acid inhibitor.
Side effects Frequent (7%): Headache.

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Nystatin Treatment of cutaneous, intestinal, oral cavity, infections caused
by Candida spp
Class Antifungal.
Side effects PO: None known. Topical: Skin irritation.

Morphine : Relief of moderate to severe, acute, or chronic pain;

Class Opiate analgesic.
Side effects nausea, vomiting Sedation, decreased B/P diaphoresis
constipation, dizziness,

Warfarin : Prophylaxis, treatment of thromboembolic disorders and

embolic complications arising from atrial fibrillation or valve replacement
Class Anticoagulant.
Side effects GI distress (nausea, anorexia, abdominal cramps, diarrhea).
chemotherapy
Arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) Induction of remission and consolidations in
pts with relapsed or refractory acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
Class Antineoplastic
Side effects Expected (75%–50%): Nausea, cough, fatigue, fever,
headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, tachycardia, diarrhea, dyspnea.

ATRA (Tretinoin) PO: Induction of remission in pts with acute

promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
Class : retinoids,
Side effects Headache, fever, dry skin/oral mucosa, bone pain, nausea,
vomiting, rash.
Carboplatin Treatment of ovarian carcinoma. Palliative treatment of
recurrent ovarian cancer Brain tumors, Hodgkin’s and nonHodgkin’s
lymphomas, malignant melanoma,
Class Antineoplastic
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Side effects Nausea, vomiting. Generalized pain, diarrhea/constipation,

Vincristine (VCR) : Treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL),

Hodgkin’s lymphoma, advanced non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas,
neuroblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma , Wilms tumor
Class: Antineoplastic.
Side effects Peripheral paresthesia, alopecia, constipation/obstipation
abdominal cramps, headache, jaw pain, hoarseness, diplopia,

Cytarabine Remission induction in acute myeloid leukemia (AML),

treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myelocytic
leukemia (CML)
Class Antineoplastic

L-Aspara used for Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia).

Class antineoplastic agents.
Side effects Fever, chills (see flu like symptoms) Nausea . vomiting.
Allergic reaction, (sudden onset of wheezing, itching, rash, face swelling,
agitation, low blood pressure). Poor appetite

leucovorin calcium Antidote for folic acid antagonists (methotrexate,

trimethoprim, pyrimethoamine). Treatment of megaloblastic anemias
when folate deficient
class Antidote
side effects When combined with chemotherapeutic agents: diarrhea,
stomatitis, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, malaise, fatigue, alopecia, anorexia.
Fluorouracil (5-FU) : Treatment of carcinoma of colon, rectum, breast,
stomach, pancreas.
Class Antineoplastic
Side effects Alopecia, dermatitis, anorexia, diarrhea, esophagitis,
dyspepsia, stomatitis.

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Methotrexate Oncology-related: Treatment of meningeal leukemias;
non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
CLASS Antineoplastic, antiarthritic, antipsoriatic.

Daunorubicin Treatment of leukemias (acute lymphocytic [ALL]

Class Antineoplastic.

Doxorubicin Treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), acute

myeloid leukemia (AML), Hodgkin’s disease, malignant lymphoma
Class Antineoplastic

Bleomycin: Treatment of Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,

squamous cell carcinoma
Class Antineoplastic, sclerosing agent
Side effects Anorexia, weight loss, erythematous skin swelling, urticaria,
rash, striae, vesiculation, hyperpigmentation

Vinblastine Treatment of Hodgkin’s and nonHodgkin’s lymphoma,

Kaposi’s sarcoma breast carcinoma,
Class Antineoplastic
Side effects Frequent: Nausea, vomiting, alopecia

Dacarbazine Treatment of Hodgkin’s and nonHodgkin’s lymphoma

Class Antineoplastic

References
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook, 2016,
Hussein Mohsen . Saturday, January 07, 2023
, Paracetamol ‫ اكى ادوية مكررة بكل الردهات مثل‬: ‫مالحظة‬
‫ و غيرهم ما كررتهن‬Zofran , Ceftriaxone

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