DRUG STUDY Classification - non-steroidal anti-

inflammatory drug
8 AM Meds (NSAID)
Indication - acute pain
ROOM 262 – PACANA, ARCH. HONESTO - rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- AD: COPD in AE sec to CAP-MR
Mechanism of - inhibitor Etoricoxib
- FD: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
action selectively inhibits
Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 1 tab isoform 2 of cyclo-
oxigenase enzyme (COX-
Classification - Vitamin and mineral 2), preventing
combinations production of
Indication - calcium deficiency prostaglandins (PGs)
- Bone loss (osteoporosis) from arachidonic acid.
- Weak bones Other Notes -
(osteomalacia)
- Hypoparathyroidism
Mechanism of - Absorb more Ca and Myonal 1 tab TID (Home Meds)
action phosphorus
Classification - nonsteroidal anti-
Other Notes -
inflammatory drug
(NSAID)
Rifaximin 200 mg 1 tab TID Indication - pain
- fever
Classification - Miscellaneous Mechanism of - blocking the
antibiotics action cyclooxygenases which
Indication - Irritable Bowel actually produces pain
Syndrome signals in our body.
- Traveller's Diarrhea Other Notes -
Mechanism of - inhibiting RNA synthesis
action in susceptible bacteria
by binding to the beta- Losartan 50 mg 1 tab OD
subunit of bacterial
Classification - Angiotensin receptor
deoxyribonucleic acid
blockers
(DNA)-dependent
Indication - high blood pressure
ribonucleic acid (RNA)
(hypertension)
polymerase enzyme
Mechanism of - keeps blood vessels
Other Notes -
action from narrowing, which
lowers blood pressure
ROOM 265A – LEE, MARIA EMMA and improves blood flow
Other Notes -
- AD: Multiple injuries sec to mva
- FD: multiple injuries sec to ventricular
- Blunt chest trauma ROOM 265B – LEE, JIMMY
- Linear Hematoma, right upper chest - AD: t/c blunt chest trauma sec mva
area - FD: - -
Arcoxia 120 mg 1 tab OD (Home meds)
Losartan 100 mg 1 tab OD body. High levels of this
hormone can cause an
Classification - Angiotensin receptor imbalance that results in
blockers low sodium levels and
Indication - high blood pressure fluid retention
(hypertension) Other Notes -
Mechanism of - keeps blood vessels
action from narrowing, which
lowers blood pressure Gutskin 1 cap OD
and improves blood flow
Other Notes - Classification - Food supplement
Indication - Improves digestion.
- Enhances intestinal
Celecoxib 200 mg 1 capsule BID ecology.
- Helps improve lactose
Classification - Cox-2 inhibitors malabsorption.
- nonsteroidal anti- - Increases natural
inflammatory drug resistance to intestinal
(NSAID) infections
Indication - acute pain Mechanism of - Increase intestinal
- arthritis action permeability. Compete
Mechanism of - reducing hormones that with pathogens for
action cause inflammation and receptor sites on cells.
pain in the body. - Increase adhesion to the
Other Notes - intestinal mucosa and
compete to pathogen
adhesion.
ROOM 267 – SALIGAN, FLORENCE CABERTE
- Creates anti-
- AD: Brain Herniation Syndrome; CVD microorganism
bleed substances to eliminate
- FD: Brain Herniation Syndrome sec to pathogens.
CVD bleed, left frontotemporal area w/ - Stimulates immune
system.
interventricular extension
Other Notes -
- VAD (Vertebral artery dissection??)
- CKD
- Anemia sec to CKD Citicoline 500 mg 1 tab BID 8-6
- Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
Classification - Central stimulant
Samsca 15 mg tab, ½ tab OD Indication - CVD
Mechanism of - Citicoline consumption
Classification - Vasopressin antagonists action promotes brain
Indication - Hyponatremia metabolism by restoring
associated with phospholipid content in
congestive heart failure the brain and regulation
Mechanism of - reduces the level of a of neuronal membrane
action hormone that regulates excitability. It also
the balance of water influences the
and salt (sodium) in the mitochondria or energy
 factories of the brain Valproic Acid 1 cap TID 8-1-6
cells and found to
improve memory Classification - Fatty acid derivative
function. anticonvulsants
Other Notes - Indication - Prophylaxis of migraine
headaches
- complex partial seizures
Febuxostat 40 mg 1 tab OD and simple or complex
absence seizures
Classification - Antihyperuricemic - management of mania
agents associated with bipolar
Indication - chronic management of disorder.
hyperuricemia in adult Mechanism of - Increases level of gaba
patients with gout action in brain reducing seizure
Mechanism of - keep uric acid levels activity
action from getting to high in Other Notes -
people with gout
Other Notes - Febuxostat is for use
only in people who Chlorhexidine oral care BID 8-6
cannot take another
medicine called Classification - Antiseptic and
allopurinol, or when germicides, Mouth and
allopurinol has stopped throat products
working Indication - gingivitis
Mechanism of - ability to disrupt
action microbial cell
Levetiracetam 1 gm 1 tab OD membranes.
- positively charged
Classification - Pyrrolidine chlorhexidine molecule
anticonvulsants reacts with negatively
Indication - partial onset seizures in charged phosphate
epileptic patients groups on microbial cell
Mechanism of - Appears to inhibit burst surfaces
action firing without affecting Other Notes -
normal neuronal
excitability and may
selectively prevent Calmoseptine ointment BID 8-6
hyper synchronization of
epileptiform burst firing Classification - Miscellaneous topical
and propagation of agents
seizure activity Indication - diaper rash
Other Notes - - treat minor cuts,
scrapes, or burns
- protect skin from
wetness, urine, or stools
Mechanism of - provides a physical
action moisture barrier to
protect intact as well as
injured skin from direct
 contact with feces,
urine, and wound
drainage.
Other Notes - electrolytes,
Carvedilol 6.25 mg tab BID 8-6
Classification - Non-cardioselective
beta blockers
Indication - mild to severe heart
failure
- hypertension
Mechanism of - inhibits exercise induce
action tachycardia through its
inhibition of beta
adrenoceptors
Other Notes - blood pressure
Sulodexide 250 1 cap OD
Fluimucil 600 mg 1 tab BID 8-6
Classification - Protein Based Therapies
Indication - chronic venous ulcers in
the legs
- prophylaxis and
treatment of vascular
diseases with increased
risk of thrombosis
- diabetic kidney disease
Mechanism of - Thrombin inhibition
action produced by sulodexide
is due to the additive
effect of its
components, namely,
heparin cofactor II (HCII)
catalysis by dermatan
sulfate and
antithrombin-III catalysis
by fast moving heparin
(FMH)
Other Notes - Should be taken on an
empty stomach
- Hold while on
menstruation
NaCl 1 gm 1 tab TID PO 8-1-6
Classification - Minerals and
Miscellaneous
respiratory agents
Indication - treat or prevent sodium
loss caused by
dehydration, excessive
sweating
Mechanism of - Sodium and chloride —
action major electrolytes of the
fluid compartment
outside of cells (i.e.,
extracellular) — work
together to control
extracellular volume and
Other Notes -
Classification - Antioxidant
- mucolytic
Indication - acute and chronic
respiratory tract
infections
Mechanism of - to clear phlegm and
action liquefy thick and viscous
mucus secretions
- hydrolize disulfide
bonds within mucin,
breaking down the
oligomers, and making
the mucin less viscous
Other Notes - Take this medication
with food