MCN Form 014

Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Nursing

DRUG STUDY

Culla, Anna Marie M.

BSN 3-2, GROUP C

Drug Name Classification and Indication Contraindication Side Nursing Monitoring

Mechanism of Effects/Adverse Responsibilities Parameters
Actions Reaction
Brand Name: Classification: Loxapine is used to Loxapine is Loxapine may include  Hyper-
Loxitane Loxapine is in a treat the symptoms contraindicated in the following side sensitivity
group of of schizophrenia (a patients who are in a effects: reactions
Generic Name: medications called mental illness that coma, with severe drug-  Mental status
Loxapine conventional or causes disturbed or induced CNS  dizziness,  Ensure adequate  Heart rate
typical unusual thinking, depression (acute rest to prevent
Dosage: antipsychotics. loss of interest in severe ethanol dizziness.
10-15 mg life, and strong or intoxication, barbiturate
Mechanism of inappropriate or narcotics overdose),  problems with  Optimize
Route: action:  emotions).  and with known balance or balance and safe
Orally Loxapine is a hypersensitivity to walking; activity
dopamine dibenzoxazepines.
Frequency: antagonist, and  swelling in  Keep the skin
BID also a serotonin 5- face; clean and dry
HT2 blocker. The
exact mode of  itching or  Eliminate all
action of Loxapine rash; allergens and
has not been avoiding irritants,
established, extreme
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however changes in temperatures,

the level of and humidity
excitability of changes, and
subcortical other factors.
inhibitory areas
have been  tremors,  Strench and
observed in several muscle massage the
animal species in twitching or affected area.
association with stiffness;
such manifestations
of tranquilization as
calming effects and  numbness,  Provide /
suppression of weakness; recommend
aggressive assistance with
behavior. activities /
ambulation as
necessary.

 blurred vision;  Administer

artificial tears to
keep the eye
moist. Provide
safety as well.

 Remain with the

 feeling client at all times
restless or when levels of
agitated; restlessness are
high; reassure
the client of his
or her safety and
security.

 nausea,  Introduce cold

vomiting, water and ice
constipation; chips.
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 Monitor for
 dry mouth, bowel
stuffy nose; or movements.

 Scheduled use
of ice water oral
swabs and lip
moisturizer
 insomnia. Position to
decrease
secretions.

 Promote comfort
using techniques
such as white
noise, dim
lighting, pain
management,
stress reduction
techniques,
massage and
the elimination of
environmental
noise

References:

https://www.drugs.com/mtm/loxapine.html#side-effects

https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00408