Document Code No.

CHS/BSN-CURR -RLEFORM-002d
Revision No. Effective Date Page No.
00 02.24.2023 1 of 1

DRUG STUDY
Brand Name: ceftin, zinacef Generic Name: Cefuroxime axetil, Cefuroxime Sodium Drug Classification: Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (second generation)
Dosage, Route & Frequency Drug-Drug &
Side Effects Adverse Reactions
Drug Action Drug-Food Indications Contraindications
Recommended Prescribed (By System) (By System)
Interactions

Cefuroxime, like Drug-drug. For all: for Hypersensitivity to Oral: CV: phlebitis,
the penicillins, is a Aminoglycosides: injectable form in cephalosporins ● Chills thrombophlebitis
beta-lactam may cause adults with CrCl of ● diarrhea GI: diarrhea,
antibiotic. By synergistic activity 10-20ml/min, give ● fever pseudomembranous
binding to specific against some 750mg IV or IM ● general feeling colitis, nausea,
penicillin-binding organisms; may every 12hrs; if of illness or anorexia, vomiting
proteins (PBPs) increase CrCl is less than discomfort Hematologic: hemolytic
located inside the nephrotoxicity. 10ml/min, give ● headache anaemia,
bacterial cell wall, Monitor patient’s 750mg IV or IM ● itching of the thrombocytopenia,
it inhibits the third renal function closely. every 24hrs. Give vagina or transient neutropenia,
and last stage of Estrogen based patients on genital area eosinophilia
bacterial cell wall contraceptives: may hemmodialysis an ● pain during Skin: maculopapular
synthesis. decrease additional dose sexual and erythematous
contraceptive after hemodialysis intercourse rashes, urticaria, pain,
absorption and ● rigidity induration, sterile
effectiveness. Patient ● sweating abscesses, temperature
should avoid use ● thick, white elevation, tissue
together or use non- vaginal sloughing at IM injection
hormonal discharge with site
contraception for no odor or with Other: anaphylaxis,
duration of antibiotic a mild odor hypersensitivity
and for 7 DAYS reaction, serum
AFTER Injection: sickness
COMPLETION of ● vaginal itching
antibiotic ● diarrhea pain,
Live-virus vaccines: redness,
 may decrease swelling, or
effectiveness of live- bleeding near
virus vaccines. the place
Concurrent ue isn’t where
recommended. cefuroxime
Loop diuretics: may was injected
increase risk of
adverse renal
reactions.
Probenecid: may
inhibit excretion and
increase cefuroxime
level. Probenecid
may be used for this
effect
Warfarin: may
increase
anticoagulation
effects.
Drug-Food
Take with food. Food
increases absorption.
Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE) Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE)

EVALUATION TOOL:
UNACCEPTABLE
1-7
Only a few of the drugs were listed down; or some drugs were not
listed down; intended indication and mechanism of action of the
given medication/s as well as the side-effects, contraindications and
nursing responsibilities were incorrect and not relevant to the
assigned patient
SATISFACTORY EXCEPTIONAL REMARKS
8-12 13-20
some drugs were not listed down; intended indication and mechanism Listed down all the drugs; intended indication and
of action of the given medication/s as well as the side-effects, mechanism of action of the given medication/s as well as
contraindications and nursing responsibilities were correct and relevant the side-effects, contraindications and nursing
to the assigned patient responsibilities were correct and relevant to the assigned
patient

Document Code No.

 CHS/BSN-CURR -RLEFORM-002d
Revision No. Effective Date Page No.
00 02.24.2023 1 of 1

DRUG STUDY
Brand Name: ceftin, zinacef Generic Name: Cefuroxime axetil, Cefuroxime Sodium Drug Classification: Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (second generation)
Dosage, Route & Frequency Drug-Drug &
Side Effects Adverse Reactions
Drug Action Drug-Food Indications Contraindications
Recommended Prescribed (By System) (By System)
Interactions
 Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE)
EVALUATION TOOL:
UNACCEPTABLE
1-7
Only a few of the drugs were listed down; or some drugs were not
listed down; intended indication and mechanism of action of the
given medication/s as well as the side-effects, contraindications and
nursing responsibilities were incorrect and not relevant to the
assigned patient
Responsibilities in the Nursing Process (ADPIE)
SATISFACTORY EXCEPTIONAL REMARKS
8-12 13-20
some drugs were not listed down; intended indication and mechanism Listed down all the drugs; intended indication and
of action of the given medication/s as well as the side-effects, mechanism of action of the given medication/s as well as
contraindications and nursing responsibilities were correct and relevant the side-effects, contraindications and nursing
to the assigned patient responsibilities were correct and relevant to the assigned
patient