DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION / ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRAINDICATION

GENERIC: INDICATIONs: CNS: Anxiety, dizziness, Dx

Ceterizine Inhibits calcium movement Indicated for the relief of fatigue, headache,
BRAND: across cardiac symptoms associated with lethargy, light-headedness, • Cardiac status: B/P, pulse,
Katerzia, Norvasc and vascular smooth muscle seasonal allergic rhinitis paresthesia, respirations,
CLASS: cell mem- caused by allergens such as somnolence, syncope, tremor
branes during depolarization. ragweed, grass and tree CV: Arrhythmias, hypotension, ECG; some patients have
THERAPEUTIC Thera-
pollens in adults and children palpitations, developed severe
2 years of age and above.
Antianginal, antihyper- peutic Effect: Dilates coronary peripheral edema
Symptoms treated effectively angina, acute MI after
tensive arteries, EENT: Dry mouth, pharyngitis
include sneezing, rhinorrhea,
peripheral arteries/arterioles. ENDO: Hot flashes calcium channel
nasal pruritus, ocular
PHARMACOLOGIC: Decreases pruritus, tearing, and GI: Abdominal cramps,
Opioids total peripheral vascular abdominal pain, blockers if obstructive CAD is
redness of the eyes
resistance and constipation, diarrhea, severe
DOSAGE: B/P by vasodilation. esophagitis, indiges-
50 mg. tion, nausea • Fluid volume status,
CONTRAINDICATION:
● Anuria, peripheral
ROUTE: hypersensitivity
ORAL SOURCE: edema, dyspnea, jugular vein

diabetic nephropathy distention,

crackles
renal failure
Tx:

DRUG TO DRUG INTERACTION:

 beta blockers: Possibly
excessive hypotension
fentanyl: Increased risk of
severe hypoten-
sion and increased fluid
volume require-
ments during surgery
DRUG TO FOOD INTERACTION:
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Therapeutic response:
decreased an-ginal pain,
decreased B/P, increased
exercise tolerance
Edx:
To take product as prescribed,
not to
double or skip dose, to take
even if feel-
ing better
• To avoid hazardous
activities until sta-
bilized on product, dizziness is
no longer
a problem
• To avoid OTC, Rx, herbs,
supplements
unless directed by prescriber
• To comply in all areas of
medical

regimen: diet, exercise, stress

reduction,

product therapy, smoking

cessation