DRUG DATA CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

The B-complex vitamins act To treat and prevent Sensitivity to any of the CNS: Headache, dizziness, Before:
Generic Name: Therapeutic: as coenxyme and are vitamin deficiency ingredients included in the insomnia, fatigue, tiredness
Vitamin B complex Antianemics, Food essential for the metabolism medication. Derma: Rash, pruritus, 1. Verify doctor’s order.
supplements of proteins, carbohydrates sweating, dry MM, 2. Know the reason for giving the
and fatty acids stomatitis drug.
PHARMACOKINETICS GI: dyspepsia, GI pain, 3. Check for contraindications.
Brand Name: diarrhea, vomiting, 4. Verify dosage of the drug.
Aduvit Pharmacological: Onset: constipation 5. Prepare drug on time.
Multivitamins 30 mins GU: Dysuria, renal
impairment During:
MS: arthralgia, back, limp or
Patient’s Dose: Peak: neck pain 1. Verify client’s identity.
1 tab OD Pregnancy Category: 50 mins 2. Inform client of the purpose of
C the drug.
3. Assess route of administration.
Duration: 4. Check pt’s status.
1-3 hrs 5. Administer on time
Availability: Drug-Drug Interactions:
Tablets: 325 mg Ascorbic acid: ↓ absorption
Elixir: 220mg/5mL Half-Life: 3 hrs Chloramphenicol: ↓ After:
Liquid: 300mg/5mL hematologic response 1. Instruct client to report unusual-
Colchicine, aminosalicylic ities.
acid, cimetidine, excess 2. Ensure pt safety.
alcohol: ↓ 3. Monitor accordingly.
absorpotion/effectiveness 4. Dispose of used materials prop-
erly.
5. Document all relevant data.
Source/s: Nurse’s Drug Heandbook, 10th Ed. 2010, Spratto & Woods