DRUG STUDY

DATE & DOSAGE / ROUTE/ NURSING

NAME OF DRUG MECHANISM OF ADVERSE CONTRAINDICATIO
TIME- FREQUENCY/ INDICATION CONSIDERATION
(GENERIC/ BRAND) ACTION EFFECTS N
ORDERED TIMING S
Dosage: -Ampicillin is an -Monitor patients for
2gm Ampicillin is an It is commonly CNS: antibiotic used to signs of allergic
Generic Name: antibiotic that used to treat Lethargy, treat a variety of reactions such as
Ampicillin Route: belongs to the group bacterial infections, hallucinations, bacterial infections. It rash, hives, itching,
October 2, Oral of medications including urinary seizures nausea, is typically prescribed or difficulty
2023 known as penicillins. tract infections, skin and vomiting to treat infections of breathing
Brand Name: Frequency: It works by infections, and the skin, lungs,
Principen TID preventing the respiratory CV: urinary tract, sinuses, -Administer the drug
8:40 Am formation of the infections. Heart Failure ear, and throat. It is with food to reduce
Timing: bacterial cell wall, also used to treat the risk of stomach
q8 which is necessary GI: certain sexually upset.
for bacteria to stomach pain, transmitted
survive. By blocking diarrhea infections, such as -Assess for drug
the formation of the gonorrhea. It may interactions by
cell wall, ampicillin Integumentary: also be used as a reviewing the
prevents bacteria skin rash, allergies preventative patient’s medication
from growing and and hives measure before list and alert the
multiplying. certain surgeries. prescriber to
- rare cases, potential
ampicillin oral may interactions.
cause an allergic -use cautiously with
reaction, which can renal disorders -Instruct the patient
lead to anaphylaxis, to take the full
a potentially life- course of the
threatening condition -contraindications medication and to
with allergens with not stop taking it
penicillin,cephalospo unless instructed by
the prescriber
rins and other
allergens -Monitor patients for
gastrointestinal
symptoms such as
nausea, vomiting, or
diarrhea

-Monitor for
effectiveness of the
drug and adjust the
dose as necessary

-Monitor patients for

signs of
superinfection, such
as fever, sore
throat, or new signs
of infection

-Monitor kidney
function in patients
with impaired renal
function as
ampicillin can
accumulate in the
body

-Instruct the patient

to seek immediate
medical help if they
experience signs of
an anaphylactic
reaction

-Advise the patient

to drink plenty of
fluids to reduce the
risk of crystalluria
(crystals in the
urine).