DRUG STUDY

Name: S. M. B. Ward: Pedia

Age: 7 years old Date of Admission: December 6, 2023

Gender: Female Attending Physician: Dr. Julia Maape

Address: Purok 4, Lapacan Sur, Buenavista, Bohol Chief Complaints: Repeated fever and cough

Civil Status: Diagnosis: PCAP- Low Risk

Generic Name Dosage/Route/ Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindications Nursing

Brand Name Frequency Responsibilities
zinc sulfate 5mL/po/od Mineral and Zinc sulfate is a mineral Zinc sulfate is used  Known  Educate the
E-zinc electrolyte supplement that is essential as a supplement to hypersensitivity patient by
replacement/sup for many different processes treat or prevent zinc to zinc explaining the
plement in the body. Zinc is a cofactor deficiency. This may  Copper deficiency purpose of zinc
of various enzymes that helps occur in individuals  Renal sulfate, dosage
the body's natural defense on an inadequate impairment: Use schedule, potential
against damaging free radicals diet, in with caution in side effects, and
and helps boost immune malabsorption patients with proper
function. It also plays an syndromes (inability renal administration
important role in maintaining of your intestines to impairment. techniques.
structure in nucleic acids, absorb certain Accumulation of  Monitor side
protein, and cell membranes nutrients from the zinc may occur in effects and inform
and is involved in the function food you eat), in cases of renal the doctor if any
of the hormone insulin in the conditions with failure. severe side effects
utilization of carbohydrates. increased tissue loss occur.
 Aluminum: The
Additionally, it is essential for (e.g., trauma, burns),  Ensure patient
parenteral
normal growth rate, and during compliance.
product may
development of the parenteral feeding.  Assess for any
contain
reproductive organs, normal It is also used known allergies to
aluminum; toxic
function of the prostate gland, together with oral zinc or other
aluminum
and the healing of wounds rehydration therapy medications.
concentrations
and burns. for children who
may be seen with
have diarrhea.
high doses,
prolonged use, or
renal
dysfunction.