Dosage, Route, Frequency,

Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Timing

Generic: Dosage:  Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the  Reduction of risk of MI, fatal  Asthenia, liver failure, sinusitis,  Use catiously in patients with 1. Assess patient’s history and
enzyme that catalyzes the first step and nonfatal stroke and heart pharyngitis, rhabdomyolysis with impaired endocrine function, patients.
Atorvastatin 80mg/tab, 1 tab in the cholesterol synthesis failure in patients with acute renal failure, arthralgia, history of liver disease and
pathway, resulting in a decrease in clinically evident CAD myalgia, infections alcoholism. 2. Obtain liver function test and
calcium serum cholesterol, serum LDL’s periodically during therapy.
(associated with increased risk of
CAD) and increase serum HDL’s 3. Ensure that the patient is in low
Brand: Route: (associated with CAD); increases cholesterol diet before
hepatic LDL recapture sites, beginning the drug therapy.
PO enhances reuptake and catabolism
of LDL; lowers triglyceride levels. 4. Inform patient that the drug
could be taken without regard
to food.
Frequency:
5. Arrange patient to have
Classification Contraindications Side Effects
OD periodic blood test.

Functional:    Hypersensitivity to the drug  Headache, flatulence, abdominal 6. Educate client about side
pain, cramps, constipation, effects of medications and
Antihyper Patients with active hepatic nausea, dyspepsia, heartburn inform to notify prescriber if sx
disease occur
lipidemic
Pregnancy and lactation .

Chemical: Timing:
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor 8pm

ALLYSA MAE E.
MENDOZA
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