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Cardiotonic Drugs
Cardiotonic Drugs
SIDE EFECTS:
Hemorrhage and anemia
Hypotension and fever
Bronchospasm, anaphylaxis
Periorbital swelling
Itching, urticaria, headache
Thrombolytics
NURSING IMPLICATIONS:
Administer immediately after the event for better
outcome, preferably within 6 hours
Monitor intake and output and hematocrit during
treatment
Monitor patients for anaphylactic reactions and
bleeding
While receiving the medication, maintain the
client on bed rest
Monitor signs of blood loss ( petechiae, bleeding
gums, dark-colored stools)
Antithrombolytics
ACTION:
reverse fibrinolysis, prevent activation of
plasminogen, and inhibit formation of plasmin
USES:
Treatment of excessive bleeding from
hyperfibrinolysis
Prevention of bleeding in hemophilia
Important drugs:
– Aminocaproic acid ( Amicar)
– Tranexamic acid (Hemostan)
Antithrombolytics
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Evidence of active intravascular clotting
problems
Pregnancy
SIDE EFECTS:
Nausea, diarrhea, cramps
Hypotension, dysrhythmias
Headaches, decreased urine output
Antithrombolytics
NURSING IMPLICATIONS:
Monitor intake and output
Monitor client for bleeding dyscrasias
Use antithrombolytic medications as an
antidote for streptokinase
ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
ACTION: inhibits platelet adhesion &
aggregation by blocking receptor sites on
the platelet membrane
USES :
– MI
– Thromboembolitic stroke
Important Drugs
– Cilostazol (Plital)
– Clopidogrel (Plavix)
– Dipyridamole (persantine)
– Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
– Bleeding disorder, recent surgery
SIDE EFFECTS
– Headache, weakness, dizziness
ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Diuretic Agents
Diuretic Agents
Drugs that accelerate the rate of urine
formation.
Result: removal of sodium and water
Sodium
Where sodium goes, water follows.
20 to 25% of all sodium is reabsorbed
into the bloodstream in the loop of Henle,
5 to 10% in the distal tubules, and 3%
in collecting ducts.
If it is not absorbed, it is excreted with
the urine.
Classes:
– Thiazide & Thiazide-like diuretics
– Loop diuretics
– Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitors
– Potassium-sparing diuretics
– Osmotic diuretics
Thiazide & Thiazide-like diuretics
– Action:
Belongs to sulfonamide class
acts primarily on the distal tubules, inhibiting Na
and Cl reabsorption
– Uses:
Edema, associated with CHF, renal or liver disease
& hypertension
Thiazide & Thiazide-like diuretics
– Contraindications:
Allergy to thiazides or sulfonamides
Fluid or electrolyte imbalances
Renal & liver disease
DM
Systemic Lupus erythematous (SLE)
Pregnancy & lactation
Thiazide & Thiazide-like diuretics
– Adverse Effects:
Hypokalemia
Hyperurecemia
hyperglycemia
– Cautions:
digoxin
– Important Drugs:
Hydrochlorthiazide, chlorothiazide,
Loop Diuretics
– Action:
Also referrred as “Highceiling diuresis”
Decreases reabsorption of Na & Cl
– Uses:
CHF, acute pulmonary edema, HPN
– Contraindications:
Allergy, electrolyte depletion, anuria, severe renal
failure, hepatic coma, pregnancy & lactation
Loop Diuretics
– Adverse Effects:
Hypokalemia, Alkalosis (a drop in serum pH),
hypocalcemia, tetany, hypotension, dizziness,
hearing loss
– Cautions:
Aminoglycoside, cisplatin, anticoagulants, NSAIDS
Loop Diuretics
– Important Drugs:
Furosimide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex)
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
– Action:
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase resulting to decrease
secretion of aqueous humor of the eye
– Uses:
glaucoma
– Important Drugs:
Acetazolamine (Diamox), methezolamide
Loop Diuretics
– Adverse Effects:
Matabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, paresthesias
(tingling of the extremities), confusion &
drowsiness
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
– Action:
Has a direct effect on the distal tubules in the kidney.
Spironolactone competes with aldosterone for cell receptor sites in
the distal tubules while inducing urinary excretion of sodium and
reducing excretion of potassium and hydrogen ions
– Uses:
Drug of choice for hyperaldosteronism
Reduces edema in clients with congestive heart failure, with
dysrhythmias, and on digoxin therapy
Prevention, treatment of oliguric phase of acute renal failure
Reduces increased intracranial pressure due to cerebral edema;
decreases edema of injured spinal cord
Decreases intraocular pressure due to acute glaucoma
Promotes excretion of toxic substances
– Important Drugs:
Spironolactone (aldactone)
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
CONTRAINDICATIONS
– Hypersensitivity or renal failure
– Anuria
– Hyperkalemia
SIDE EFECTS
Hyperkalemia
Weakness
Tinnitus
Hyperglycemia
gynecomastia
Osmotic Diuretic
– Action:
Increases the osmotic pressure of the glomerular
filtrate. The higher the concentration of mannitol
in the filtrate, the more diuresis occurs
– Uses:
Increases the osmotic pressure of the glomerular
filtrate. The higher the concentration of mannitol
in the filtrate, the more diuresis occurs
– Important Drugs:
Mannitol (Resectisol, Osmitrol)
Osmotic Diuretic
– CONTRAINDICATIONS
Severe renal disease, dehydration, intracranial
bleeding, severe pulmonary edema
– SIDE EFFECTS
Blurred vision, dizziness, hypotension/
hypertension, tachycardia
Headache, nausea and vomiting, backache
Diuretic Agents:
Nursing Implications
Perform a thorough patient history and physical
examination.
USES
Treat edema that involves fluid volume excess
resulting from a number of disorders of the
heart, liver, kidney & eye
DIURETICS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
Severe adrenocortical impairment, anuria,
progressive oliguria
Fluid and electrolyte depletion
SIDE EFFECTS
Unusual tiredness, weakness, dizziness
Irregular heart beat, weak pulse, orthostatic
hypotension
Tinnitus, hearing loss (Lasix)
DIURETICS
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Monitor for adequate intake and output
and potassium loss
Monitor the client’s weight and vital signs
Monitor for signs and symptoms of
hearing loss, which may last from 1 to 24
hours
MANNITOL
ACTION
Increases the osmotic pressure of the glomerular filtrate.
The higher the concentration of mannitol in the filtrate,
the more diuresis occurs
USES
Prevention, treatment of oliguric phase of acute renal
failure
Reduces increased intracranial pressure due to cerebral
edema; decreases edema of injured spinal cord
Decreases intraocular pressure due to acute glaucoma
Promotes excretion of toxic substances
MANNITOL
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Severe renal disease, dehydration,
intracranial bleeding, severe pulmonary
edema
SIDE EFFECTS
Blurred vision, dizziness, hypotension/
hypertension, tachycardia
Headache, nausea and vomiting, backache
MANNITOL
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Check vital signs before administering the
dose. Assess urinary output, hydration
status, electrolytes (hypokalemia), blood
urea nitrogen, and renal and hepatic
panels
Evaluate for symptoms of congestive heart
failure and pulmonary edema
SPIRONOLACTONE (ALDACTONE)
CLASSIFICATION
Potassium-sparing diuretic
ACTION
Has a direct effect on the distal tubules in the kidney.
Spironolactone competes with aldosterone for cell
receptor sitees in the distal tubules while inducing
urinary excretion of sodium and reducing excretion of
potassium and hydrogen ions
USES
Preventing or treating diuretic-induced hypokalemia with
heart, liver, kidney, and hypertension
Reduces edema in clients with congestive heart failure,
with dysrhythmias, and on digoxin therapy
SPIRONOLACTONE (ALDACTONE)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity or renal failure
Anuria
Hyperkalemia
SIDE EFECTS
Hyperkalemia
Weakness
Tinnitus
Hyperglycemia
Impotence
SPIRONOLACTONE (ALDACTONE)
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Monitor intake and output, and watch for
cardiac arrhythmias
Monitor levels of electrolytes (potassium,
sodium, etc.)
Teach the client to report cramps,
weakness, fatigue, or nausea