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    This document summarizes drug studies for five patients. It provides the generic and brand names, classifications, dosages, routes of administration, frequencies, and mechanisms of action for the drugs Co-amoxiclav, Paracetamol, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, Salbutamol, and Fluimucil. It also lists the indications, contraindications, and nursing responsibilities for each drug.

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    Yumol, Arnie Mariz G.

    BSN-III
    Drug Study of Patient X

    Generic Co-amoxiclav
    Brand Augmentin
    Classification Penicillin
    Dosage 500 mg
    Route Intravenous
    Frequency Every 8 hours
    Mechanism of Action Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall
    Indications Treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections, genito-urinary infections, skin and soft
    tissue infections, bone and joint infections
    Contraindications Hypersensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins, history of co-amoxiclav or penicillin associated
    jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
    Nursing Responsibilities • Observe for anaphylaxis.
    • Instruct patient or family relative to observe for a rash, wheezing, itching, fever, or swelling of the
    joints and should immediately contact attending physician.
    • Inform patient to report episodes of diarrhea, cramping or blood in stools.
    • Ensure that patient has adequate fluid intake during episodes of diarrhea.
    • Advise patient to take the full course of medication.

    Generic Paracetamol
    Brand Tempra Forte Liquid
    Classification Antipyretic
    Dosage 12 mL
    Route Oral (Liquid form)
    Frequency Every 4 hours for fever
    Mechanism of Action Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandin
    Indications treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis,
    or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
    Contraindications Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen, patients with anemia, cardiac, pulmonary, renal and/or liver
    disease must consult first with physician before taking this drug
    Nursing Responsibilities Monitor signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity, even moderate doses, especially those who ingested
    alcohol fo long periods of time, poisoning and potential abuse from psychological dependece.
    Instruct patient not to take other medications containing acetaminophen without medical advice.
    Advise patient not to use this medication without medical direction for fever persisting longer than 3
    d, fever over 39.5° C (103° F), or recurrent fever.
    Advise patient not to use this medicate for pain more than 5 days.
    If breast feeding, advise patient not to take this drug without consulting a physician.

    Generic Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938


    Brand Flotera
    Classification Probiotic
    Dosage 26.5mg
    Route Oral (chewable tablet)
    Frequency Once a day
    Generic Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938
    Mechanism of Action Produce pathogen-inhibitory substances, inhibition of pathogen attachment, inhibition of the action of
    microbial toxins, stimulation of immunoglobulin A, and trophic effects on intestinal mucosa
    Indications Enhance intestinal ecology, improves digestion, helps enhance natural resistance to infections
    Contraindications Allergy to any ingredients of the product, badly damaged intestine (perforation or obstruction),
    weakened immune system
    Nursing Responsibilities Advise patient not to take this supplement with antibiotic.
    If antibiotic cannot be avoided, take this supplement 2 hours before meal or 2 hours after meal.

    Generic Salbutamol
    Brand Activent
    Classification Bronchodilator
    Dosage 100 mcg
    Route Inhalation
    Frequency Every 6 hours
    Mechanism of Action Activates beta2 adrenergic receptors on airways on smooth muscle causing the muscle to relax
    Indications Quick relief of acute and severe bronchospasm, prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm, acute
    and severe asthma
    Contraindications Hypersensitivity to salbutamol, tachyarrythmias and tachycardia, patients with degenerative heart
    diseases
    Nursing Responsibilities Monitor patient for adverse reaction and to prevent tolerance.
    Raise side rails up because client might feel restless and drowsy after.
    Assess for pulse rhythm.
    Advice client or family caregiver to have small frequent feedings to avoid increasing risk of vomiting
    and heartburn.
    Instruct client to rise slowly from bed or when changing positions such as sitting to standing.

    Generic Fluimucil
    Brand Acetylcysteine
    Classification Mucolytic
    Dosage 100 mg
    Route Oral (tablet)
    Frequency Every 12 hours
    Mechanism of Action Exerts an intensive mucolytic fluidifying action on the mucous and mucopurulent secretions
    Indications Mucoloytic, relieve chest congestion caused by thick or abnormal mucous secretions, used as an
    antidote for paracetamol poisoning
    Contraindications Known hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine, patients suffering from PKU, children below 2 years of age
    Nursing Responsibilities Monitor for signs and symptoms of aspiration excess secretions.
    Inform patient to report difficulty with clearing the airway or any other respiratory distress.
    Advice patient or family caregiver to report nausea.

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