Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:

Ampicillin Sodium 500mg 1cap Prophylaxis in cesarian section in

certain high risk patient.
Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
Antibiotic -history of allergies to penicillin,
Penicillin cephalosporins, allergens, renal disorder,
lactation.
-physical assessment of culture infected
area, skin color, lesion; bowel sounds; R,
adventitious sounds; CBC, LFTs, renal
function tests, serum electrolytes, HCT,
Urinalysis.
-do not give IM injections in the same
site; atrophy can occur, monitor injection
sites.
-Administer oral drug on an empty
stomach 1hr before or 2hr after meals with
a full glass of water, do not give with fruit
juice or soft drinks.
-Take this drug around the clock.
-Take the full course of therapy; do not
stop taking this drug if you feel better.
Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:
Mefenamic Acid 500mg 1tab Relief of moderate pain when therapy
will not exceed 1wk.
Brand Name: Class: Nursing Considerations:
NSAID -Be aware that patient may be at
increase risk for CV events, GI bleeding;
monitor accordingly.
-Give with milk or food to decrease GI
upset.
- Take only the prescribe dosage; do
not take the drug longer than 1wk.

Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:

Paracetamol 125mg Analgesic-antipyretic in patients with
aspirin allergy, hemostatic disturbances,etc
Brand Name: Class: Nursing Considerations:
Antipyretic -allergy to paracetamol, impared hepatic
Analgesic (nonopiod) function.
-do not exceed the recommended dosage.
-give drug with food if GI upset occurs.
Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:
Salbutamol Relief of bronchospasm in obstructive
pulmonary diseases. Also useful for
treating bronchospasm in patients with co-
existing heart.
Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
Ventolin Anticholinergic -Instruct patient to use this medication
and allow at least 5 mins. Between each to
prevent over stimulation.
-instruct patient to limit caffeine
products such as chocolates, coffee, tea,
and cola, avoid smoking, smoke-filled
rooms and persons with respiratory
infection.

Generic Name: Dosage: Indication:

Ascorbic Acid Increases protection mechanism of the
immune system, thus supporting wound
healing. Necessary for wound healing and
resistance to infection.
Brand Name: Class: Nursing Consideration:
Vitamins -Take a large doses of vitamin C in
divided amounts because the body uses
only what is needed at a particular time and
excretes the rest in urine.

Note: Vitamin C increases the absorption

of iron when taken at the same time as
iron-rich foods.