Description
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Generic Name Diltiazem
Trade Name Cardizem
Indication Hypertension, angina, SVT, AFib, aflutter
Action Inhibits calcium transport resulting in inhibition of excitation and contraction,
leads to depression of AV and SA node leading to decreased HR, leads to vasodi-
latation and decreased blood pressure.
Therapeutic Class Antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensive
Pharmacologic Class Ca Channel Blocker (Benzothiazepine)
Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd AV block
• May cause arrhythmias, CHF, bradycardia, peripheral edema, gingival
hyperplasia
• Increases digoxin levels
• Don’t drink grapefruit juice
• Assess for signs of CHF
• Monitor EKG continuously
• Tell patient to change positions slowly
• Monitor serum potassium
• Instruct pt on how to take blood pressure
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Generic Name lactulose
Trade Name Kristalose
Indication Constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy
Action draws water into the stool and softens stool, inhibits ammonia passing into the colon
Therapeutic...
Published 08/18/23
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Generic Name ketorolac
Trade Name Toradol
Indication pain
Action pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)
Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...
Published 08/16/23