Description
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Generic Name Divalproex
Trade Name Depakote
Indication Seizures, manic episodes, prevention of headache
Action Increases the level of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter) in CNS
Therapeutic Class Anticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressants
Pharmacologic Class None
Nursing Considerations • May cause suicidal thoughts, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity,
pancreatitis
• Increases risk for bleeding with Warfarin
• Use caution with MAOIs
• Monitor liver function tests
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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