Description
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Trade Name Vasotec
Indication hypertension, management of CHF
Action Block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and
decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation
Therapeutic Class Antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Class ACE Inhibitor
Nursing Considerations • May cause hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions and angioedema (swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat)
• Can cause neutropenia – check WBCs regularly
• Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics.
• Use cautiously with diuretic therapy
• Administer 1 hour before meals
• Monitor blood pressure often
• Monitor weight and fluid status
• Monitor renal profile
• Monitor CBC frequently
• Dry cough
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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