Description
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Generic Name Fentanyl
Trade Name Sublimaze
Indication Supplement to general anesthesia, continuous IV infusion for purpose of analgesia
Action Binds to opiate receptors in CNS altering perception of pain, producing CNS
depression
Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic
Pharmacologic Class Opioid agonists
Nursing Considerations • Use caution with increased ICP, head trauma, adrenal insufficiency
• Avoid use with MAOIs
• May cause apnea, laryngospasm, decreased respirations, bradycardia,
hypotension
• Do not consume grapefruit while taking this medication
• Monitor hemodynamics during administration
• Assess patient pain scale frequently
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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