Description
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Generic Name Fluoxetine
Trade Name Prozac
Indication Depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, bipolar, anorexia, ADHD, DM
neuropathy, obesity
Action Inhibits reuptake of serotonin allowing it to persist longer in the synaptic cleft
Therapeutic Class Antidepressant
Pharmacologic Class SSRI
Nursing Considerations • Do not use while taking MAOIs
• May cause suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, anxiety, sexual dysfunction,
insomnia, palpitations
• Monitor closely for serotonin syndrome
• Concurrent use with certain medications may lead to QT prolongation
• Monitor mood changes and assess for suicidal ideation
• Monitor nutrition status
• May cause elevated liver enzymes
• Instruct pt to maintain good oral hygiene
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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