Iodine | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
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Generic Name radioactive iodine
Trade Name none
Indication thyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure
Action inhibits the release of thyroid hormones
Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism
Pharmacologic Class none
Nursing Considerations • may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter
• monitor for hypersensitivity
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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
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
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