Question

Identify the therapeutic class, drug form, use, action, adverse reaction, contraindication use and nursingcare and teaching for the following drugs;Promethazine (Phenergan

Answer 1

ANSWER :

PROMETHAZINE (PHENERGAN) :

THERAPEUTIC CLASS - Anti histamine, Anti emetic

DRUG FORM - 12.5 mg , 25 mg , 50 mg (tablet form)

12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg (suppository form)

25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml (injection form)

USES - Promethazine is used for allergic symptoms of respiratory tract like running nose, sneezing, itching, itching and itching in eyes, skin rashes, conjuctivitis,motion sickness, postoperative or preoperative sedation. urticaria, post operative pain, anaphylactic reactions, etc

ACTION - The action of Prometazine includes it blocks the bondage of histamine receptors in different parts of body which prevents action of histamine in the body. This is used for relief from allergies or prevention of serious allergies like anaphylaxis, itching, etc.

ADVERSE REACTIONS - Dizziness, slow breathing, drowsiness, breathing difficulties, blurred vision, double vision, tachycardia, hypotension, dermatitis, purpura, vomiting, delirium, agitation, etc

CONTRAINDICATION - Liver problems, epilepsy, prostate enlargement, coma, intestinal blockages, peptic ulcer, tachycardia, parkinson's disease, chronic constipation, etc

NURSING CARE AND TEACHING -

* Monitor for vital signs of patient

* Check for any skin reactions or allergies

* Immediately stop administering medication if patient is developing adverse effects of medicine dosages

* Teach the patient to stop alcohol and smoking

* Educate not to expose to sun in a prolong period of time

* Advice patient to report for any sudden or involuntary movements of muscles

* Continuous supervision of patient is important .