Question

42. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 43. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 44. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): AccuNeb (albuterol) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration:

Answer 1

42. Drug - Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Classification - Quinolone antibiotic

Indications - UTI's, lower respiratory tract infections, bone & joint infections, GI infection or infectious diarrhea, chronic bacterial prostatitis, nosocomial pneumonia, acute sinusitis. Post exposure prophylaxis for anthrax, Ophthalmic: corneal ulcers, bacterial conjunctivitis. Otic: Otitis externa

Route of administration - oral , IV , opthalmic

Side effects - CNS: vertigo, headache, malaise, peripheral neuropathy, seizures. GI: nausea, vomiting, pseudomembranous colitis, cramps, diarrhea. Musculoskeletal: tendon rupture, cartilage erosion. Metabolic: transient increases in liver transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, eosinophilia count. Skin: rash, phlebitis, pain, burning, pruritis, erythema at infusion site, photosensitivity. Special senses: local burning & discomfort, crystalline precipitate on superficial portion of cornea, lid margin crusting, scales, foreign body sensation, itching and conjunctival hyperemia.

43. Drug - Augmentin

Classification - Anti-infective (beta lactase inhibitor)

Uses :-

Skin infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory tract infections, genitourinary tract infections

Side effects :-

Seizures, hepatic dysfunction, vaginal candiasis, rash, anaphylaxis

Route of administration - oral ,IV

44. Drug - Albuterol

Classification - Sympathomimetic bronchodilaton

Albuterol-Indications :-

Albuterol is indicated for the treatment of bronchospasms associated with: asthma, COPD, allergic reactions, and toxic inhalation.

Albuterol-Side Effects :-

Tachycardia, hypertension, dizziness, tremors, headache, and arrhythmias.

Route of administration - nebulizer ,inhaler , oral