Drug Classifications

Drugs Used in Hospital Settings: Nursing Notes

1. Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Indication: Analgesic and antipyretic.
Dosage: 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours.
Administration: Oral or IV.
Considerations: Avoid in liver disease; monitor for overdose.

2. Morphine
Indication: Opioid analgesic for severe pain.
Dosage: Variable; oral or IV.
Administration: Monitor for respiratory depression.
Considerations: High addiction potential; cautious use in respiratory conditions.

3. Insulin (Regular and Long-Acting)**
Indication: Diabetes mellitus.
Dosage Based on glucose levels.
Administration: Subcutaneous or IV.
Considerations: Monitor glucose; educate on self-administration.

4. Warfarin
Indication: Anticoagulant.
Dosage: Adjusted by INR.
Administration: Oral; monitor INR.
Considerations: Risk of bleeding; educate on diet and bleeding signs.

5. Ceftriaxone
Indication: Antibiotic.
Dosage: IV or IM.
Administration: Monitor for allergies and superinfections.
Considerations: Check renal function; caution in penicillin allergies.

6. Diazepam (Valium)
Indication: Anxiety, seizures.
Dosage: Oral or IV.
Administration: Monitor sedation and respiratory.
Considerations: Dependence risk; avoid abrupt withdrawal.

7. Heparin
Indication: Anticoagulant.
Dosage: IV or subcutaneous.
Administration: Monitor for bleeding; adjust by aPTT.
Considerations: Monitor for HIT; reversal agent available.

8. Metoprolol
Indication: Hypertension, angina.
Dosage Oral.