Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Classification: Antiepileptic
CNS drug
Indication: Seizures, Epilepsy( chronic recurrent),
Convulsion(involuntary/voluntary, skeletal and facial convulsions), Status
Epilepticus
Mech of Action: Not known, Decrease speed nerve impulse conduction,
may be alteration of Na2K and Ca ions across nerve cells
Interactions: NONE
Side effects: Mood changes, mental status changes, visual problems, GI
upset
Nursing Considerations: mental status, RLS, neuropathic pain, seizures, and
beers
, Patient Teachings: do not discontinue medicine abruptly, avoid driving,
carry emergency tag/bracelet and caution in pregnancy
Toxicity
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the degree to which a substance is biologically harmful.
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
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Classification: Anticholinergic Drug
Indication: GI upset, hypermobility (Diarrhea) , IBS
Mech Of Act: Block or inhibits actions of Acetylcholine in the PNS
(competitive antagonists)
Interactions: Antihistamines and other cholinergic drugs
Side effects: dry mouth, ED, blurred vision, urinary hesitancy
Nursing Considerations: IBS symptoms, CNS changes, evaluate therapeutic
response
Patient Teachings: avoid driving, do not breastfeed
tropine
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sympathetic
how to tell if med is a barbiturate
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ends in barbital
Strongest opioid
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hydrocodone
Pharmokinetics
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the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism,
excretion (Aka what the body does to drug)
medication profile
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Classification: Antiepileptic
CNS drug
Indication: Seizures, Epilepsy( chronic recurrent),
Convulsion(involuntary/voluntary, skeletal and facial convulsions), Status
Epilepticus
Mech of Action: Not known, Decrease speed nerve impulse conduction,
may be alteration of Na2K and Ca ions across nerve cells
Interactions: NONE
Side effects: Mood changes, mental status changes, visual problems, GI
upset
Nursing Considerations: mental status, RLS, neuropathic pain, seizures, and
beers
, Patient Teachings: do not discontinue medicine abruptly, avoid driving,
carry emergency tag/bracelet and caution in pregnancy
Toxicity
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the degree to which a substance is biologically harmful.
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
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Classification: Anticholinergic Drug
Indication: GI upset, hypermobility (Diarrhea) , IBS
Mech Of Act: Block or inhibits actions of Acetylcholine in the PNS
(competitive antagonists)
Interactions: Antihistamines and other cholinergic drugs
Side effects: dry mouth, ED, blurred vision, urinary hesitancy
Nursing Considerations: IBS symptoms, CNS changes, evaluate therapeutic
response
Patient Teachings: avoid driving, do not breastfeed
tropine
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sympathetic
how to tell if med is a barbiturate
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ends in barbital
Strongest opioid
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hydrocodone
Pharmokinetics
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the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism,
excretion (Aka what the body does to drug)
medication profile
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