Pharmacology For Nurses

Enhance your pharmacology knowledge and skills with our comprehensive Pharmacology for Nurses collection of resources specifically for nursing students.

Pantoprazole Protonix Nursing Considerations & Patient Teachings

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Pantoprazole (Protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that effectively reduces stomach acid production. It’s commonly prescribed for various gastrointestinal conditions and acid-related disorders. Generic names: Pantoprazole Brand names: Protonix, Pantoloc (CAN), Pantozol, Controloc, Somac Pharmacologic class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Therapeutic class: Antiulcer agent, gastric acid secretion inhibitor Mechanism of action: Pantoprazole works by … Read more

Amlodipine Nursing Considerations

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amlodipine nursing considerations

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow, making it an essential medication in cardiovascular care. Generic names: Amlodipine besylate Brand names: Norvasc, Katerzia, Consensi, Norliqva, Amvaz Pharmacologic class: Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive, antianginal Mechanism of action: Amlodipine … Read more

Azithromycin (Zithromax) Nursing Considerations & Patient Teachings

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azithromycin nursing considerations

Azithromycin is a widely prescribed macrolide antibiotic commonly known as Zithromax or Z-pak. It is used to treat various bacterial infections and has become one of the most frequently prescribed antibiotics in clinical practice. This comprehensive guide covers essential nursing considerations, patient teachings, and clinical information about azithromycin. Generic and Brand Names Generic name: Azithromycin … Read more

Buspirone Nursing Considerations

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buspirone nursing considerations

Buspirone is an anxiolytic medication commonly known as BuSpar. It belongs to the azapirone class of medications and is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone does not cause physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms. Generic names: Buspirone Brand names: BuSpar, Bustab, Vanspar Pharmacologic class: Azapirone Therapeutic class: Anxiolytic Mechanism of action: … Read more

Cefepime Nursing Considerations

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cefepime nursing considerations

Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various severe bacterial infections. It demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, making it particularly valuable in treating serious infections. Generic names: Cefepime Brand names: Maxipime, Cefomax, Neopime Pharmacologic class: Fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic Therapeutic class: Anti-infective, antibiotic Mechanism of action: Cefepime works by … Read more