MedMaster by NURSING.com

MedMaster by NURSING.com

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  • Furosemide: Lasix (diuretics)
    Generic Name Furosemide Trade Name Lasix Indication edema, hypertension Action prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, increase excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium Therapeutic Class diuretics Pharmacologic Class loop diuretics Nursing Considerations use caution with liver disease may cause hypotension, dry mouth, excessive urination, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, metabolic alkalosis hypokalemia may […]
    5 min
  • Ferrous Sulfate: Feosol (antianemics)
    Generic Name ferrous sulfate Trade Name Feosol Indication prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia Action Iron is essential for hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes, it is transported to organs where it becomes part of iron stores Therapeutic Class antianemics Pharmacologic Class iron supplements Nursing Considerations may cause seizures, hypotension, constipation, epigastric pain, diarrhea, skin staining, anaphylaxis […]
    3 min
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro): antidepressant
    Generic Name escitalopram Trade Name Lexapro Indication major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, PCD, PTSD, social phobia Action Increases the extracellular levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake Therapeutic Class Antidepressant Pharmacologic Class SSRI Nursing Considerations … Continued
    4 min

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