Famotidine (Pepcid) PDF

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Nursing Program – Medication Portfolio Generic Name:

Trade Names:

Pharmacologic Classification:

Therapeutic Classification:

Famotidine

Pepcid

histamine H2 antagonists

antiulcer agents

Routes

Doses

Frequency/Times

Action/Purpose

Major Side Effects

Nursing Interventions

Labs

PO, IV

20 mg

BID

Purpose / Use:

Drug induced hepatitis, hallucinations, ARRYTHMIAS, ↓ sperm count, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, AGRANULOCYTOSIS, APLASTIC ANEMIA.

Pre-Administration:

CBC with differential, kidney function.

Healing and prevention of ulcers. ↓ symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux. ↓ secretion of gastric acid secretion.

Action:

Inhibits H2-receptor site histamines and thereby inhibiting gastric secretions.

Assess for epigastric or abdominal pain and frank or occult blood in the stool, emesis, or gastric aspirate. Monitor Vitals

Contraindications: Post-Administration: Hypersensitivity and phenylketonuria. Use cautiously in: renal impairment, OB, and lactation.

Assess for epigastric or abdominal pain and frank or occult blood in the stool, emesis, or gastric aspirate. Monitor Vitals

Date

Patient Age/Diagnosis

Reason Prescribed

Ordered Dose /Frequency

Patient Response

Relevant Labs

Relevant Vital Signs

Nursing Interventions

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Valencia College Nursing Program - Medication Portfolio - mam 7-17-2011...