Medication tracking sheet week 4 #1 - visbiome PDF

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Gwynedd-Mercy University Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing Medication Tracking Sheet across the Curriculum Major Drug Classification(s): _Probiotic

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Generic drug name: _Lactobacillus_____ Trade Name: _Visbiome

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Normal Dosage Range: _1 -2 capsules per day ______ Routes of Administration: _orally through tablets, capsules, granules, powders, or liquid form___________ Drug Action (how does it work?): Provides live microorganisms that form part of the natural healthy flora in your gastrointestinal tract. ____________

Uses: Used to keep a normal balance of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Helps to treat patients with irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, and hepatic encephalopathy.

Nursing Considerations (what do you need to know when giving this med): Assess whether patient is also taking antibiotics, as antibiotics may inactivate the live bacteria in Visbiome. Do not give Visbiome within 4 hours after taking antibiotics. _____________

Side Effects: _Signs of an allergic reaction, such as a rash, hives, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing or swelling of the mouth, dizziness, fatigue, thirst, muscle pain, bone pain, weight loss, bloating, stomach cramps, or headaches. TO BE COMPLETED ON ALL MEDS WHETHER YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO GIVE THEM OR NOT. You MUST document how you will assess medication effectiveness, even if the medication was not given. Date/ Client initials

Reason for use with this patient

Drug dose, route of administration and frequency. Include assessment/evaluation of drug effectiveness and side effects observed.

9/29/20 GS

To balance out the bacteria in the GI tract and help treat pt’s chronic nausea and vomiting

1 capsule once daily orally. Monitor bowel movements and assess bowel sounds periodically during therapy. Observe for any side effects like dizziness, stomach cramps and bloating....