Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) PDF

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Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

phenazopyridine (Pyridium) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

46 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Urinary tract analgesic CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action The medication is an azo dye that functions as a local anesthetic on the mucosa of the urinary tract.

Therapeutic Use Relieves manifestations of burning with urination, pain, frequency, and urgency

Complications GI upset Bright orange-red urine

Medication Administration oral only

Contraindications/Precautions Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease are contraindications

Nursing Interventions Assess patient for urgency, frequency, and pain on urination prior to and throughout therapy

Interactions n/a

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Decrease in pain and burning on urination

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- This medication changes urine to an orange-red color. Tell clients that the urine can stain clothes. - Instruct clients to take it with or after meals to minimize GI discomfort

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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