cetirizine HCL

S/E:

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dry mouth, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, vomiting

Nursing Considerations:

• Relief of seasonal allergies & perennial allergic rhinitis caused by molds, animal dander
• Avoid alcohol during therapy

fexofenadine

Nursing considerations:

• Avoid alcohol, CNS depressants
• Notify physician if taking erythromycin or ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• Of taking aluminum mag antacid, take antacid a few hours before or after taking this medication

hydroxyzine

Nursing considerations:

Tx:

• pruritus, pre-op anxiety, post-op N/V
• Potentiate opioid analgesics & Sedation

celecoxib

Nursing considerations:

1. Menstrual, acute, chronic arthritis pain
2. Can take w/out regard to meals
3. Increasing doses does not appear to increase effectiveness
4. Do not take if allergic to sulfonamides, ASA, or NSAIDs

naproxen

Nursing considerations:

1. Mgmt of mild to moderate pain
2. Tx- for gouty arthritis, osteoarthritis, RA, dysmenorrhea
3. Hypersensitivity for those who have asthma or ASA sensitivity
4. Contact dr. if blurred vision, ringing/roaring in ear= poss. toxicity
5. Contact dr if black stools, flulike symptoms or changes in urinary pattern, edema, weight gain, blood in urine= poss. kidney damage
6. Avoid use with ASA, steroids and alcohol
7. May increase risk of MI or stroke

codeine

Nursing considerations:

1. Tx of moderate to severe pain & nonproductive cough
2. Do not give if respiration's are <12 bpm
3. Withdrawal symptoms may occur: N/V, cramps, fever, faintness, anorexia
4. Physical dependency may result

hydrocodone bitartrate & acetaminophen

Nursing considerations:

1. For moderate to moderately severe pain
2. If used w/CNS depressants and/or ETOH may result in addictive CNS depression
3. May be habit forming
4. Use w/caution with patients w/pulmonary considerations

hydromorphoone