University:
College
Course:
College Nursing
Academic year:

2023
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trousseaus

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Ergotamine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ Pharm-38 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Ergot Alkaloids CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Vasoconstriction to reduce the blood flow in cerebral arteries that may lead to relieve of vascular headaches Therapeutic Use Used to treat migraine headaches Complications Numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet Fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat Medication Administration Sub-lingual tablet Contraindications/Precautions Renal or liver dysfunction, sepsis, HTN, history of MI, CAD, pregnancy Nursing Interventions Control environmental noise and light Monitor for dizziness, vertigo Interactions Triptans, antifungal meds, macrolide antibiotics, and grapefruit juice Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Relief from migraine headaches Store at room temperature in a dry place Protect from heat and light Take at the first sign of a migraine headache