University:
Keiser University
Course:
N 180 | Nursing Pharmacology
Academic year:

2024
Views:

212

Pages:

1
Author:

do3ran7ut

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Famotidine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ anti-ulcer agent CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site located primarily in gastric parietal cells. Therapeutic Use Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcers. Treatment of heart burn, acid indigestion, sour stomach. Prevention. Complications Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, arrhythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, neutropenia, Medication Administration PO (oral suspensions, premixed infusion, tablets)As, IV. Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity. renal impairment. Nursing Interventions Assess for abdominal pain. Interactions May decrease absorption of ketoconazole, itraconazole, atazanavir, gefitinib. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Decrease in abdominal pain, heartburn, acid indigestion, prevention of gastric irritation and bleeding. Instruct patient to take medication as directed for the full course of therapy; advise patient that smoking interferes with the medication. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.