The document provides information on the drug clopidogrel including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that works by blocking ADP receptors on platelets to prevent clotting, and is used to treat patients at risk of ischemic events or with acute coronary syndrome, though it can cause side effects like headache, bleeding, and rash. Nurses should monitor for side effects, provide comfort measures, and educate patients on proper administration and reporting concerns.
The document provides information on the drug clopidogrel including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that works by blocking ADP receptors on platelets to prevent clotting, and is used to treat patients at risk of ischemic events or with acute coronary syndrome, though it can cause side effects like headache, bleeding, and rash. Nurses should monitor for side effects, provide comfort measures, and educate patients on proper administration and reporting concerns.
The document provides information on the drug clopidogrel including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that works by blocking ADP receptors on platelets to prevent clotting, and is used to treat patients at risk of ischemic events or with acute coronary syndrome, though it can cause side effects like headache, bleeding, and rash. Nurses should monitor for side effects, provide comfort measures, and educate patients on proper administration and reporting concerns.
The document provides information on the drug clopidogrel including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that works by blocking ADP receptors on platelets to prevent clotting, and is used to treat patients at risk of ischemic events or with acute coronary syndrome, though it can cause side effects like headache, bleeding, and rash. Nurses should monitor for side effects, provide comfort measures, and educate patients on proper administration and reporting concerns.
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Rez Gioz P.
Apego January 23, 2014
N-40 Patient’s name: Antonieto, Buron
Name of Classification of Mechanism of Indication Contraindications Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Drug Drug Action Generic Therapeutic: Inhibits Treatment of Contraindicated with CNS: Headache, History: Allergy Name: Adenosine di platelet patients at risk allergy to clopidogrel, dizziness, weakness, to clopidogrel, clopidogrel aggregation phosphate (A for ischemic active pathological syncope, flushing pregnancy, Trade by blocking Name: DP) receptor ADP events—history bleeding such as CV: Hypertension, lactation, bleeding Plavix antagonist receptors on of MI, ischemic peptic ulcer or edema disorders, recent Antiplatelet platelets, stroke, peripheral intracranial Dermatologic: Rash, p surgery, hepatic preventing Availability: artery disease hemorrhage, lactation. ruritus impairment, peptic clumping of Tablets— Pregnancy GI: Nausea, GI ulcer platelets. Treatment of Use cautiously with 75 mg Category B patients with bleeding disorders, distress, constipation, Provide small, acute coronary recent surgery, hepatic diarrhea, GI bleed frequent meals if GI syndrome impairment, Other: Increased upset occurs (not as pregnancy. bleeding risk common as with aspirin). Provide comfort measures and arrange for analgesics if headache occurs. Take daily as prescribed. May be taken with meals. may experience these side effects: Dizziness, light- headedness (this may pass as you adjust to the drug); headache (lie down in a cool environment and rest; OTC preparations may help); nausea, gastric distress (eat frequent small meals); prolonged bleeding (alert doctors, dentists of this drug use). Report skin rash, chest pain, fainting, severe headache, abnormal bleeding. .
Chief complaint: Right cerebral tumor left sided weakness
