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    The document contains a drug study on Cinnarizine (Stugeron) conducted by a nursing student. It lists the drug's classification, indications, side effects, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, mechanism of action, contraindications. Cinnarizine is an antihistamine used to treat vertigo, nausea, vomiting and motion sickness. It works by inhibiting calcium channels and binding to receptors. Nurses educate patients on its use and side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, rash and ensure safety during pregnancy or driving.

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    The document contains a drug study on Cinnarizine (Stugeron) conducted by a nursing student. It lists the drug's classification, indications, side effects, adverse effects, nursing responsibilities, mechanism of action, contraindications. Cinnarizine is an antihistamine used to treat vertigo, nausea, vomiting and motion sickness. It works by inhibiting calcium channels and binding to receptors. Nurses educate patients on its use and side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, rash and ensure safety during pregnancy or driving.

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    URDANETA CITY

    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES


    Owned and operated by the City Government of Urdaneta

    DRUG STUDY
    Name of Student: Fang, Marigel G.__________________ Year Level and Group: BSN 4 Block 2____________
    Affiliating Agency/Area: Manaoag Community Hospital Month/Year of Exposure: March________________

    DRUG CLASSIFICATION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

    Generic Name:

    Cinnarizine Antihistamine For the treatment of Central Nervous System : Significant: Epigastric Educate patient on motion sickness and prevention.
    vertigo/meniere's disease, Drowsiness, headache, GI discomfort, drowsiness;
    Brand Name: nausea and vomiting, upset, unsteadiness, new-onset or aggravation of Educate patient on taking anti-motion sickness medications
    motion sickness and also headache, depression parkinsonian symptoms. before the symptoms.
    Stugeron
    useful for vestibular dizziness and Inform the patient that the condition is benign.
    Dosage: symptoms of other origins. incoordination. Gastrointestinal disorders:
    Nausea, vomiting, dry Educate the patient on how to minimize stimuli that trigger
    Adult: As tab: 25 mg or Skin : Rash. mouth. motion sickness
    30 mg
    Gastrointestinal : Nausea, General disorders and Educate patients on the importance of hydration.
    As cap: 75 mg vomiting, diarrhea or administration site
    constipation, loss of appetite conditions: Fatigue. Wear sunglasses.
    Child: As 15 mg tab: 5-
    or increased appetite and
    12 years 15 mg; >12 Immune system disorders: Close the eyes.
    stomach pain.
    years Same as adult Hypersensitivity reaction.
    dose. Recline in a low position.
    Miscellaneous : Weight
    gain, perspiration or allergic Investigations: Increased
    Route: PO Avoid alcohol and caffeinated products.
    reactions and urinary weight.
    Frequency: difficulty or retention. Avoid a heavy fatty and spicy diet before travel.
    Nervous system disorders:
    Headache.
    As tab: tid
    Psychiatric disorders:
    As cap: once daily
    Hypersomnia.

    Skin and subcutaneous


    tissue disorders:
    Hyperhidrosis, lichenoid

    (075) 600 - 1507


    Brightfuture starts here San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
    ucu.edu.ph | ucu.collegeofhealthsciences@gmail.com
    URDANETA CITY
    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Owned and operated by the City Government of Urdaneta

    MECHANISM OF CONTRAINDICATIONS keratosis (including lichen


    ACTION planus).
    Caution should be exercised
    Cinnarizine inhibits in patients with history of
    contractions of vascular low blood pressure, during
    smooth muscle cells by pregnancy and
    blocking L-type and T-type breastfeeding.
    voltage gated calcium
    channels. Cinnarizine has It may cause dizziness or
    also been implicated in drowsiness, do not drive a
    binding to dopamine D2 car or operate machinery
    receptors, histamine H1 while taking this
    receptors, and muscarinic medication.
    acetylcholine receptors. Precaution: Avoid excess
    dosage.

    Checked by: _________________________________ Date: ____________________


    Clinical Instructor’s Name and Signature

    (075) 600 - 1507


    Brightfuture starts here San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
    ucu.edu.ph | ucu.collegeofhealthsciences@gmail.com

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