Drug Name Action Contraindication Indication Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities

GN: Ampicillin Destroys bacteria -Hypersensitivity to >Intra-abdominal,

Sodium by inhibiting penicillin sodium or gynecologic and CNS: seizures, Monitor for seizures
bacterial cell-wall other beta-lactamase skin-structure lethargy, anxiety, when giving high doses.
BN: Unasyn synthesis during inhibators infections caused confusion, dizziness Ensure pt. safety
microbial by susceptible
Classification: multiplication enzymes CV: thrombophlebitis Monitor for vein
Therapeutic producing strains irritation/inflammation
Class: Anti >Slow infusion
Infective Dosage and
Preparation: GI: nausea, vomiting, Advise pt to minimize GI
1 g IV q 8 hours diarrhea, upset by eating small,
frequent servings of
Availability: food and drinking plenty
Injection: Vials, of fluids
piggyback vials
containing abdominal pain, Administer with full
>1.5 g (1 g amp gastritis stomach
sodium & 0.5 g
sulbactam
sodium) Skin: rash, urticaria, Instruct pt. to
diaphoresis immediately report s/sx
>3 g (2 g amp of hypersensitivity
sodium & 1 g reactions
sulbactam
sodium)

>15 g (10 g amp

sodium & 5 g
sulbactam
sodium)