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Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
5-7 days 36-72 hours 2-5 days
Why is your patient taking this medication?
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Abciximab, androgens, capecitabine, cefoperazone,
cefotetan, chloral hydrate, chloramphenicol, clopidogrel,
disulfiram, fluconazole, fluoroquinolones, itraconazole, Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
metronidazole, Limit intake of Vitamin K foods, avoid IM injections, or activities leading to
thrombolytics, eptifibatid, tirofiban, ticlopidine, sulfonamides, injury, use soft toothbrush, don't floss, shave with electric razor, venipunctures
quinidine, quinine, NSAID's, valproates, aspirin, acetaminophen, and injection sites require pressure to prevent bleeding or hematoma
alcohol, barbiturates, hormonal contraceptives, formation. Report and sign of bleeding or bruising; Don't dring alcohol or take
OTC, especially those containing aspirin; frequent lab test to monitor.
Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
Signs of bleeding and hemorrhage (bleeding this med? Prolonged PT (1.3-2.0 times the control; may
gums; nosebleed; unusual bruising; tarry, black PT is excessively prolonged or if minor vary with indication) or INR of 2-4.5 without
stool; hematuria; fall in hematocrit or blood bleeding occurs. signs of hemorrhage.
pressure; guaiac-positive stools, urine, or
nasogastric aspirate.
vital signs