Optic Drugs
Azithromycin
Indications
Treating lower respiratory tract infections and upper respiratory tract
Mechanism of Action
It absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract with an oral bioavailability of approximately 37% peak concentration occurs approximately 2-3 hours after oral administration
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to microlide antibiotic
Side effects
Neutropenia
Chest pains
Nausea
Route of administration
Orally
Storage
Store between 25 degrees Celsius
Avoid direct sunlight
Ofloxacin
Indications
Mild to moderate infection due to susceptible strains of designated microorganisms
Mechanism of Action
Inhabits to topoisomerase, enzymes which blocks or inhabits relaxation of supercoiled DNA and promotes breaking of stranded DNA
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to someone with a history of hypersensitivity associated with the use of ofloxacin
Side effects
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Skin itching
Nausea and headache
Route of administration
Orally
Intravenous injection
Opthamic
Storage
Away from heat
Direct sunlight
Sealed container
Away from moisture
Sinuend
Indications
For symptomatic relief of symptoms associated with colds and influenza
Mechanism of Action
Containing analgesia, antipyretic, sympathomimetic and histamine
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Kidney or liver function impaired
Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
Side effects
Insomnia
Vomiting may occur
Route of administration
Orally
Topical
Storage
Avoid from direct sunlight
Store at 25 degrees Celsius
Ciprofloxacin
Indications
For treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolate of the designated microorganisms of this acute otitis media and extrna
Mechanism of Action
Inhabits DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Contraindicated with drug, small amount of magnesium in the body and low amount is potassium in blood
Side effects
Itching or pain after using
Stuffy nose and sore throat
Fussiness of headache
Storage
Away from heat and moisture
Store in room temperature
Route of administration
Orally
Intravenous
Topical (ear drops and eye drops)