NOTRE DAME OF TACURONG COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF NURSING CITY OF TACURONG

Drug Study
NAME: Generic: etoposides DRUG ACTION: Mechanism of Action: Damages DNA before mitosis (cycle-dependent and phasespecific). Death of rapidly replicating cells, particularly malignant ones. SIDE EFFECT: Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, unusual tiredness or, weakness, pale skin, fainting, dizziness, hair loss, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet. CONTRAINDICATION: Contraindicated in: Hypersensitivity; OB, Lactation: Pregnancy and Lactation; Known intolerance to benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, polyethylene. NSG. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Check for doctors order. R: To be assure that you are giving the right medication and dose to the right patient. 2. Verify the patient and explain the action of the drug. R: To check the right patient and so that the patient will be aware by explaining the action of the drug. 3. Observe for 10 rights in preparing and administering of drug. R: To prevent error. 4. Stay on the patient side and observe for any untoward effects. R: For immediate nursing care. 5. Perform hand washing before giving the medication. R: To prevent transmission of microorganism. 6. Advise the patient to eat dry crackers. R: To prevent nausea and vomiting. 7. Instruct patient to use soft

Brand name: Vepesid

Classification: Anti-neoplastic

Mode of Administration: Route: IVTT Dosage: 50 mg/ ml Time: OD

Bibliography: Adverse Effect: Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses Rash, hives, itching, 11TH Edition difficulty breathing, difficulty of swallowing, fast irregular or pounding heartbeat, seizures, Indication: -Refractory testicular yellowing of the skin or eyes. neoplasm (used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in patients who have already received chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation).

Special Precaution: Use cautiously in: Patient with childbearing potential; Active infections; Decreased bone marrow reserve; Hypoalbuminemia; Renal/hepatic impairement.

-Small cell lung carcinoma (first-line therapy, used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents)

Drug Interaction: Increase bone marrow depression with other antineoplastic or radiation therapy. May alter immune response to live-virus vaccines and increase risk of adverse effect.

toothbrush if stomatitis will occur. R: To prevent pain and lesion during brushing of teeth. 8. Offer attractive foods to the patient. R: To prevent anorexia. 9. Encourage the patient to stay in bed and limit activities when dizziness will occur. R: To prevent any accident. 10. Encourage the patient to take foods rich in potassium such as bananas and apple. R: to prevent dehydration when diarrhea will occur.