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Famotidine - Med card
Nursing Pharmacology
Keiser University
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A
Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Complications
Contraindications/Precautions
Interactions
Medication Administration
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Therapeutic Use
Nursing Interventions
Client Education
Famotidine anti-ulcer agent
Inhibits the action of histamine at the H receptor site located primarily in gastric parietal cells.
PO (oral suspensions, premixed infusion, tablets)As, IV.
May decrease absorption of ketoconazole, itraconazole, atazanavir, gefitinib.
Hypersensitivity. renal impairment.
Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, arrhythmias, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, neutropenia,
Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcers. Treatment of heart burn, acid indigestion, sour stomach. Prevention.
Assess for abdominal pain.
Decrease in abdominal pain, heartburn, acid indigestion, prevention of gastric irritation and bleeding.
Instruct patient to take medication as directed for the full course of therapy; advise patient that smoking interferes with the medication. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Famotidine - Med card
Course: Nursing Pharmacology
University: Keiser University
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