Score: _________ Grade: _____________

DRUG SUMMARY

Name of Drug Date Classification Dose Mechanism Specific Side Effects Nursing Implications
Generic Ordered Frequency of Action Indication
(Brand) Route

Amlodipine antihypertensive 10 mg tab Inhibits the Alone or with CNS: BEFORE:

(Norvasc) s od transport of other agents headache, >Monitor blood pressure
PO calcium into in the dizziness, and pulse before therapy.
myocardial management fatigue. >Monitor intake and
and vascular of CV: peripheral output ratios and daily
smooth hypertension, edema, angina, weight
muscle cells, angina bradycardia, DURING:
resulting in pectoris, and hypotension, >Monitor blood pressure
inhibition of vasospastic palpitations. and pulse during dose
excitation- (Prinzmetal's) GI: gingival titration.
contraction angina. hyperplasia, >May be administered
coupling and nausea. without regard to meals.
subsequent Derm: flushing. AFTER:
contraction. >Monitor blood pressure
and pulse periodically
during therapy.

Reference: DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 8th EDITION___