Question

This is a partnered assignment started and discussed in class. Using Davis's Drug Guide, add any additional resources to finalize one card for each of the two researched drugs. Put your names on the two cards and include the following:

Name of the Drug

Classification of Drug

Mechanism of Action

Recommended Dose

Routes of Administration

Potential Side Effects

Possible Adverse Effects

Special Nursing Care Considerations and Implications for this Drug

Answer 1

Anidulafungin

Classification : echinocandins

Mechanism of action : candidemia, other candidal infections, oesophageal candidiasis

Recommended dose : IV ; Adults oesophageal candidiasis 100mg on day 1 and then 50 mg daily

For cadidemia and other candidal infection 200mg on day 1 and then 100mg daily.

Route of administration: intavenous

Side effects : dyspnoea, urticaria, flushing, rash

Possible adverse effects : decreased BP and potassium concentration, increase LFTs

Special consideration : administer at rate lower or equal to 1.2mg/ min to reduce infusion reaction. Monitor parameters like BP, temperature, HR, K+