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This document provides information about the medication Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration. It is being given to the patient to prevent hemorrhaging after a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure. Nursing implications include monitoring for contraindications like active intravascular clotting and common side effects. The medication can interact with clotting factors and may elevate serum potassium levels.

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This document provides information about the medication Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar) including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration. It is being given to the patient to prevent hemorrhaging after a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure. Nursing implications include monitoring for contraindications like active intravascular clotting and common side effects. The medication can interact with clotting factors and may elevate serum potassium levels.

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NURS 2466 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Aminocaproic Amicar Fibrinolysis 2000 PO Q 6 hours
Acid inhibitor mg
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
2 hours unknown N/A 6 g over 24 hr after prostate surgery (not >30 g/day)

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
To prevent hemorrhage after TURP N/A

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Inhibits the action of plasminogen .Contraindicated in active intravascular clotting, interacts
with clotting factors
Common side effects
No frequent side effects

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Increased CPK, AST, and serum aldolase may indicate
No known interactions myopathy, May elevate serum potassium
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Instruct patient to notify the nurse immediately if bleeding
recurs or if thromboembolic symptoms develop
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess for bleeding med? Cessation of bleeding
I wouldn’t unless the doctor d/c’d the
order

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