DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification and Indications and Side Effects and Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Mechanism of Action Contraindications Adverse Effects
Generic Name: Classifications: Indications: Side Effects: ● Observe 10 Rights in
Obimin plus Multivitamins/dietary  A pre- and postnatal Gastrointestinal effects Do not take more than the giving or
supplement supplements to help (e.g. nausea, vomiting, recommended or prescribed administering
provide adequate diarrhea, bloating, dose. medication.
Trade/ Brand Name: supply of vitamins, abdominal discomfort, ● Ask if the client is
Obimin plus Mechanism of Actions: minerals and omega- constipation), halitosis, allergic to any
Unilab Elevate the blood 3 fatty acids, DHA eructation, “fishy”- component of the
homocysteinemia that is and EPA, during smelling breath, skin and drug.
associated with common pregnancy and urine, black stools. ● Check doctor’s order
Dosage: pregnancy complications lactation. ● Inform patient about
1 tablet such as preeclamsia and Adverse Effects: some possible adverse
adverse pregnancy Contraindications:  Omega-3 Fatty and side effects.
outcomes such as  If the patient is Acids: Rare ● Assess the bowel
Route: prematurity and very low allergic to any minor side functioning that she
Oral birth weight. component of the effects that have may experience
product. been reported diarrhea or
 Hypersensitivity include mild constipation and if this
Frequency and Timing gastrointestinal happen let the doctor
OD for 1 month upset such as know and immediately
nausea and use appropriate
diarrhea, nursing measures.
halitosis (bad ● Encourage the client
breath), to take the drug with a
eructation food or with a full
(belching) and stomach to avoid
"fishy" smelling gastrointestinal
breath, skin and discomforts.
urine. ● Give teachings about
 Zinc: Gastrointes proper oral hygiene to
tinal side effects prevent halitosis
such as nausea which includes
and vomiting. perform oral care at
 Iron: Gastrointes least twice a day. Use
 tinal side effects a toothbrush with
such as nausea, flouride toothpaste to
vomiting, brush all teeth, gums,
bloating, and tongue, palate areas
upper abdominal for at least 2 minutes.
discomfort. Gargle with sodium
 Other chloride solution or
undesirable water twice a day or
effects may after every meal. Also,
include black keeping the mouth
stools, diarrhea hydrated can reduce
or constipation. mouth odor.