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    The document provides information on administering the medication Metronidazole (Flagyl) intravenously, including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. Details are given on the peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. Nursing implications are outlined focusing on contraindications, warnings, interactions, common side effects, and teaching points for the patient.

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    The document provides information on administering the medication Metronidazole (Flagyl) intravenously, including its classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. Details are given on the peak effect, onset, duration, and normal dosage range. Nursing implications are outlined focusing on contraindications, warnings, interactions, common side effects, and teaching points for the patient.

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    NURS 1566 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


    Metronidazole Flagyl Anti-infective 500 mg IVPB Q 8 hr

    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range


    End of infusion Rapid 6-8 hours Initial dose 12 mg/kg, then 7.5 mg/kg q 6-8 hr or 500 mg
    q 6-8 hr (not to exceed 4g/day)
    RATE OF ADMINISTRATION: Infuse over 60 min Q 8
    hr.
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Treatment of abdominal abscess that resulted from solutions
    surgery one month ago for diverticulitis. Flagyl IV TRU is prediluted and ready to use. Prefilled
    plastic minibags should not be used in series
    connections; air embolism may result. Crystals may
    form during refrigeration but will dissolve when warmed
    to room temp. Preparation of Flagyl IV, powder for
    reconstitution requires a specific process. Do not use
    aluminum needles or hubs; color will turn orange/rust.
    Add 4.4 ml of sterile or bacteriostatic sterile water, or
    0.9% or bacteriostatic 0.9% NaCl for injection (100
    mg/ml). Dilute further to at least 8 mg/ml with 0.9%
    NaCl, D5W, or LR. Neutralize solution with 5 mEq
    sodium bicarbonate for each 500 mg.
    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in susceptible Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity to parabens (topical
    organisms. only)
    Common side effects
    CNS: seizures, dizziness, headache. EENT: tearing
    (topical only).GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea,
    diarrhea, dry mouth, furry tongue, vomiting. DERM:
    rashes. LOCAL: phlebitis at IV site. NEURO: peripheral
    neuropathy. MISC: superinfection.

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) May alter results of serum AST, ALT, and LDH tests.
    Cimetidine may decrease the metabolism of
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    metronidazole.
    medication
    Do not drink alcohol for at least 1 day following
    treatment. May cause dizziness, lightheadedness.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess for infection (vital signs, med? Resolution of signs and
    appearance of wound, sputum, urine, and Culture and sensitivity results indicate symptoms of infection.
    stool; WBC) at beginning and throughout this anti-infective would not be Significant results should
    therapy. effective against this type of infection. be seen within 3 weeks.

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