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What is the trade name for Betamethasone?
What class does Betamethasone belong to?
Adrenal glucocorticoid, long acting Corticosteroid
What are the indications for using Betamethasone?
Anti-inflammatory agent; reduces swelling, treats allergies or autoimmune disorder; asthma
What routes are available for Betamethasone administration?
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What is the trade name for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?
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What class does Depo-Provera belong to?
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What is the trade name for Calcium Gluconate?
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Study Notes
Betamethasone
- Trade names include Celestone and Dexamethasone.
- Classified as an adrenal glucocorticoid and a long-acting corticosteroid.
- Used as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce swelling, treat allergies, autoimmune disorders, and asthma.
- Administered orally (PO), intramuscularly (IM), or intravenously (IV) when using Dexamethasone.
- Common side effects: hypertension, erythema, pruritus, depression, euphoria.
- Adverse effects include Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, cardiovascular accidents (CVA), glaucoma, cataracts, paraplegia, and reactivation of pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Nursing considerations involve assessing for adrenal insufficiency, monitoring intake/output (I/O), weight, level of consciousness (LOC), and signs of Crohn's disease or Cushing's syndrome.
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)
- Trade name is Depo-Provera.
- Classified as a contraceptive hormone.
- Primarily used for contraception.
- Routes of administration include orally (PO) and intramuscularly (IM).
- Common side effects: weight gain, abdominal pain, dizziness, headaches, amenorrhea.
- Adverse side effects include anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism, and bone loss.
- Nursing implications include monitoring blood pressure (BP), menstrual cycles, and weight gain.
Calcium Gluconate
- Trade name is Cal-G.
- Functions as a calcium supplement.
- Indicated for the treatment and prevention of hypocalcemia.
- Administered orally (PO) or intravenously (IV).
- Common side effects: abnormal taste in the mouth, constipation, flatulence, swollen abdomen.
- Adverse side effects can include cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, calculi, and prostate cancer.
- Nursing considerations include observing symptoms of hypocalcemia, monitoring BP, pulse, electrocardiogram (ECG), hypotension, cardiac arrest, and serum calcium levels.
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