Drug Cards for Polysporin, Isotretinoin, Clotrimazole and Lindane

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Drug cards for Polysporin (Topical)
Classification: Antibiotics
Generic Name: Polymycin B sulfate and Bacitracin
Example of Trade Name: Polysporin
Action: It is a drug that interferes with the function of plasma membrane permeability
(Lammertink et al. 2015) and disrupts synthesis of bacterial wall in the plasma. In brief, it
can be said that it has bacteriostatic effect.
Contraindications: The drug has no disease contraindications, however the drug has
contraindications with Bacitracin, Polymyxins and colistin (Colantonio and Kirshen 2017).
Indications: It is indicated for use in minor wounds and to treat mild skin infections.
Main side effects: Some of the side-effects of the drug include redness and irritation of the
eyes (Esteban-Vives et al. 2016).
Main serious adverse effects: Some of the serious side-effects include fungal infection,
balance and hearing related problems. In addition, some serious allergic reactions to this drug
includes dizziness, rashes, itching and breathing problem.
Interactions: The drug has no serious interaction characteristics. However, before taking this
medication, details must be taken regarding other medications and herbal products taken by
the patient.
Nursing considerations:
a. Assessments: Before taking this medication, it is necessary to assess medical history
of patient and identify history of skin condition like eczema and chicken pox

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b. Administration: With the perspective of medication administration, there is a need to
instruct regarding topical use of the medications. Preventing entry of the product into the
mouth and eyes are important.
c. Evaluation: After giving the medication there is a need to conduct evaluation
regarding allergies and medical history of patients. Any possible changes in vital signs after
using the medications can also be done.
d. Patient teaching: Nurses need to give education regarding side-effects of the drug,
dose considerations and avoiding the medication during pregnancy.
Drug cards for Isotretinoin
Classification: Retinoid derivative of Vitamin A
Generic name: Isotretinoin
Example of trade name: Sotret
Action: The drug exhibits its action by altering the progress through cell cycle and apoptosis.
The initiation of this action prevents sebum production, blocks pores and reduces the growth
of acne. By this pathophysiological process, the drug aids in acne treatment (Cozzolino
Domingo and Soares 2018).
Indications: The drug is indicates for use to treat severe cystic acne when other treatments
options has not worked (Lee et al. 2016).
Main side-effects: Some of the side-effects associated with this drug include dry lips,
stomach pain, swelling of the eyelids and crusty skin (Sodhi et al. 2016)
Main serious-effects: Other adverse effects of the drug include mood changes, joint or muscle
pain, peeling of the skins and sore throat.