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Cefalexin

This document summarizes the drug study of a patient named Katang-Katang who is taking the antibiotic Cephalexin. The drug is being used to treat skin and skin structure infections as well as GU infections caused by various bacteria. The dosage is 1 capsule of 500mg three times a day. Nursing responsibilities include instructing the patient to take the drug with food, complete the full course, report any side effects, and informing them about potential side effects like stomach upset, diarrhea and rash.

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Cefalexin

This document summarizes the drug study of a patient named Katang-Katang who is taking the antibiotic Cephalexin. The drug is being used to treat skin and skin structure infections as well as GU infections caused by various bacteria. The dosage is 1 capsule of 500mg three times a day. Nursing responsibilities include instructing the patient to take the drug with food, complete the full course, report any side effects, and informing them about potential side effects like stomach upset, diarrhea and rash.

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Far Eastern University Institute of Nursing DRUG STUDY Name: Inciong, Neil Kenneth B.

_______Section & Group: BSN301-Grp2B Date: February 18, 2013 Name of Patient: Katang-Katang, Jinky Generic/ Trade Name Cephalexin (Apo-Cephalex (CAN), Keflex, Novo-Lexin (CAN), NuCephalex (CAN) Dosage/ Frequency 1 cap 500 mg TID (8am-1pm-6pm) Classification Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (first generation Indication Skin and skin structure infections caused by staphyloco ccus, streptococcus GU infections caused by Escherichia coli, P.mirabilis, Klebsiella Head Nurse on Duty: Humilde, Abigail M. Bed No. Bed 4_ Clinical Intructor: Maam Dolores Bugna, RN, MAN Contraindication Allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins Side Effects Stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness Nursing Responsibilities Instruct to take drug with food Instruct to complete the full course of this drug even if she feel better Inform about side-effects Instruct to report adverse reactions immediately like severe diarrhea with blood, pus, or mucus, rash or hives, difficulty of breathing, unusual tiredness, fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising

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