Pharmacology concept maps of commonly used Maternal Child medications

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Pharmacology Concept Maps for Maternal Child Medications:

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Drug: (Name of the medication)

Indication: (Reason for use in maternal and child health)

Mechanism of Action: (How the drug works in the body)

Route of Administration: (How the drug is given)

Side Effects: (Potential unwanted effects)

Contraindications: (Conditions where the drug should not be used)

Nursing Considerations: (Important points for nurses to know when administering the drug)

Additional Notes: (Any other relevant information)

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1. Prenatal Vitamins:

Drug: Prenatal Vitamins (Multivitamin containing folic acid, iron, calcium, and other essential nutrients) Indication: Prevent birth defects, promote fetal development, reduce maternal nutrient deficiencies Mechanism of Action: Provides essential nutrients for mother and fetus, promoting cellular growth and function Route of Administration: Oral Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, heartburn, urine discoloration Contraindications: Severe allergy to any component of the vitamin Nursing Considerations: Assess for allergies, encourage compliance, monitor for side effects Additional Notes: Dosage varies based on individual needs and trimester.

2. Oxytocin:

Drug: Oxytocin (Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk letdown) Indication: Induce or augment labor, control postpartum bleeding, promote milk letdown Mechanism of Action: Binds to oxytocin receptors in uterine and mammary tissue, stimulating contractions and milk ejection Route of Administration: Intravenous, intramuscular, intranasal Side Effects: Uterine overstimulation, fetal distress, nausea, vomiting, headache, chills Contraindications: Premature uterine rupture, cephalopelvic disproportion, severe preeclampsia Nursing Considerations: Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs, assess uterine tone and contractions, encourage frequent breastfeeding Additional Notes: Use with caution in women with history of cardiovascular disease or hypertension.

3. Nalbuphine:

Drug: Nalbuphine (Opioid pain medication with weaker respiratory depression effects than morphine) Indication: Manage moderate to severe pain in labor and delivery Mechanism of Action: Binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, inhibiting pain signals Route of Administration: Intravenous, intramuscular Side Effects: Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, itching Contraindications: Known opioid allergy, respiratory depression, severe hepatic or renal impairment Nursing Considerations: Assess pain level and vital signs, monitor respiratory rate, encourage non-pharmacological pain management methods Additional Notes: Has less potential for neonatal respiratory depression compared to other opioids.

4. Rh Immune Globulin:

Drug: Rh Immune Globulin (Antibody preparation) Indication: Prevent Rh sensitization in Rh-negative pregnant women who are carrying an Rh-positive fetus Mechanism of Action: Binds to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells preventing maternal immune system sensitization Route of Administration: Intramuscular Side Effects: Local injection site pain, redness, swelling, headache, chills Contraindications: Known allergy to immunoglobulin or human blood products Nursing Considerations: Administer postpartum within 72 hours of delivery or after miscarriage or abortion, educate mother about Rh incompatibility Additional Notes: Routine Rh prophylaxis has significantly reduced the incidence of Rh disease of the newborn.

5. Vitamin K injection:

Drug: Vitamin K injection (Fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting) Indication: Prevent Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in newborns Mechanism of Action: Activates clotting factors essential for stopping bleeding Route of Administration: Intramuscular Side Effects: Local injection site pain, transient redness, swelling Contraindications: None known Nursing Considerations: Administer immediately after birth, inform parents about the importance of Vitamin K supplementation Additional Notes: Routine Vitamin K administration at birth prevents neonatal Vitamin K deficiency bleeding.

6. Erythromycin eye ointment:

Drug: Erythromycin eye ointment (Antibiotic) Indication: Prevent neonatal ophthalmia neonatorum (eye infection) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae Mechanism of Action: Inhibits bacterial growth within the eye Route of Administration: Topical, applied to infant's eyes immediately after birth Side Effects: Local irritation, redness, tearing Contraindications: Known allergy to macrolide antibiotics Nursing Considerations: Wear gloves during application, avoid touching the tip of the tube, inform parents about potential side effects