Drugs that increase cardiac output
Cardiac glycosides(digoxin) act by inhibiting sodium and potassium ATP and then making more calcium available to activate contracted proteins.
Cardiac contractility and cardiac output are increased.
Onset, peak, and duration vary widely among products.
Most products are metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
The most common side effects are cardiac disturbances, headache, hypotension, and GI symptoms.
Also common are blurred vision and yellow-green halos.
Assess:
Cardiac system: B/P, pulse, respirations, and increased urine output
Apical pulse for 1 min before giving product; if pulse ,60 bpm, take again in 1 hr; if still ,60 bpm, notify prescriber
Electrolytes: K, Na, Cl, Mg; renal function studies, including BUN and creatinine; and blood studies
Evaluate: Therapeutic response: decreased weight, edema, pulse, respiration; increased urine output
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Cardiotonics
1. CHIRAYU COLLEGE OF NURSING,
BHOPAL
Subject- Pharmacology
Topic- Cardiotonics
Placement Of Student- Bsc Nursing II Year
Prepared By
Mr. Migron Rubin
Lecturer
4. Mechanism Of Action
Cardiac glycosides(digoxin) act by inhibiting
sodium and potassium ATP and then making
more calcium available to activate contracted
proteins.
Cardiac contractility and cardiac output are
increased.
5. Pharmacokinetics
Onset, peak, and duration vary widely among
products.
Most products are metabolized in the liver and
excreted by the kidneys.
6. Side Effects
The most common side effects are cardiac
disturbances, headache, hypotension, and GI
symptoms.
Also common are blurred vision and yellow-
green halos.
7. USES
Deep venous thrombosis, MI, openheart surgery,
disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome; atrial
fibrillation with embolization, transfusion, and
dialysis.
8. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitive reactions may occur, and allergies
should be identified before these products are
given.
Also, persons with ventricular tachycardia,
ventricular fibrillation, and carotid sinus
syndrome should not use these products.
9. Nursing Implications
Assess:
Cardiac system: B/P, pulse, respirations, and
increased urine output
Apical pulse for 1 min before giving product;
if pulse ,60 bpm, take again in 1 hr; if
still ,60 bpm, notify prescriber
Electrolytes: K, Na, Cl, Mg; renal function
studies, including BUN and creatinine; and
blood studies
Evaluate: Therapeutic response: decreased weight,
edema, pulse, respiration; increased urine output
10. FAMILY TEACHING
Teach How to take pulse before taking product
Patient should record or graph pulse to
identify changes
To avoid hazardous activities until stabilized on
this product; dizziness commonly occurs
About the need for compliance in all areas
of medical regimen, including diet, exercise,
stress reduction, product therapy
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