Medications for Sexuality Module

Doryx and Vibramycin are brand names for [blank_start]Doxycycline[blank_end].

Doxycycline treats various infections caused by unusual organisms such as [blank_start]Chlamydia[blank_end], Rickettsia, Borrelia burgdorferi. Treatment of gonorrhea and [blank_start]syphilis[blank_end] in [blank_start]penicillin[blank_end]-allergic patients.

Possible side-effects of Doxycycline include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, [blank_start]bone marrow suppression[blank_end], [blank_start]superinfection[blank_end].

You should avoid taking Doxycycline with [blank_start]antacids[blank_end] and [blank_start]dairy[blank_end] products. Women should use non-hormonal method of [blank_start]contraception[blank_end] while taking this medication. Use [blank_start]sunscreen[blank_end] and protective clothings. Watch for signs of [blank_start]yeast[blank_end] infection.

Ceftriaxone is used to treat [blank_start]skin[blank_end] and [blank_start]skin[blank_end] structure infections, uncomplicated [blank_start]gynecologic[blank_end] infections, including [blank_start]gonorrhea[blank_end]. It binds to the bacterial [blank_start]cell wall membrane[blank_end], causing cell death.

Possible side effects of ceftriaxone include [blank_start]pseudomembranous[blank_end] colitis, diarrhea, anaphylaxis, [blank_start]superinfection[blank_end], [blank_start]rash[blank_end], and [blank_start]bone marrow suppression[blank_end].

When taking ceftriaxone, you should notify the doctor if [blank_start]fever[blank_end], diarrhea, [blank_start]blood[blank_end] or [blank_start]mucus[blank_end] in stool occurs. Notify the doctor of any allergy to [blank_start]penicillins[blank_end]. Women should use [blank_start]non-hormonal[blank_end] birth control method while taking this medication. Observe for signs of [blank_start]anaphylaxis[blank_end].

Penicillin G binds to bacterial [blank_start]cell wall[blank_end], causing cell death.

Possible side effects of Penicillin G includes [blank_start]seizures[blank_end], [blank_start]pseudomembranous[blank_end] colitis, nausea, vomiting, [blank_start]bone marrow[blank_end] suppression, anaphylaxis, and [blank_start]superinfection[blank_end].

Nursing Considerations for Penicillin G include: Use [blank_start]barrier[blank_end] method if using oral contraceptives [blank_start]Yeast[blank_end] infections may occur Notify doctor if the following occur: [blank_start]abdominal[blank_end] cramping, [blank_start]fever[blank_end], [blank_start]blood[blank_end] in the stool, diarrhea Monitor [blank_start]bowel[blank_end] function Observe for signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis: rash, pruritus, [blank_start]laryngeal[blank_end] edema, [blank_start]wheezing[blank_end]

Azithromycin is an Anti-infective/[blank_start]Macrolide[blank_end] agent for atypical [blank_start]mycobacterium[blank_end]. It inhibits [blank_start]protein[blank_end] synthesis at the level of the 50S bacterial [blank_start]ribosome[blank_end]. It is effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as mycobacteria.

Possible side effects of Azithromycin include: Pseudomembranous colitis, [blank_start]angioedema[blank_end], nausea, [blank_start]fatigue[blank_end], [blank_start]Stevens-Johnson[blank_end] syndrome, and [blank_start]ototoxicity[blank_end]. Patients should report [blank_start]blood[blank_end] in the stool. Take the [blank_start]entire[blank_end] prescription as directed with [blank_start]food[blank_end]. Observe for s/s of [blank_start]anaphylaxis[blank_end].

[blank_start]Acyclovir[blank_end], also known as Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication. PO, [blank_start]IV[blank_end] : Treatment of recurrent [blank_start]genital[blank_end] herpes infections. [blank_start]Topical[blank_end]: Treatment of recurrent herpes labialis ([blank_start]cold sores[blank_end])

Possible side effects of Acyclovir include: seizures, [blank_start]headache[blank_end], [blank_start]dizziness[blank_end], nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rashes, [blank_start]Stevens-Johnson[blank_end] syndrome, changes in [blank_start]menstrual cycle[blank_end], [blank_start]joint pain[blank_end], [blank_start]renal failure[blank_end].

Nursing considerations for Acyclovir: [blank_start]Condoms[blank_end] should always be used during sexual contact Women with [blank_start]genital[blank_end] herpes should have yearly [blank_start]pap-smears[blank_end]. Wash [blank_start]hands[blank_end] after touching affected areas to avoid spreading the viral infection to other areas of the body. Monitor [blank_start]BUN[blank_end], serum [blank_start]creatinine[blank_end] and creatinine clearance rate [blank_start]before[blank_end] and [blank_start]during[blank_end] therapy.