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Drug Study Silver Sulfadiazine

Silver sulfadiazine is a topical antibiotic that works by splitting into bactericidal concentrations of silver and sulfadiazine at the bacterial cell membrane and wall. It is indicated for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis. Common side effects include burning, itching, pain, rash, and skin necrosis. Nursing considerations include assessing the wound for signs of infection or sepsis and monitoring the patient for hypersensitivity reactions and skin rash.

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Drug Study Silver Sulfadiazine

Silver sulfadiazine is a topical antibiotic that works by splitting into bactericidal concentrations of silver and sulfadiazine at the bacterial cell membrane and wall. It is indicated for the prevention and treatment of wound sepsis. Common side effects include burning, itching, pain, rash, and skin necrosis. Nursing considerations include assessing the wound for signs of infection or sepsis and monitoring the patient for hypersensitivity reactions and skin rash.

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MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS / SIDE EFFECTS / Nursing

NAME OF DRUG
ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS Considerations

Generic Name: Indication: Side Effects:


silver sulfADIAZINE Splits to produce  Assess burned
bactericidal Prevention and  Burning tissue for
concentrations of silver treatment of wound  Itching pain infection
Brand Name: and sulfadiazine. Action sepsis  Rash (purulent
Dermazin is at  Skin necrosis discharge,
level of cell membrane excessive

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and cell wall moisture, odor,
Classification: Adverse Effects: and culture

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anti-infectives Contraindication: results) and
(topical)  Exfoliated sepsis

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sulfonamides Hypersensitivity dermatitis  Monitor for

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 Steven Johnsons hypersensitivity

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Syndrome reaction
Dosage:  Skin necrosis  Assess patient for

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-  Dermal crolysis skin rash
frequently during
therapy.

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