| Drug and Dosage | Use | Action | Assessment: Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipecac syrup—Adults, elderly adults, children >12 yr: PO 15–30 mL followed by 3–4 glasses of water. Children 1–12 yr: PO 15 mL followed by 1–2 glasses of water Infants 6 mo–1 yr: PO 5–10 mL followed by 1 glass of water | Emergency emetic for poison ingestion | NH4 ions cause gastric irritation | Violent emesis, tachycardia, decreased BP, dyspnea |
| NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Contraindicated in liver and renal disease; if given for emesis, follow dose with as much water as client will drink. Should not be used in the home. Dosage and usage are controversial, as is repetition of dose if vomiting has not occurred in 20–30 min after giving first dose. | |||