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salicylates, or compounds containing
the para-aminophenol group
b. Aminobenzoates block the absorption
of aminosalicylate sodium.
3. Side and adverse effects
a. Hypersensitivity
b. Bitter taste in the mouth
c. Gastrointestinal tract irritation
d. Exfoliative dermatitis
e. Blood dyscrasias
f. Crystalluria
g. Changes in thyroid function

4. Interventions

a. Assess for hypersensitivity.
b. Offer water to rinse the mouth and
chewing gum or hard candy to
alleviate the bitter taste.
c. Encourage fluid intake to prevent
crystalluria.
d. Monitor intake and output.

5. Client education

a. To discard the medication and obtain a
new supply if a purplish-brown
discoloration occurs
b. To take the medication with food
c. That urine may turn red on contact with
hypochlorite bleach if bleach was used
to clean a toilet
d. Not to take aspirin or over-the-counter
medications without the PHCP’s
approval
e. To report signs of a blood dyscrasia,
such as sore throat or mouth, malaise,
fatigue, bruising, or bleeding
G. Cycloserine
1. Description
a. Interferes with cell wall biosynthesis
b. Used to treat MDR-TB when significant
resistance to other medications is
expected

2. Contraindications and cautions

a. Use of alcohol or ethionamide increases
the risk of seizures
b. Used with caution in clients with a

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