Trade/generic name/IV: ____Trazodone/Desyrel____Classification: antidepressant______
Antidote: ____________________________ Action: Alters the effects of serotonin in the CNS
Uses: Insomnia, chronic pain syndromes, including diabetic neuropathy, and anxiety
Recommended route: PO _X____ SQ ____IM ____ IV____SL____ GTTS________OTHER _____
Client’s dose: ___100mg____________ Drug Interactions/ Contraindicated Yes/No : Hypersensitivity, recovery period after MI, concurrent
electroconvulsive therapy_____
Reason for Medication: _______hx of depressive disorder, insomnia___________
Pertinent factors r/t med administration: Allergies NKDA Other _______________ w/s Foods?
Pulse Ox ___B/P _______Apical pulse ________; Tube Placement ________ HOB ______
Pertinent Lab studies/effects on lab results: ________________________________________________________
Common Side Effects: _confusion, rashes, anemia, dysfunction___
Common Adverse Reactions: ___drowsiness, hypotension, dry
mouth______________________________________________________________
Nursing Considerations: _Administer with or immediately after meals to minimize side effects (nausea, dizziness) and allow maximum
absorption of trazodone. A larger portion of the total daily dose may be given at bedtime to decrease daytime drowsiness and dizziness
Client/Family/SO/Caregiver Teaching: ___Instruct patient to take medication exactly as directed. If a dose is missed, take as soon as
remembered. Do not take if within 4 hr of next scheduled dose; do not double doses. Consult health care professional before discontinuing
medication; gradual dose reduction is necessary to prevent aggravation of condition
