St.

Anthony’s College
San Jose, Antique
Nursing Department
DRUG STUDY

Drug Data Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Side Effects or Adverse Nursing
Reactions Responsibilities

 Decreases fever by a  Control of pain  Minimal GI upset

hypothalamic effect due to  Renal  Methamoglobinemia
Generic Name: Non-narcotic
headache, insufficiency  Haemolytic anemia  Check the
analgesic, Antipyretic leading to sweating  Neutropenia
earache, Anemia physicians
Acetaminophen and vasodilation  Thrombocytopenia order.
 Inhibits pyrogen dysmenorrhea,  Pancytopenia
Brand Name: arthralgia,  Leukopenia  Follow the 10
effect on the
myalgia,  Urticarial rights of
Paracetamol + hypothalamic-heat-  CNS stimulation medications.
regulating centers musculoskeletal
Tramadol  Hypoglycemic coma  Do not take for
pain, arthritis,
 Inhibits CNS  Jaundice >5days for pain
Dosage: immunizations,  Glisitis
prostaglandin in children, 10
tonsillectomy  Drowsiness days for pain in
1Tab synthesis with
Reduce fever in  Liver damage adults or more
minimal effects on than 3 days for
Frequency: viral and
peripheral bacterial fever in adults
prostaglandin  Monitor CBC,
TID infections
synthesis liver and renal
Route: Oral functions
Does not cause
 Take with food
ulceration of the GI
or milk to
tract and causes no minimize GI
anticoagulant action upset
 Avoid alcohol