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frequency responsibilities
Brand: 500mg q6 P.O These activities appear This drug was given to
Dolfenal to be due to its ability to our patient to relieve Administer the drug
inhibit cyclooxygenase pain on the affected aseptically
Generic: and also antagonize part
Mefenamic acid certain effects of Take the drug with
prostaglandins food
Classification: Mefenamic acid displays
Analgesic central and peripheral
activities. Monitor for any
adverse reaction
such as dizziness GI
disturbance
Observe patient to
report persistence
pain sensation
Name Dosage, route, Action Indication Nursing
frequency responsibilities
Generic: 50mg IV PRN Centrally acting This drug was given to
Tramadol analgesic not chemically patient to treat severe Assess the level
Hydrochloride related to opiods but pain pain sensation
binds to mu
Classification: Opiods receptors and Check BP
Analgesic Opiod inhibits reuptake of
norepinephrine and
serotonin. Slow IV push
when giving the
drug
Instruct patient
to change
position slowly