Drug Classification & Dose Side effects & Nursing Disease

mode of action Adverse effect responsibilities

Brand name: Classification: Dosage: Side effect:  Check Doctors order

Ponstan SF Non-Steroidal Anti- 500 mg/ capsule  Head aches  Assess for history for
Inflammatory Drugs  Drowsiness allergies.
 Constipation  Educate the patient
 Loss of appetite regarding drug action
Generic: Route:  Nausea and and adverse effect.
Mefenamic Oral vomiting  Advice client to take
acid Mode of Action:  Heartburn meal before taking this
Anti-inflammatory; drug.
analgesic, and antipyretic Adverse effect:  Advice the client to take
activities related to Timing:  Severe Dizziness the drug as ordered.
inhibition of prostaglandin Every 6 hours  Sever or persistent
synthesis 6 am headache.
12pm  Severe diarrhea.
6pm  Blurred vision

Frequency:
3 doses then PRN
for pain.