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MMW Medicines

Drug Indications Main action Contra- Side effect


indications
Omeprazole Stomach ulcer treatment. OMEPRAZOLE is contraindicated Headaches,nausea,
Treatment of duodenal ulcer. PPI in patients with a history of vomiting, constipation ,
Stomach germ treatment, but hypersensitivity to the drug or stomach pain and farting,
in this case it is used with a any excipients from the dosage persistent diarrhoea, bone
number of other treatments. form fractures,and gut infection.

Clexane Treating blood clots that occur in Anticoagulant CLEXANE should be used with Bleeding gums, difficulty
the leg veins, a condition called caution in patients with the with breathing , increased
deep vein thrombosis. following conditions: hepatic menstrual flow or vaginal
Prevent these types of blood clots insufficiency, a bleeding bleeding, nosebleeds , red
from occurring, especially after an diathesis, uncontrolled arterial or black, tarry stools, red or
individual has had general or
hypertension, a history of dark brown urine and
orthopedic surgery.
gastrointestinal ulceration . coughing up blood .
Prevention of vascular
complications in people with
certain types of angina or heart
attacks.
Perfalgan Headache treatment.
PERFALGAN is contraindicated. Bloody or black, tarry stools,
Fever treatment. Analgesic
in cases of severe bloody or cloudy urine,
Relieving muscle and joint pain.
hepatocellular insufficiency. fever, with or without chills ,
Back pain relief.
Toothache relief. sore throat , sudden
decrease in the amount of
urine, unusual bleeding and
yellow eyes or skin

Dexamethasone Adrenal insufficiency. Antibiotic Before taking dexamethasone, Aggression, agitation,


Some respiratory problems, such tell your doctor if you have or anxiety, blurred vision,
as asthma. have ever had liver, kidney, decrease in the amount of
Inflammation in general intestinal, or heart disease urine, dizziness, weight gain
Allergic reactions. and eye tearing

Aspirin Mild to moderate pain relief. NSAIDs ASPIRIN is contraindicated in Abdominal or stomach
antipyretic; patients with salicylate pain, cramping, or
Myocardial infarction in acute hypersensitivity or NSAID burning, black, tarry
ischemic stroke. hypersensitivity also syndrome stools, bloody or cloudy
Transient ischemic attacks. of asthma, rhinitis, and nasal urine, change in
Rheumatoid arthritis.
polyps . consciousness, chest pain
rheumatic fever
or discomfort, confusion,
constipation.

Ipubrofen Mild to moderate pain relief. NSAIDs You shouldn't take IBUPROFEN Abdominal pain ,acid or
Relieving menstrual pain, relieving ( non-selective if you: have a history of a sour stomach, bloating,
symptoms of dysmenorrhea. COX inhibitor ). strong, unpleasant reaction cloudy urine, decrease in
Reducing heat and fever. (hypersensitivity) to aspirin or amount of urine, diarrhea,
Reduce inflammation. other NSAIDs. full feeling, heartburn and
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment. itching skin.

Meropneum It is used to treat certain severe or Bluish lips or skin, chills,


complicated bacterial
Antibiotic MEROPENEM contraindicated if
have decreased blood platelets cold, clammy skin,
infections/inflammations such as: confusion, difficult or
, seizures , chronic kidney
Intra-abdominal infection (eg, painful urination, difficulty
disease , lesion of the brain .
severe appendicitis).
with breathing, dilated neck
Bacterial meningitis in children (>3
veins, extreme tiredness or
months of age).
weakness and fever with or
Infections of the skin and its
various parts.
without chills

Chronic obstructive pulmonary ATROVENT Inhalation Aerosol Bladder pain, bloody or


Atrovent disease.
Bronchodilator
is also contraindicated in cloudy urine, cough
Runny nose.
patients who are producing mucus, difficult,
hypersensitive to atropine or burning, or painful
its derivatives. urination, difficulty with
breathing, urgenc.
Azithromycin Inflammation of the middle ear. Antibiotic AZITHROMYCIN is Stomach cramps or pain,
tonsillitis.
contraindicated in patients joint pain, swelling of the
Upper respiratory tract infection
with a history of severe face, mouth, neck, hands,
(such as bronchitis, rhinitis,
pharyngitis, etc.).
hypersensitivity and feet,fever and skin rash
Infection of the skin and its parts.
some types of pneumonia

Ampicillin Biliary tract infections, bronchitis,


Antibiotic AMPICILLIN is nausea, vomiting, severe
endocarditis, gastroenteritis
Gonorrhea,, meningitis, peritonitis, contraindicated if Dialysis, stomach pain, diarrhea that
pneumonia, septicemia, typhoidfever renal disease, renal failure, is watery or bloody, pale
and paratyphoid fever. renal impairment has been skin, cold hands and feet,
UTI found swollen, black, or "hairy"
tongue and vaginal itching.
MMW Medicines
Drug Nursing role
Omeprazole Patients taking clopidogrel
(Plavix) should avoid taking
esomeprazole (Nexium)
because it will reduce
clopidogrel’s effectiveness by
half

Clexane Monitor platelet count


closely. Withhold drug and
notify physician if platelet
count less than 100,000/mm3

Perfalgan Small amounts may pass into


breast milk. However, there
are no known harmful effects
when used by breastfeeding
mothers.

Dexamethasone Test for glycosuria daily. If


urine is positive for sugar,
check each urine.

Aspirin Assess patient for signs of


bleeding

Ipubrofen Administer drug with food or


after meals

Meropenem Observe intravenous site


closely for extravasation

Atrovent Monitor respiratory status

Azithromycin Observe for signs and symptoms


of anaphylaxis (rash, pruritus,
laryngeal edema, wheezing)

Ampicillin Administer oral drug on an


empty stomach

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