NAME OF THE DRUG INDICTION ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING

RESPONSIBILITY
PARACETAMOL - Pain relief (mild to - Rare, but may include - Assess patient's pain
moderate) allergic reactions such and fever regularly.
- Fever reduction as rash, itching, - Administer with or
swelling. without food based on
- Prolonged use or patient tolerance.
overdose can lead to - Monitor liver
severe liver damage. function for patients on
long-term or high-dose
therapy.
DOSAGE CONTRADICTION SIDE EFFECT - Educate patients on
Adults: 500mg to - Hypersensitivity to - Nausea the importance of not
1000mg every 4-6 paracetamol - Vomiting exceeding
hours, not exceeding - Severe liver - Headache (rare) recommended doses.
4g in a 24-hour period. impairment - Advise against
- Pediatric: - Use cautiously in alcohol consumption to
- 3 months to 1 year: patients with hepatic reduce the risk of liver
60-120mg every 4-6 or renal dysfunction damage.
hours. - Be vigilant for signs
- 1 to 5 years: 120- of overdose and
250mg every 4-6 hours. promptly seek medical
- 6 to 12 years: 250- attention if suspected.
500mg every 4-6 hours. - Document and
report any adverse
Frequency reactions or side
- Adults and Pediatric: effects.
Every 4-6 hours as
needed, with a
maximum of four doses
in 24 hours.