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DRUG STUDY (Mefenamic Acid)

This document summarizes a drug study for Ponstan (mefenamic acid) which is used for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain including primary dysmenorrhea. It lists the generic and trade names, indications, mechanism of action, potential side effects, contraindications, and special nursing considerations. Potential side effects include gastrointestinal issues, hematologic effects, urogenital effects, skin issues, and respiratory effects. Nursing implications include monitoring for dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, hematologic or kidney issues with long term use, and discontinuing use if serious side effects occur.

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DRUG STUDY (Mefenamic Acid)

This document summarizes a drug study for Ponstan (mefenamic acid) which is used for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain including primary dysmenorrhea. It lists the generic and trade names, indications, mechanism of action, potential side effects, contraindications, and special nursing considerations. Potential side effects include gastrointestinal issues, hematologic effects, urogenital effects, skin issues, and respiratory effects. Nursing implications include monitoring for dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, hematologic or kidney issues with long term use, and discontinuing use if serious side effects occur.

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DRUG STUDY

STUDENT NAME: GROUP 14 PATIENTS NAME: Melanie Silades DATE:

TRADE NAME
>Ponstan

GENERIC NAME
>Mefenamic Acid

INDICATIONS WHAT TYPE OF PROBLEMS >Short-term relief of mild to moderate pan inluding primary dysmenorrhea

SPECIFICACTIONS/ MECHANISM OF ACTIONS >Anthranilic acid derivative. Like ibuprofen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and affects platelet function. No evidence that it is superior to aspirin.

SIDE EFFECT
>CNS: Drowsiness, insomia, dizziness, nervousness, confusion, headache. >GI: Severe diarrhea, ulceration, and bleeding; nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, flatus, constipation, hepatic toxicity. >Hematologic: prolonged prothrombin time, severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia(long-term use), leukopenia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenic porpura, megaloblastic anemia, pancytopenia, bone marrow hypoplasia. >Urogenital: Nephrotoxicity, dysuria, albuminuria, hematuria, elavation of BUN. >Skin: Urticaria, rash,

CONTRA INDICATIONS
>Hypersensitivity to drug; GI inflammation, or ulceration. Safety in children<1/t y, during pregnancy(category C), or lactation is not established.

NURSING SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/NURSING IMPLICATIONS >Assess patients who develop severe diarrhea and vomiting for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. >Lab test: with long-term therapy (not recommended) obtain periodic complete blood counts, Hct and Hgb, and kidney function test. >Discontinue drug promptly if diarrhea, dark stools, hematemesis, ecchymoses, epistaxis, or rash occur and do not use again. Contact physician. >Notify physician if persistent GI discomfort, sore throat, fever, or malaise occur. >Do not drive or engage in potentially hazardous activities until response to drug is known. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. >Monitor blood glucose for loss of glycemic control if diabetic

facial edema. >Special Senses: Eye irritation, loss of color vision(reversible), blurred vision, ear pain> >Body as a Whole: Perspiration. >CV: Palpitation. >Respiratory: Dyspnea; acute exacerbation of asthma, bronchoconstriction(in patients sensitive to aspirin).

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