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DRUG STUDY

Generic Name Dosage, Classification Indications Mechanism of Action Side Effects Nursing Considerations
(Brand Name) Timing,
& Date and General Class Enumerate and Illustrate
Ordered Route and Family underscore
specific
indication
Mefenamic 500mg Non-steroidal  Relief of acute Anti-inflammatory, CNS: headache, Before:
dizziness, insomnia  Check doctor’s order
Acid tab TID anti- to moderately analgesic, and
 Asses pain score
(Ponstel) inflammatory severe pain antipyretic activities
Dermatologic: rash,  Assess for history of allergies
drug  Treatment of related to inhibition of pruritus, sweating to NSAIDs
 Educate patient regarding
Ordered: primary prostaglandin desired and adverse effects
GI: nausea, GI pain,  Educate patient that prolonged
1/28/2020 Analgesic, dysmenorrhea synthesis; exact
diarrhea, use of drug may damage liver
antipyretic mechanism of action constipation During:
are not known.  Give drug with food, milk, or
GU: dysuria, renal antacids
impairment  Do not increase or double the
Onset: varies dose; follow exactly as
prescribed and indicated
Peak: 2-4 hours Hematologic:
 Administer with full glass of
Duration: 6 hours bleeding, platelet water
inhibition,  Do not break, chew, or crush
Metabolism: hepatic, 2- neutropenia
capsule or tablet
4 hours  Do not administer with
Distribution: crosses Respiratory: anticoagulant and other drugs
dyspnea, that causes GI upset
placenta, enters breast After:
hemoptysis,
milk  Document accordingly
pharyngitis
 Monitor for adverse effects
Excretion: feces, urine  Instruct discontinuation of
medication if adverse effect
occurs

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