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EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE

School of Nursing

DRUG STUDY

Medication Classification and Indication Mechanism of Action Contraindications Adverse Effects Nursing Considerations
Category

Generic Name: N02BE01 - paracetamol ; -Control of pain due to Paracetamol is a para- Severe hepatic • Rarely - Take with food or milk to
Paracetamol Belongs to the class of headache, earache, aminophenol derivative impairment or active liver • Anaemia minimize GI upset.
anilide preparations. dysmenorrhea, that exhibits analgesic disease (IV). • agranulocytosis. -Avoid alcohol.
Brand Name: Biogesic Used to relieve pain and arthralgia, myalgia, and antipyretic actions • Dyspnoea -Report N&V,cyanosis,
fever. musculoskeletal pain, and weak anti- • Bronchospasm shortness of breath and
Dosage: 500 mg/tab arthritis, inflammatory activity. • Rash abdominal pain as these
immunizations, The mechanism of its • Pruritus are signs of toxicity.
Route: Oral teething, analgesic effect has not • Erythema -Report paleness,
tonsillectomy. Reduce been fully determined • Thrombocytope weakness, and heartbeat
Frequency: 1 tablet Pregnancy Category: fever in viral and but may be associated nia skips
every 6 hours PRN Category B bacterial infections. with the inhibition of -Report abdominal pain,
-As a substitute for prostaglandin synthesis jaundice, dark urine,
aspirin in upper GI in the CNS and to a Side Effects itchiness or clay-colored
Pharmacokinetics disease, bleeding lesser extent, through stools
disorders clients in peripheral blockage of • Nausea or - Avoid using OTC drugs
Onset: 1 hour anticoagulant therapy pain-impulse generation. vomiting with Acetaminophen.
Peak 30 minutes-2hours and gouty arthritis It produces antipyresis • Allergic reactions
by inhibiting the
Duration: 4-6 hours
hypothalamic heat-
Half-life: 1-4 hours regulating centre.

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