Drug Study

Drug Study

Name of Drugs(Generic/Brand Name) | Date Ordered/ Started/ Changed / D/C | Dosage, route and frequency | Classification/ Mechanism of action | Indication | Patient’s response/ actual side effect. | Nursing Considerations |

Paracetamol | 8/31/13 | 500 mg 1 tab | Analgesic (non opioid anti pyretic)Paracetamol may cause analgesia by blocking pain impulses by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandin in the CNS of other substances that sensitize pain receptors to stimulation. The drug may relieve fever through central action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. | * Mild to moderate pain or fever | No actual side effects noted | * Advise patients that drug is only for short-term use. * Assess allergic reaactions: rash, urticaria, if these occur, drug may have to be discontinued. * Teach patient to recognize signs of chronic overdose: bleeding, bruising, malaise, sore throat. * Tell patient to notify prescriber for pain or fever lasting for more than 3 days. |

Diphenhydramine | 8/31/13 | 50mg 1 tab | AntihistamineAnti-motion-sickness drugAntiparkinsonianCough suppresantSedative-hypnoticCompetes with histamine for H1-receptor sites. Prevents, but doesn't reverse, histamine-mediated responses, particularly those of the bronchial tubes, GI tract, uterus and blood vessels. Structurally related to local anesthetics, drug provides local anesthesia and suppresses cough reflex. | * Rhinitis, allergy symptoms, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease * Sedation * Nighttime sleep aid * Nonproductive cough | No actual side effects noted | * Caution the client that the medication may cause drowsiness, creating difficulties or hazards or other activities that require alertness. * Tell the client to take the medication with food to minimize GI upset * Take as prescribed; avoid excessive dosage * Avoid alcohol; serious sedation could occur |

Furosemide | 08/31/13 | 40mg IV q6 | Loop diureticInhibits reabsorption of sodium and...