Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Side effects Contraindication Nursing

Responsibilities
Paracetamol is a pain reliever and headache, muscle low fever with Alcohol drinker, -avoid drinking
(biogesic) a fever reducer. aches, backache, nausea, stomach pregnant, liver alcohol
toothaches, colds, pain, and loss of disease and -report for any signs
and fevers appetite; hypersensitivity to of allergies
drug -chew the medicine
thoroughly before
swallowing it
-Store paracetamol at
room temperature
away from heat and
Relief of discomfort moisture.
Semiticone (restime) due to gas For the relief of No common side
Antiflatulent accumulation in the symptoms of excess effects. Hypersensitivity to -Should be taken with
stomach & intestines gas associated with Allergic reaction- drug food or Take after
including sensations colic rashes, itching, Pregnant client meals & at bedtime.
of bloating, pressure, difficulty of - Chew tab
fullness or stuffed breathing, swelling of thoroughly before
feeling which can be the mouth, face and swallowing.
caused by certain tongue -Avoid carbonated
food, air swallowing drinks & food that
& dyspepsia. may increase
stomach & intestinal
gas.

Name of Student: Rachael G. Supas

Name of Patient: Fernandez, Ice Room #: 321 G
DRUG STUDY
Name of Student: Rachael G. Supas
Name of Patient: Megallen, Ryle Room #: 321 E
DRUG STUDY
 Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Side effects Contraindication Nursing
Responsibilities
Paracetamol is a pain reliever and headache, muscle low fever with Alcohol drinker, -avoid drinking
(biogesic) a fever reducer. aches, backache, nausea, stomach pregnant, liver alcohol
toothaches, colds, pain, and loss of disease and -report for any signs
and fevers appetite; hypersensitivity to of allergies
drug -chew the medicine
thoroughly before
swallowing it
-Store paracetamol at
room temperature
away from heat and
Relief of discomfort moisture.
Semiticone (restime) due to gas For the relief of No common side
Antiflatulent accumulation in the symptoms of excess effects. Hypersensitivity to -Should be taken with
stomach & intestines gas associated with Allergic reaction- drug food or Take after
including sensations colic rashes, itching, Pregnant client and meals & at bedtime.
of bloating, pressure difficulty of breastfeeding - Chew tab
or fullness. breathing, swelling of thoroughly before
the mouth, face and swallowing.
tongue -Avoid carbonated
drinks & food that
may increase
Rasecadotril is an oral stomach & intestinal
(hidrasec) enkephalinase Symptomatic gas.
Anti-diarrheal inhibitor, prescribed treatment of acute Hypersensitivity to
for diarrhea. diarrhea Vomiting, nausea, drug
constipation, -can be taken with or
abdominal pain, without food
thirst, vertigo and -provide adequate
headache. rest period
-increased fluid
intake
 Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Side effects Contraindication Nursing
Responsibilities
Paracetamol is a pain reliever and headache, muscle low fever with Alcohol drinker, -avoid drinking
(biogesic) a fever reducer. aches, backache, nausea, stomach pregnant, liver alcohol
toothaches, colds, pain, and loss of disease and -report for any signs
and fevers appetite; hypersensitivity to of allergies
drug -chew the medicine
thoroughly before
swallowing it
-Store paracetamol at
room temperature
away from heat and
Promotes moisture.
Bacillus Clausii normalization of Acute diarrhea with hypersensitivity
(Erceflora) intestinal flora duration of 14 days reactions, including Not for use in -Shake drug well
Antidiarrheal due to infection, rash, urticaria and immune before
drugs or poisons. angioedema compromised administration.
Chronic or persistent patients (cancer -Monitor patient for
diarrhea with patients on any unusual effects
duration of >14 days. chemotherapy, from drug.
patients taking -Administer drug
immune suppressant within 30 minutes
meds) after opening
container.
-Dilute drug with
sweetened milk,
orange juice or tea.
-Administer drug
orally
Name of Student: Rachael G. Supas
Name of Patient: Catamora, Thom Curry Room #: 321 G
DRUG STUDY