drugs Generic Name: Paracetamol

Indication Relief of mild to moderate pain and treatment of fever

Action Thought to produce analgesia by blocking generation of pain impulses, probably by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS

Adverse Effect Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitive to drug. Drowsiness Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain

Nursing consideration -Assess pt.s fever or pain: type of pain, location, intensity, duration, temperature and diaphoresis -Assess for allergic reactions -Assess hepatotoxicity -Monitor liver/renal Functions -Check I&O ration, decrease output may indicate renal failure

Patient teaching Warrn patient that highdoses or unsupervised long-term use can cause hepatic damage

Brand Name: Ambrolex

Classification: Analgesic, Anti-pyretic

Hepatotoxicity

Teach pt. to recognize signs of chronic overdose: bleeding, bruising, malaise, fever, sore throat

Dosage: 5ml PRN

Drugs Generic Name: Ascorbic Acid

Indication Enhance bodys natural immune system Treatment and prevention of vitamin C deficiency(scurvy) with dietary supplementation

Action Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair. Needed for wound healing Prevent infection

Adverse Effect Postural hypotension, dehydration, metabolic alkalosis, hyperglycemia, glycosuria, elevated BUN,

Nursing consideration Note History of hypersensitivity to furosemide or sulfonamides; increasing oliguria, anuria, fluid and electrolyte

Patient teaching Advise patient to take this medicationas directed and not to exceed dose prescribed. Encouraged patient to comply with diet recommendations of physician orother healthcare

Brand Name: Ambrolex

Classification: Analgesic, Anti-pyretic

hyperuricemia.

depletion states

provider.Explain thatthe best source of vitamins is awell-balanced diet

Dosage: 5ml PRN

Drugs Generic Name: Ambroxol Hcl

Indication Acute and Chronic disorders of the respiratory tract associated with pathologically thickened mucus and impaired mucus transport

Action Mucolytic which changes the structure of Bronchial secretions by reduction and fragmentation of the Mucopolysaccharide fibers, leading to reduce viscosity of Mucous, thus expectoration is facilitated

Adverse Effect Mild GI side effects, Rash Nausea Vomiting Fatigue

Nursing consideration The patient should be instructed to swallow the tablet whole and not chew to prevent choking or reduced effectiveness. Encourage the patient to spit into a tissue rather than swallow the sputum. Take note of the color and consistency and report any changes to the physician

Patient teaching advice patient to drink plenty of fluids, particularly hot fluids to facilitate moist air passages and to refrain from things that can irritate the throat

Brand Name: Ambrolex

Classification: Antiasthmatic, Mucolytic

Dosage:

5ml TID

Drugs Generic Name: Furosemide Lasix,

Indication Treatment of edema associated with CHF, cirrhosis of liver, and kidney disease, including nephrotic syndrome. May be used for management of hypertension, alone or in combination

Action Rapid-acting potent

Adverse Effect

Nursing consideration

Patient teaching

CNS: fatigue,headache,insom sulfonamide "loop" diuretic nia,drowsiness and antihypertensive with pharmacologic effects and uses almost identical to those of ethacrynic acid. Exact mode of action not clearly defined; decreases renal vascular resistance and GI: nausea,vomiting,heartb urn, cramps,diarrhea GU: kidney stones DERM: flushing

Assess nutritional status Observe patients for inclusion of food rich receiving in Vit. C parenteral drug Monitor I & O carefully; closely Assess forsigns of Vitamin Cdeficiency monitor BP and vital signs. Sudden death from cardiac arrest has been reported. Monitor BP during periods of

Classifications: Electrolyitc and Water Balance Agent; Loop Diuretic

with other antihypertensive agents,

may increase renal blood flow

diuresis and through period of dosage adjustment.