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Erythromycin Drug Study

The document provides information on generic and brand names, classifications, dosages, administration routes, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, side effects and nursing responsibilities for the drug Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic that is used to relieve fever and minor aches and pains associated with conditions like headaches, backaches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Nurses should monitor for side effects like nausea, stomach pain, and rashes when administering Acetaminophen and not exceed the recommended dosage.

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Erythromycin Drug Study

The document provides information on generic and brand names, classifications, dosages, administration routes, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, side effects and nursing responsibilities for the drug Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic that is used to relieve fever and minor aches and pains associated with conditions like headaches, backaches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Nurses should monitor for side effects like nausea, stomach pain, and rashes when administering Acetaminophen and not exceed the recommended dosage.

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CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING
N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City
Tel # 261-7741 local 134
Website: http://www.cit.edu/

GENERIC NAME BRAND DRUG DOSAGE & HOW SUPPLIED MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE NSG.
NAME CLASSIFICATION FREQUENCY & ROUTE ACTION EFFECTS RESPONSIBLITY

Acetaminophen - Tylenol - Analgesics Regular Carnauba wax, - Used for the - Temporarily - caloric - nausea - Do not exceed
- Calpol (pain relievers) strength castor oil, corn relief of fever as relieves undernutrition - stomach the recommended
- Panadol - Antipyretics (325mg) starch, FD&C well as aches and minor aches - acute liver failure pain dosage.
(fever reducers) - 2 pills every 4 red #40 pains associated and pains - liver problems - loss of - Avoid using
to 6 hours aluminum lake, with many due to the - severe renal appetite multiple
Extra strength Hypromellose, conditions. common impairment - itching preparations
(500mg) magnesium - Relieves pain in cold, - shock - rash containing
- 2 pills every 6 stearate, mild arthritis but headache, - acetaminophen - headache acetaminophen,
hours powdered has no effect on backache, overdose - dark urine carefully check all
Extended cellulose, the underlying minor pain of - acute inflammation - clay- OTC products.
Release pregelatinized inflammation, arthritis, of the liver due to colored - Give drug with
(650mg) starch, redness and toothache, hepatitis C Virus. stools food if GI upset
- 2 pills in 24 propylene swelling of the premenstrual occurs
hours glycol and is joint. If the pain is and -Discontinue drug
commonly used not due to menstrual if hypersensitivity
in oral and inflammation, cramps, and
rectal. acetaminophen is temporarily
as effective as reduces
aspirin. fever.
Name of Student: Date of Clinical Exposure:
Year Level: Area of Clinical Exposure:

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