NAME: RACADIO, JEMINA R.

BSN-II

DRUG STUDY

Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of action Indication Contraindica Adverse Nursing

(Brand and tion Reaction Responsibilities
Generic
Name)
TRAMADOL Acetylcysteine, It acts on serotonergic Tramadol is a There is no  Nausea  Assess for
belongs to the and noradrenergic strong contraindicati  Vomiting level of
Brand Name: class of nociception, while its painkiller. It is on.  Constipa pain relief
Ultram mucolytics. metabolite O- used to treat tion, and
Used in the desmethyltramadol acts moderate -light- administer
Generic treatment of on the µ-opioid severe pain. headedn prn dose
Name: wet cough receptor. Its analgesic ess as needed
Tramadol  Dizzines but not to
potency is claimed to be
s exceed the
about one tenth that of
 Drowsin recommen
morphine.
ess, ded total
-headac daily dose.
he  Monitor
vital signs
and
assess for
orthostatic
hypotensio
n signs of
CNS
depression
.
 Discontinu
e drug and
notify
physician
is S&A of
 hypersensi
tivity occur.
 Assess
bowel and
bladder
function;
report
urinary
frequency
or
retention.
 Monitor
ambulation
and take
appropriat
e safety
precaution
s