ILOILO DOCTORS’ COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF NURSING
West Avenue, Molo, Iloilo City
5000, Philippines

Drug Name Classification and Indications and Side Effects and Special Precautions Nursing
Mechanism
Classificationofand
Action Contraindications
Indications and Adverse Effects
Side Effects and Special Precautions Responsibilities
Nursing Responsibility
Generic Name: Classification:
Mechanism of Action Indications:
Contraindications Side Effects:
Adverse Effects Montelukast may  Check doctor’s
Montelukast Belongs to the class Treating chronic  Upper respiratory cause some people to order.
of leukotriene receptor asthma and infection be agitated,  Observe 10 rights in
Trade/Brand Name: antagonists. prophylaxis and the  Fever disoriented, irritable, giving medication.
Singulair Granule;  Inform the client to
prevention of exercise-  Headache or display other
take medication on
Mechanism of Action: induced  Sore throat abnormal behaviors. It
the right timing.
Dosage: It inhibits cysteinyl bronchoconstriction. It  Cough may also cause some  Assess history of
4 mg/tablet leukotriene type-1 is also approved to  Stomach pain people to have suicidal allergies.
1 tablet (CysLT1) receptor found relieve seasonal and  Ear infection thoughts and  Educate the client
in the human airway perennial allergic  Flu tendencies or to about the
and on other pro- rhinitis symptoms.  Runny nose become more medication.
Route: inflammatory cells. The  Sinus infection depressed.  Educate the client
Oral binding of CysLTs in Contraindications:  Diarrhea about the possible
leukotriene receptors Montelukast is side effects of this
Frequency and Timing: is involved in the contraindicated medication.
OD pathophysiology of in patients with a  Encourage the client
8:00 A.M asthma, including history of to eat healthy foods
while maintaining
bronchoconstriction, hypersensitivity to the
the healthy diet.
mucous secretion, drug or its  Assess bowel
vascular permeability, components. function for
and eosinophil diarrhea.
recruitment.

Drug Name
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
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Generic Name: Classification: Indications: Side Effects: Inform your healthcare  Check Doctors
Paracetamol Paracetamol belongs Relieve mild or An allergic reaction, professional if: You are order
to the classes moderate pain, such as which can cause a rash allergic to Paracetamol  Observed 10
Trade/Brand Name: of analgesic and headaches, toothache and swelling. flushing, or any of the other rights in
antipyretic drugs. or sprains, and reduce low blood pressure and ingredients of this administering
medication
fevers caused by a fast heartbeat. medication. You have
 Inform client to
Dosage: Mechanism of Action: illnesses such as colds liver disease or
take medication
120 mg/tab Paracetamol has a and flu. regularly drink large on the right
1 tablet central analgesic effect quantities of alcohol. timing
that is mediated Contraindications:  Check vital signs
through activation of especially the
Route: descending  Allergic reaction to
temperature
Oral serotonergic pathways. paracetamol  Educate the
Debate exists about its  Have liver or client about the
primary site of action, kidney problems medication
Frequency and Timing: which may be
Every 4 hours PRN inhibition of
8:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M – prostaglandin (PG)
4:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M - synthesis or through an
12:00 A.M active metabolite
influencing
cannabinoid receptors.