Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

(CvSU)
Don Severino Delas Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite
(046) 4150-010 / 4150-011 (046) 4150-012

DRUG STUDY

NAME OF PATIENT: RM DATE OF ADMISSION:
AGE: 46 YEARS OLD DIAGNOSIS: ENDOMETREAL CARCINOMA ST 3 CANCER
SEX: FEMALE DATE MEDICATION STARTED: August 29, 2014
Drug Features Mechanism of Action
Indication

Contraindication

Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Generic Name:
Paracetamol
Brand Name:

Classification:
Analgesic,
antipyretics
Sub Classification:
Muscle relaxants
Dosage:
300 mg
Route:
IV
Frequency:
PRN
Form:
LIQUID IN AMPULE
Color:
CLEAR
Decreases fever by
inhibiting the effects
of pyrogens on the
hypothalamus heat
regulating centers &
by a hypothalamic
action leading to
sweating &
vasodilatation.
>Relieves pain by
inhibiting
prostaglandin
synthesis at the CNS
but does not have
anti-inflammatory
action because of its
minimal effect on
peripheral
prostaglandin
synthesis.
Relief of mild-to-
moderate pain;
treatment of
fever.
Contraindicated to
patients with:
-Hypersensitivity
-intolerance to
tartrazine (yellow
dye #5), alcohol,
table sugar, saccharin
>Contraindicated
with allergy to
acetaminophen
Adverse Effects
Stimulation, drowsiness,
nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain,
hepatotoxicity, hepatic
seizure(overdose, Renal
failure(high, prolonged
doses), leucopenia,
neutropenia, hemolytic
anemia (long term use)
thrombocytopenia,
pancytopenia, rash,
urticaria, hypersensitivity,
cyanosis, anemia,
jaundice, CNS,
stimulation, delirium
followed by vascular
collaps, convulsions,
coma, death.
>Verify doctors written order
>Observe for 10 Rs
>Assess patients fever or pain:
typeof pain, location, intensity,
duration, temperature, and
diaphoresis.
>Assess allergic reactions: rash,
urticaria; if these occur, drug may
have to be discontinued.
>Teach patient to recognize signs of
chronic overdose: bleeding, bruising,
malaise, fever, sore throat.
>Tell patient to notify prescriber for
pain/ fever lasting for more than 3
days.