DRUG STUDY

Generic (Trade Dosage /S Classification Indication Contraindication Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Name) Frequency
Metoclopramide 10 mg TIV Antiemetic To prevent Concurrent use of CNS: dizziness, Use Metoclopramide cautiously in
q 8o PRN from butyr or phenones, drowsiness, fatigue, patients with hypertension because it
vomiting phenothiazines, or headache may increase catecholamine levels
other drugs that
may cause GI: diarrhea, Assess patient for signs of intestinal
extrapyramidal nausea obstruction, such as abnormal bowel
reactions. sounds, diarrhea, nausea before
administering Metoclopramide.
Hypersensitivity to
Metoclopramide or Tell the patient to immediately report
its components
involuntary movements of face, eyes,
GI hemorrhage tongue or hands.

Mechanical
Explain that stopping Metoclopramide
Obstruction
may cause withdrawal symptoms that
include dizziness, nervousness and
headache.

Omeprazole 40mg TIV Antisecretory, First-line Contraindicated Headache, History: Hypersensitivity to

OD Proton pump therapy in with dizziness, insomnia, Omeprazole or any of its component;
inhibitor treatment of hypersensitivity to anxiety, rash, pregnancy and lactation
heartburn or Opemprazole or its diarrhea, abdominal
symptoms component. pain, cough, Interevention: Administer befoe
of GERD epistaxis, pruritus meals. Caution patient toswallow
Use cautiously with capsule whole – not to open, chew or
pregnancy and crush them. Administer antacids if
lactation. needed.
 Teaching Points:
Take the drug before meals
Have medical follow up visits
Report sever headeache, worsening of
symptoms, fever and chills
Paracetamol 300mg Antipyretic It is Contraindicated Occasional GI side Avoid rapid IV delivery because it may
TIV q 4 o
commonly with cause anxiety, restlessness and
effect may occur
T>37.8oC used for hypersensitivity to drowsiness.
but these are almost
the relief the preparation
Store in a light-resistant container,
of fever, and in severe liver invariably mild.
headaches diseases. discard if discolored or contains
particulate.

Don’t take other medications

containing acetaminophen without
medical advice;

Patient and family education