NAME OF THE DRUG Brand Name: Tempra Generic Name: paracetamol Classification: Non-narcotic analgesics and antipyretics

ROUTE/FREQ. MECHANISM INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION /DOSAGE OF ACTION Unknown. Relief of Contraindicated in Route: P.O. Thought to mild pain patients with produce or fever hypersensitivity to the analgesia by drug Frequency: q4h-q6h blocking generation of pain impulses, Dosage: 500 mg probably by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS or the synthesis or action of other substances that sensitize pain receptors to mechanical or chemical stimulation. It is thought to relieve fever by central action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

ADVERSE EFFECTS Hematologic: hemolyticane mia, neutropenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia Hepatic: liver damage, jaundice Metabolic:hy poglycemia Skin: rash, urticaria

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES If there is fever, assess patients fever or pain: type of pain, location, intensity, duration, temperature, and diaphoresis. Tell patient not to use for marked fever (higher than 39.5 C). Fever persisting longer than 3 days, or recurrent fever unless directed by prescriber. Avoid giving patient aspirin or aspirin-like analgesics because it inhibits platelet aggregation. Teach client warning signs that needs immediate attention of the physician. Evaluate therapeutic effects.