University of Pangasinan

PHINMA Education Network

College of Health Sciences

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NAME OF DRUG MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERIC NAME

Mefenamic acid -Anthranilic acid derivative. Like >Hypersensitivity to >CNS: Drowsiness, >Assess patients who develop severe
ibuprofen inhibits prostaglandin drug; GI inflammation, insomia, dizziness, diarrhea and vomiting for dehydration
synthesis and affects platelet function. or ulceration. Safety in nervousness, confusion, and electrolyte imbalance.
BRAND NAME No evidence that it is superior to children<1/t y, during headache.
aspirin. pregnancy(category C), >GI: Severe diarrhea, >Lab test: with long-term therapy (not
Ponstn or lactation is not ulceration, and bleeding; recommended) obtain periodic
established. nausea, vomiting, complete blood counts, Hct and Hgb,
abdominal cramps, and kidney function test.
CLASSIFICATION flatus, constipation,
hepatic toxicity. >Discontinue drug promptly if
>Hematologic: diarrhea, dark stools, hematemesis,
prolonged prothrombin ecchymoses, epistaxis, or rash occur
time, severe and do not use again. Contact
autoimmune hemolytic physician.
anemia(long-term use),
leukopenia, eosinophilia,
agranulocytosis,
INDICATION
 thrombocytopenic >Notify physician if persistent GI
-Short-term relief of porpura, megaloblastic discomfort, sore throat, fever, or
mild to moderate pan anemia, pancytopenia, malaise occur.
inluding primary bone marrow
dysmenorrhea hypoplasia. >Do not drive or engage in potentially
>Urogenital: hazardous activities until response to
Nephrotoxicity, dysuria, drug is known. It may cause dizziness
DOSAGE & FREQUENCY albuminuria, hematuria, and drowsiness.
elavation of BUN.
>Skin: Urticaria, rash, >Monitor blood glucose for loss of
facial edema. glycemic control if diabetic
>Special Senses: Eye
irritation, loss of color
vision(reversible),
blurred vision, ear pain>
>Body as a Whole:
Perspiration.
>CV: Palpitation.
>Respiratory: Dyspnea;
acute exacerbation of
asthma,
bronchoconstriction(in
patients sensitive to
aspirin).