Pharmacologic Classification: Salicylates
Action (how does this drug work): Thought to produce analgesia and exert its anti-inflammatory effect by
inhibiting prostaglandin and other substances that sensitize pain recep
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Pharmacologic Classification: Salicylates
Action (how does this drug work): Thought to produce analgesia and exert its anti-inflammatory effect by
inhibiting prostaglandin and other substances that sensitize pain receptors. Drug may relieve fever through central
action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. In low doses, drug also appears to interfere with clotting by
keeping a platelet-aggregating substance from forming.
Therapeutic Classification: Anti-inflammatory drugs
Pharmacology Medications (NUR)
Therapeutic effect (what does this medication treat?)
RA, osteoarthritis, mild pain or fever, MI
Reason(s) for taking medication: What are the indications for this medication?
Major Side Effects (most common or life threatening): dehydration, nausea, GI bleeding
Nursing Considerations
Assessments (vital signs, labs, diagnostics):
Methods of administration (route): PO, rectal
Compatibility:
Client education: take with food, milk, or a large glass of water. Take capsules same time each day, do not
chew or crush pill
Dietary considerations: Caffeine, may increase drug absorption
Antidotes/reversal agent:
Contraindications: Oral and rectal OTC products should not be given to children recovering from
chickenpox or flulike symptoms, overdose
Black Box warning:
Name (Generic/trade): Ciprofloxacin HCI (Cipro) Oral 500mg
Pharmacologic Classification: Fluoroquinolones
Action (how does this drug work): Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis, mainly by blocking DNA
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