Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Diarrhea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
Paracetamol Ibuprofen | Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. | Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine | Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin | Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. | Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
2. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects? Codeine: Codeine is used for pain relief, such as head-aches, the side effects can be light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions, symptoms of which include constipation, abdominal pain, rash and itching. Addiction to these, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time.
Medication Unit 616 Outcome 1 The learner can: Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1. Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Health and Safety at Work Act COSHH The Medicines Act The Misuse of Drugs Act The Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) The RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines Health Act 2006 Outcome 2 The learner can: Know about common types of medication and their use. 1. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Potential side-effects - Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Strong painkillers can cause nausea and vomiting, drownsiness, confusion, constipation and dependence. Antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin - Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Benzodiazepine drugs are commonly used to treat stress, anxiety and high blood pressure. They work by blocking receptors that are usually activated by adrenaline and noradrenalin, meaning that the body is less able to produce extreme and unhealthy sympathetic nervous system responses. Antipsychotic drugs, which are often used to treat schizophrenia, work by reducing the amounts of dopamine at synapses in certain areas of the brain. Drug treatments have been found to be effective in treating many illnesses, and in many
Benzodiazepines are believed to mediated by their agonistic action on GABAA receptors. Side effects associated with benzodiazepines consist of sedation, tremors, nausea, withdrawals that creates rebound anxiety, and are highly addictive. Serotonin agonist has selective agonists against the serotonin receptor 5-HT1A and produces anxiolytic effects without the side effects of benzodiazepines. However, there are other side effects like dizziness, headaches, and insomnia (Pinel,
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1.1 Legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication are * Medicines Act 1968 * NHS & Community Care Act 1990 * Core Standard Act 2000 * National Service Framework for Older People 2001 * Mental Capacity Act 2006 * Brunel care procedure of Administration of medication Outcome 2 2.1 Here are some common types of medication, their effect and potential side effects. Paracetamol is used for relieving symptons of pain. Some side effects can be severe allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, skin rash, swollen facial features, and runny nose. Ibuprofen is used for relieving pain and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Some side effects can be worsening of asthma, shortness of breath, swelling of lips/tongue/throat, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, skin reaction, indigestion/heart burn and stomach or abdominal pains.
1. Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1. Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication There are a lot of current legislations, guidelines, policies and protocols which are relevant to the administration of medication, this includes The Medicines Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, The Health and Safety at Work Act, The Misuse of Drugs Act, The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations, Health and Social Care Act, Essential Standards, Data Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Regulations as well as the Medication Policy in the workplace that covers assessments of an individual’s needs, administering, storage, recording and disposal of medicines. 1. Know about common types of medication and their use 2.2.
Some side effects include increased heart rate, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain or loss, and low blood pressure (6). Caution is suggested in patients who suffer from seizures, prostate enlargement, and glaucoma as Amitriptyline can exacerbate these problems. Patients should not mix Amitriptyline with monoamine oxidase inhibiting (MAOI) drugs (can cause fever, convulsions or death), Epinephrine (can cause high blood pressure), alcohol (it blocks the antidepressant action), and