And antiepileptic agents have gabapentin in topirmate and antidepressants have amitripiline and duloxetine. These are the other three types of analgesics. Tylenol is the active ingredient and acetaphetamine it has analgesic properties but does not reduce inflamed areas. Arthritis and post operating pain can brle treated by NSAIDs because they have anti inflammatory properties. And Teds work by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes that make the inflammatory and pain producing chemicals prostaglandin.
Kayleigh Jones 04/07/2015 Unit 36 ASM 34 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 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. * The medicine Act, * COSHH Regulations, * Health and Safety at work Act, * The misuse of drugs Act, * The misuse of drug (safe custody) Regulations, * Health and Social care Act, * Essential standards Date Protection Act, * Hazardous Waste Regulations. The medication policy handbook that covers assessment of individual’s needs, administrating storage, recording and disposal of medication.
Nexium- (esomeprazole) belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis. Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Amitriptyline is an antidepressant. This medication can help with chronic pain as well anxiety that the patient can be having from the state of her current condition. Albuterol is a bronchodilator used as a quick-relief agent. This medication can help with the patient’s
An experimental study shows that high sensitivity to gluten that directly related to inflammation, exercising also found to be helpful in reducing the effect. The causes of this syndrome can be blurred vision, ringing in the ears, crops of mouth sores, being thirsty. It can cause damage to the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and lymph nodes. Up to five percent of patients develop a blood disorder, particularly
Ibuprofen (Advil) may be used as an anti-inflammatory medication if there is no contraindication to its use. If further pain medication is needed, stronger narcotic pain medication may be recommended (MedicineNet, 2012). You also have to keep in mind that if you have a fever with the symptoms of a kidney stone, this can become an emergency and you will need to get medical care immediately. IV fluid can be provided to help hydrate the body and allow the administration of medications to control the pain and nausea. Toradol is an injectable anti-inflammatory drug that can be used to control the
Codeine, used for pain relief, 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. Antibiotics: i.e. Amoxicillin, a penicillin based antibiotic which fights bacteria in your body. It can only be taken if you are not allergic to Penicillin and do not have asthma, liver or kidney disease, or a history of diarrhoea caused by
Adverse reactions may include: swelling; allergic skin reaction; tachycardia/bradycardia; anaphylaxis; hypertention/hypotension; pain on injection. Equipment may include: medicine trolley; medicine pots; spoons; syringes; containers; wipes; drinking glasses; water jug; disposal bag; medication administration record sheets/charts. Immediate problems may include: refusal to take medication; inability to take the medication eg nil by mouth; asleep; collapse; anaphalaxis. Methods (check identity) may include: verbally with the individual; using other communication methods; identification bracelet. Physiological measurements may include: blood pressure — possibly lying and standing; pulse rate; temperature; respiratory rate — some of these will be
Common symptoms include chest pain, shaking chills, fever, dry cough, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing and rapid heart rate. Symptoms that may indicate a medical emergency are bluish skin tone, labored breathing, high fever and confusion. Management and treatment of pneumonia involves a course of antibiotics. This patient is allergic to clindamycin and vancomycin, so he is being treated with tazobactam/piperacillin. The patient is also receiving multiple courses of respiratory treatment, including vest therapy, cough assistance and nebulizer treatments.
Unit 4222-16 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to Administration of medication Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The current applicable legislation for the administration of medication includes The Health and Social Care Act Regulation 13 as summarised by Outcome 9 of the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards. The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Misuse of Drgus (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 1999 Hazardous Waste Regulation 2005 These are all used to help my company write their Medication Policy and procedure. The company required all Care and Support workers to have read the policy and have training on the administration of medication. All Care and Support workers should have refresher training annually.