Amoxicillin – Treats infections caused by bacteria. Side effects - Diarrhoea and sickness is the most common. Some people may get thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time. More serious side effects can occur such as kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness… these are rare. * Antidepressants e.g.
aspirin = possible side effects are black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, fever lasting longer than 3 days, swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or hearing problems, ringing in your ears. Less serious side effects of aspirin may include: Upset stomach, heartburn, drowsiness; or headache. 2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements. Answer Drugs like insulin (blood has to be taken from a pinprick so that glucose can be measured before the insulin can be given); warfarin to thin the blood - again blood levels must be checked regularly; digoxin to slow and steady the heart (pulse should be checked prior to administration and advice taken if the pulse dips below 60 beats per
This pain may become worse within minutes after eating or drinking, especially high fat foods. It may become constant and more severe, lasting for several days and may worsen when lying flat. The client with acute pancreatitis may appear ill with fever, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Treatment often requires a stay in the hospital and may involve pain medication, IV Fluids, maintaining NPO status, to limit the activity of the pancreas and on occasion an NG tube to remove stomach contents. In some cases gallstones may be removed to relieve blockage of the pancreatic duct.
The National Minimum Standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration and disposal of medicines. Outcome 2 2.1 Paracetamol = Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and mucosal lesions. Even more rarely, they can include neutropenia,
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can lead to diabetic coma (passing out for a long time) or even death. When your cells don't get the glucose they need for energy, your body begins to burn fat for energy, which produces ketones. Ketones are acids that build up in the blood and appear in the urine when your body doesn't have enough insulin. They are a warning sign that your diabetes is out of control or that you are getting
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, have been associated with steroid abuse (NIDA 4). Steroids change the levels of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol in the blood. Usually common among consumers who take steroids orally, levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) increase and levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) decrease. This alteration in the body causes the fatty substances to deposit
Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1.1 * Care Standards Act 2000 * Medicines Act 1968 * Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 * Health And Social Care Act 2008 * Health Act 2006 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 2.1 EXAPLE | EFFECTS | SIDE AFFECTS | PPRACETOMOL | Used to treat pain that is mild to moderate such as headaches, joint pain or toothache | Rash, liver and kidney damage when taken a too higher dose. | WALFRIN | Used to reduce the formation of blood clots prevents heart attacks, strokes and blood clots | passing blood in your urine or faeces ,passing black faeces, severe bruising, long nosebleeds (lasting longer than 10 minutes),bleeding gums blood in your vomit or coughing up blood unusual headaches | DIAZEPAM | Used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal or muscle spasms | skin rash or rashes ,speech problems or tiredness | 2.2 2.3 2.4 ORAL | Medicines that are taken by mouth tablet or liquid forms | SUBLINGUAL | Medicines that are in tables or spray form into the mouth or under the tongue | INHALATION | Inhalers go into the mouth and breathed into the respiratory system | INSTILLATION | Liquid medicines which are inserted in drops into either eyes, nose or ears | TOPICAL | Substances such as creams or gel that get directly applied to the surface of the body part affected | TRANSDERMAL | Adhesive patches that goes on the skin and gets absorbed into the circulation | INJECTION | Medicines that are injected through a needle into the body | PER RECTUM | Medicines that are inserted in the rectum | PER VAGINA | Creams that are inserted into the vagina | 3.1 3.2 4.2 5.5
Certain mascara brands contain mercury. Mercury can harm the body by causing anything from skin reactions to neurotoxicity issues. Also, most mascara contains bronopol, and in vast amounts, can eventually cause blindness (Hartmantell). Out of thirty-three brands of lipsticks, sixty-one percent contained lead (Malkan). Lead is a neurotoxin and when exposed to the body for long periods of time it can cause health issues such as “lowered IQ, reduced school performance, and increased aggression” (Gavin).
But some people develop side effects which can sometimes be serious. Some of the side effects that could occur are:- - Nausea - Rashes - Headache - Depression - Dizziness Types of Medication Tablet form :The active ingredient is combined with another substance and pressed into a round or oval solid shape. There are different types of tablet such as soluble and dispersible. These tablets can be safely dissolved in water to be taken. Then there are also other types of medicines which come as creams and ointments that apply to the skin.
Soda contains phosphoric acid, which interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium and can lead to osteoporosis, cavities and bone softening. Phosphoric Acid also interacts with stomach acid, slowing digestion and blocking nutrient absorption. In diet sodas, aspartame is used as a substitute for sugar, and can actually be more harmful. It has been linked to almost a hundred different health problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, diabetes, and emotional disorders. It converts to methanol at warm temperatures and methanol breaks down to formaldehyde and formic acid.