NCP Drug Study
NCP Drug Study
NCP Drug Study
Contraindications &
Generic/ Brand Name & Dose Strength & Indication/ Mechanism of
Adverse/ Side Effects of Nursing Responsibilities Rationale
Classification Formulation Drug Action
Drug Interaction
Generic: Ordered: Indication: Contraindications: Monitor vital signs Baseline data
Paracetamol Paracetamol 1 tab BID PO Temporary reduction of Contraindicated Obtain a history of the To avoid drug-to-
fever, temporary relief of with allergy to patient’s previous drug interactions.
Brand: Timing: minor aches ad pains acetaminophen medication
Tylenol Twice a day (BID) caused by common cold Use cautiously Monitor blood To monitor any
and influenza, headache, with impaired pressure while remarkable
Classification: Duration: sore throat, toothache, hepatic function, adjusting the dosage, change since
Analgesics(nonopioidid) 7 days backache, menstrual chronic especially in patients blood pressure
Antipyretic cramps, etc. alcoholism, with heart failure or provides essential
Another form: pregnancy, severe aortic stenosis information to aid
Tablets: 600mg Mechanism of action lactation diagnosis and
Antipyretic: Reduces fever Educate to monitoring.
by acting directly o the Adverse effects/side immediately notify Patient education
hypothalamic heat- effects: the prescriber o helps chronic
regulating center to cause CNS: headache dizziness, arm or disease
vasodilation and sweating, CV: chest pain, leg swelling, management by
which helps dissipate heat. dyspnea, difficulty informing and
myocardial breathing, hives, involving patients
damage or rash. in care instructions
GI: hepatic toxicity and lifestyle
and failure, changes.
jaundice.