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    1. Mefenamic acid is an NSAID used to relieve moderate pain for up to 1 week and primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, GI issues, and rashes. Nurses should monitor for side effects and educate patients on proper usage. 2. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Prinzmetal's angina. It works by vasodilation. Common side effects include peripheral edema, headaches, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, pulse, and signs of CHF during therapy.

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    1. Mefenamic acid is an NSAID used to relieve moderate pain for up to 1 week and primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, GI issues, and rashes. Nurses should monitor for side effects and educate patients on proper usage. 2. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Prinzmetal's angina. It works by vasodilation. Common side effects include peripheral edema, headaches, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, pulse, and signs of CHF during therapy.

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    1. Mefenamic acid is an NSAID used to relieve moderate pain for up to 1 week and primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, GI issues, and rashes. Nurses should monitor for side effects and educate patients on proper usage. 2. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Prinzmetal's angina. It works by vasodilation. Common side effects include peripheral edema, headaches, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, pulse, and signs of CHF during therapy.

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    1. Mefenamic acid is an NSAID used to relieve moderate pain for up to 1 week and primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Common side effects include headaches, GI issues, and rashes. Nurses should monitor for side effects and educate patients on proper usage. 2. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and Prinzmetal's angina. It works by vasodilation. Common side effects include peripheral edema, headaches, and dizziness. Nurses should monitor blood pressure, pulse, and signs of CHF during therapy.

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    Generic/

    Classification/
    Brand Indication Contraindication Side effects Nursing Intervention
    Action
    Name/Dosage
    Mefenamic Classification:  Relief of  Hypersensitivity to Adverse Effects: 1. Assess client: history of
    Acid NSAID moderate pain mefenamic acid, allergy to medication
    (Non-Steroidal when therapy aspirin allergy  CNS: Headache, dizziness,
    500mg PRN Anti- will not exceed 1  Treatment of insomnia, fatigue, tinnitus, 2. Teach the client to:
    Inflammatory wk perioperative pain ophthalmic effects a. Take drug with food
    Drug) wit h coronary b. Take only the
     Relief of primary artery bypass  Derma: Rash, pruritus, prescribed dosage
    Action: dysmenorrhea grafting sweating, dry mucous c. Do not take the drug
     Anti- membrane, stomatitis longer than 1 week
    inflammatory, d. Discontinue drug and
    analgesic, and  GI: nausea, dyspepsia, GI consult the physician if
    antipyretic pain, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, diarrhea or
    activities constipation, flatulence digestive problems
    related to occur
    inhibition of  GU: dysuria, renal e. Avoid driving and
    prostaglandin impairment using dangerous
    synthesis; machineries for
     Hematologic: bleeding dizziness or
    drowsiness can occur
     Other: anaphylactic shock f. Report sore throat,
    fever, rash, itching,
    weight gain, swelling,
    in ankles or fingers,
    changes in vision,
    right upper abdominal
    pain and flulike
    symptoms

    Generic/ Classification/ Indication Contraindication Side effects Nursing Intervention


    Brand
    Action
    Name/Dosage
    Amlodipine Classification:  Alone or with • Hypersensitivity CNS: headache, dizziness, 1. Monitor blood pressure
    Besylate  Anti other agents in • Systolic blood fatigue. and pulse before therapy,
    ( NORVASC ) anginal the pressure <90 mm during dose titration, and
    management of Hg CV: peripheral edema, periodically during
    1 tab. Norvasc  Anti hypertension, angina, bradycardia, therapy.
    5mg/ day. hypertensive angina pectoris, Use Cautiously in: hypotension, palpitations.
    drugs and vasospastic • Severe hepatic 2. Monitor ECG
    (Prinzmetal's) impairment (dosage GI: gingival hyperplasia, periodically during
     Calcium angina reduction nausea. prolonged therapy
    channel recommended)
    blocker • Aortic stenosis Derma: flushing 3. Monitor intake and
    • History of CHF output ratios and daily
    Action: weight. Assess for signs of
    • Systemic • OB: Lactation CHF (peripheral edema,
    vasodilation rales/crackles, dyspnea,
    resulting in • Pedia: Safety not weight gain, jugular
    decreased established venous distention)
    blood pressure

    • Coronary
    vasodilation
    resulting in
    decreased
    frequency and
    severity of
    attacks of
    angina

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