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Nurse Teaching on Acetaminophen and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Acetaminophen and its mechanism of action as follows: Acetaminophen is an OTC pain medication that is used for mild to moderate pain relief, such as, toothaches and muscle pains due to flu. Acetaminophen also helps with reducing the fever. The mechanism of action of Acetaminophen is unclear and so, Acetaminophen is a pain medication that does not belong to either NSAID or opioid pain medication groups. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme, COX-2, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Abelcet-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Abelcet as follows: While administering the intravenous Abelcet, administer the dose into the vein only at the recommended rate. Rapid administration of the intravenous dose of Abelcet can result in sudden and rapid increase in the blood levels of the medication, which can be toxic. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Abelcet carries the risk for damage to the liver and kidneys, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Abelcet-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Abelcet as follows: If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance. Abelcet is metabolized and excreted [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Abelcet-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Abelcet as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the polyene group, such as, Nystatin, and Pimaricin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Abelcet. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Side Effects of Abelcet Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Abelcet as follows: Muscle and joint pains Abelcet carries a high risk of muscle and joint pains with weakness and malaise. Central nervous system findings Abelcet use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Hepatic damage Abelcet intake can lead to severe hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the [...]