Action Indications Contraindications Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities 1 tramadol + paracetamol (.Dolcet )1 tab TID
Analgesics Binds to opiate receptors and inhibits reuptake of norephinephrine and serotonin. It reduces intensity of pain stimuli incoming from sensory nerve endings, altering pain perception and emotional response to pain Treatment of fever, acute pain, swelling -hypersensitivity -Acute intoxication with alcohol
Nausea, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, hot flushes, constipation 1. Assess onset, type, location, and duration of pain 2. Effect of medication is reduced if full pain recurs before next dose 3. Give without regards to meals 4. Monitor BP 2. Clindamycin (Clindamax) 300 mg IV q 6
Antibiotic Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50S subunit of ribosome
Hinders or kills susceptible bacteria -infections caused by staphylococci, streptococci, and other sensitive aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms -hypersensitive to drug -use cautiously in patients with renal or hepatic disease, asthma Abdominal Pain, diarrhea, dysphagia, esophagitis, Nausea, vomiting 1.Assess patients infection regularly during therapy 2. Be alert for adverse reaction of drug 3. Instruct patient to report and discomfort at infusion site 3. co-amoxiclav (Amoclav) 300 mg IV q 6
Antibiotic Inhibits enzymes involved in formation of peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell wall Bactericidal; only works on dividing bacteria Skin and soft tissue infections -hypersensitivity to penicillin -superinfections involving pseudomonas or candida Lethargy, seizures, furry tounge, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, sore mout 1.Assess bowel pattern before and during treatment 2.Report hematuria or oliguria as high doses can be nephrotoxic 3. Assess respiratort status
Utilization of Contraceptives and Associated Factors Among Students of Kampala International University-Western Campus Ishaka, Bushenyi District, Uganda