Generic Dosage, Timing Classification Indications Mechanism of Side effects Nursing

Name and Route Action Consideration

General class and Family Specific
(Brand (actual) indication
Name)

& Date
Ordered

Ibuprofen + 200mg/325mg Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Faster relief of Blocking the • Skin rash -Avoid taking
PCM tab, 1 tab, Q6hr, Antipyretics / Nonsteroidal mild to production of a • Itching alcohol or
PO Anti-Inflammatory Drugs moderately prostaglandin • Bleeding salicylates to
(Alaxan FR) that is released from the prevent
(NSAIDs) severe pain of
musculoskeletal in the body skin or nose bleeding
origin eg, muscle during pain. • Abdominal -Should be
Increasing the pain taken with food:
pain, arthritis,
pain threshold • Abnormal Take
rheumatism,
and increases blood immediately
sprain, strain, counts
the blood flow after meals.
bursitis, • Severe skin
across the skin,
tendonitis, reactions -Consult your
heat loss and
backache, stiff doctor if you
sweating.
neck, tension develop blurred
headache, vision, ringing or
dysmenorrhea, roaring in ears
toothache, pain
after tooth
extraction &
minor surgical
operations.
Reduction of
fever.