DRUG STUDY

Generic Name Prescribed and

Brand Name Recommended dosage, Mechanism of Indications Contraindications Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities
Classifications frequency and route of Action
administration
•Phenylephrine Adults and Children 12 Bioflu Tablet works Used for the If the patient Phenylephrine HCl may Check that the patient is not taking
HCl, years and older: Orally by decreasing the relief of is allergic to cause muscle shaking any other medication containing
chlorphenamine (by mouth), 1 swelling in the nose clogged nose, any (tremor), restlessness, paracetamol.
maleate, tablet/capsule every 6 and ears; blocking runny nose, ingredient in feeling of uneasiness
paracetamol hours, or as recommended H1-receptor sites on postnasal the product. (anxiety),
by a doctor. tissues; increasing drip, itchy If the patient insomnia/sleeplessness, - For children who may refuse
•Bioflu Missed Dose: If the the pain threshold and watery has a history nervousness, dizziness, medicine off a spoon try using a
• psycholeptics patient missed a dose, just and increases the eyes, or is suffering increased blood
medicine syringe to squirt liquid
take the next dose if still blood flow across sneezing, from stomach pressure, palpitation,
needed for the condition the skin, heat loss headache, ulcers, irregular heartbeat slowly into the side of the child’s
being treated, and the and sweating. body aches, bleeding or (arrhythmia), weakness, mouth or use soluble paracetamol
subsequent doses at the and fever other stomach noisy and congested mixed with a drink.
recommended time or associated problems. breathing (respiratory
schedule (i.e., every 6 with flu, the If the patient distress), and pallor.
hours). common has high Chlorphenamine - Some children may be happy to
Do not double the dose cold, allergic blood Maleate may cause take one paracetamol product but
rhinitis, pressure or sleepiness and dislike the taste of another.
sinusitis, and severe heart drowsiness. Other
other minor disease unless undesirable effects
respiratory recommende include muscle - There are no known harmful
tract d by a doctor. weakness, effects when used during
infections. If the patient gastrointestinal pregnancy.
Help has anemia, discomfort, nausea,
decongest kidney or vomiting, diarrhea or
sinus liver disease constipation, dryness of  - Small amounts may pass
openings and unless the mouth, nose, and into breast milk. However,
passages recommende throat, difficulty there are no known harmful
d by a doctor. urinating, effects when used by
If the patient insomnia/sleeplessness, breastfeeding mothers.
is pregnant or tremor, nervousness,
breastfeeding irritability, chest
tightness, increased or
decreased blood
pressure, and headache