Orgalutan Effects

10. True or False: Enoxaparin dosage is directed by monitoring activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) levels. Explain your answer.

Adverse reactions to drugs are common and almost any drug can cause an adverse reaction.

5. Predict: How often do you think the patient should take a pill? Every 2 to 4 hours

In most cases the reactions are mild and if they do occur then first-hand you should consult the medicine box/bottle/DOMAR where it will state any possible side effects on the leaflet or possibly on the main label ir you see on some pain medication ‘’Caution-May make sleepy do not operate heavy machinery’’ etc.

Possible side effects: “dry mouth, sedation, blurred vision (disturbance of accommodation, increased intra-ocular pressure), constipation, nausea, difficulty with micturition; cardiovascular side-effects (such as ECG changes, arrhythmias, postural hypotension, tachycardia, syncope, particularly with high doses); sweating, tremor, rashes and hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria, photosensitivity), behavioural disturbances (particularly children), hypomania or mania, confusion or delirium (particularly elderly), headache, interference with sexual function, blood sugar changes; increased appetite and weight gain (occasionally weight loss); endocrine side-effects such as testicular enlargement, gynaecomastia, galactorrhoea; also convulsions (see also Cautions), movement disorders and dyskinesias, dysarthria, paraesthesia, taste disturbances, tinnitus, fever, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, eosinophilia, purpura, thrombocytopenia, hyponatraemia

Now, although this pill does seem to be a good thing all drugs come along with a possible negative side effect that may vary from person to person. Students were questioned about their personal uses and what side effects they experienced if they did any and the reports are as followed:

• the dose to give and how often it may be repeated before referring to the resident’s doctor

The health issues listed here are just a glance at what this drug can do to one’s health.

6. The physician orders alendronate (Fosamax) 70mg/wk. what instructions should you give M.S. regarding alendronate?

The oral dosage would be 6 - 10 mg/kg PO (mixed in cola or other beverage) given 30 minutes before procedure.

Adverse reactions to this medication are migraine, speech disorders, rhinitis, sinusitis, hyperglycemia, elevated liver function, elevated serum creatinine level, pancytopenia, bronchitis, dyspnea, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis, elevated creatine kinase, generalized pain, and infection. Nursing considerations with this medication is to have the patient swallow the whole tablet and not to chew. Watch for aspiration while watching the patient take the medication. Educate the patient about the medication and inform them to notify a physician if bleeding

b.ii. The dosage will depend on the age, weight, and other health issues of the person.

The above is not a complete list of possible Humalog side effects. If you detect unwanted effects not listed above, refer to the pharmacist or the doctor.

Clarify the order with the Physician involved. Refer to the drug guide or any reliable source if necessary.

Side effects vary depending on how much and how fast one drinks and on gender (Dunlap).