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    This document summarizes information about the drug Tempra (brand name for paracetamol). It is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. It is used to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Common side effects are rare and include hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses should monitor for fever or pain relief and educate patients about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Tempra (brand name for paracetamol). It is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. It is used to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Common side effects are rare and include hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses should monitor for fever or pain relief and educate patients about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Tempra (brand name for paracetamol). It is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and peripheral nerves. It is used to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Common side effects are rare and include hypersensitivity reactions. Nurses should monitor for fever or pain relief and educate patients about proper administration and potential side effects.

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    DRUG STUDY

    Generic Name: paracetamol

    Brand Name: Tempra

    Classification: Non-narcotic analgesics and antipyretics

    Route, Dosage, & Frequency: PO 500 mg; q4h-q6h

    Mechanism of Action: This drug appears to inhibit

    prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS and, to a lesser extent, block

    pain impulses through peripheral action. Acts centrally on hypothalamic heat-regulating

    center, producing peripheral vasodilation (heat loss, skin erythema, diaphoresis).

    Therapeutic Effect: Results in antipyresis. Produces analgesic effect. Therapeutic

    Effect: Increases gastric pH, reduces gastric acid production.

    Indications: This drug is given to patients for temporary relief of mild to moderate pain,

    headache, fever.

    Contraindications: This drug is contraindicated for patients who are hypersensitive to

    acetaminophen.

    Side Effects:

    Rare: hypersensitivity reaction

    Adverse Reactions:

    Hematologic: haemolytic anemia, neutropenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia

    Hepatic: liver damage, jaundice

    Metabolic: hypoglycemia

    Skin: rash, urticaria


    10 Nursing Responsibilities:

    1. If there is fever, assess patient’s fever or pain: type of pain, location, intensity,

    duration, temperature, and diaphoresis.

    2. Make sure that the drug will be administered within 30 minutes of the scheduled

    time and check the drug label at the time of contact with it, before preparing it,

    and after preparing it (3 checks before drug administration).

    3. Inform the patient and the family about the drug that is about to be taken and

    also the side and adverse effects of it.

    4. Document the process as well as the time and the date that the medication was

    administered.

    5. When rashes occur, tell the patient to avoid rubbing or scratching the skin and

    advise him to take a bath using lukewarm water. Then, apply a topical lubricant

    immediately after taking a bath.

    6. Avoid giving patient aspirin or aspirin-like analgesics because it inhibits platelet

    aggregation.

    7. Evaluate the therapeutic effects of the drug.

    8. Educate the patient or the patient’s family to space the doses evenly and to

    continue the medication as ordered by the physician.

    9. Teach the patient and the patient’s family client warning signs that needs

    immediate attention of the physician.


    10. Tell the family to consult the physician for use in children with fever lasting longer

    than 3 days.

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