ASPIRIN
Classified: non-steroid inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Treats: Pain, headache, fever, inflammation
3 common side effects: stomachache, nausea, vomiting
1 pt/teaching education: Aspirin is known as a blood thinner
CELECOXIB
Classified: "Celebrex" is non-steroid inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Treats: relieve symptoms of arthritis such as joint pain, swelling, and inflammation
3 common side effects: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
1 pt/teaching education: it's recommended to take with food
DOCUSATE SODIUM
Classified: laxative or stool softener
Treats: occasional constipation
3 common side effects: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting
1 pt/teaching education: not take for more than 1 week, it can be "habit-forming" and harm normal bowel movement
IBUPROFEN
Classified: non-steroid inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Treats: body aches & reduce fever
3 common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, heartburn
1 pt/teaching education: it may cause stomachache if taken without food
LOPERAMIDE
Classified: anti-diarrheal agent
Treats: control and relieve acute diarrhea
3 common side effects: loss of appetite, nausea, bloating
1 pt/teaching education: do not take the medication if driving, it may cause dizziness
ONDANSETRON
Classified: "Zofran" & known as an antiemetic drug
Treats: prevents nausea and vomiting
3 common side effects: headaches, constipation, fatigue
1 pt/teaching education: to not take while driving, it may cause drowsiness
TEMAZEPAM
Classified: Benzodiazepine (CNS) depressants
Treats: Insomnia
3 common side effects: drowsy, lightheaded, dizzy
1 pt/teaching education: best to take before bedtime
ZOLPIDEM
Classified: sedative-hypnotic drug
Treats: Insomnia
3 common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, lightheaded
1 pt/teaching education: best to take before bedtime
ACETAMINOPHEN
Classified: "Tylenol" & analgesics
Treats: relieves pain, and body aches, reduces fever
3 common side effects: stomachache, nausea, vomiting
1 pt/teaching education: taking without food can cause stomach pain
SENNA
Classified: Laxative
Treats: relieves occasional constipation in adults and children
3 common side effects: stomach cramps, stomach discomfort, diarrhea
1 pt/teaching education: should not be used for more than 1 week, long-term can cause normal bowels to stop functioning