front 1 ASPIRIN | back 1 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 |
front 2 CELECOXIB | back 2 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 |
front 3 DOCUSATE SODIUM | back 3 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 |
front 4 IBUPROFEN | back 4 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 |
front 5 LOPERAMIDE | back 5 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 |
front 6 ONDANSETRON | back 6 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 |
front 7 TEMAZEPAM | back 7 Classified: Benzodiazepine (CNS) depressants Treats: Insomnia 3 common side effects: drowsy, lightheaded, dizzy 1 pt/teaching education: best to take before bedtime |
front 8 ZOLPIDEM | back 8 Classified: sedative-hypnotic drug Treats: Insomnia 3 common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, lightheaded 1 pt/teaching education: best to take before bedtime |
front 9 ACETAMINOPHEN | back 9 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 |
front 10 SENNA | back 10 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 |