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