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Maternity Medication
Maternity medications
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Side Effects | Nursing Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motrin. | MOA is related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. It allows production of anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. Exact MOA is unknown. Purpose for my pt is to relief minor pain, cramping. | GI bleeding, bronchospasms, anaphylactic reactions, rash, nausea, dyspepsia, GI pain, constipation, flatulence, insomnia, dizziness, headache. | Assess pt for GI bleeding and constipation. Administer with food if GI upset occurs. Monitor pt’s labs to prevent liver and kidney damage. |
| Bisacodyl. | This medication is stimulant laxative. It acts by irritating the digestive tract and stimulates intestinal activity. For my pt-to treat constipation. | Cramps, faintness, stomach discomfort, nausea, weight gain, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. | Assess for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function. Assess color, consistency, and amount of stool produced. |
| Simethicone. | It acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles. It prevents the smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. It promotes easier way to eliminate gas out of intestines. For my patient used to decrease gas pain | There were no side effects reported. | Assess patient for abdominal pain, flatulence, distention, and bowel sounds prior to and periodically throughout course of therapy. Frequency of belching and passage of flatus should also be assessed. |
| Sennoside. | Promotes water and fat penetration into the stool, lowers surface tension of the feces, and increase the softness of the fecal mass. Indication-for treatment and prevention of constipation in term and post partum patients. | May cause some stomach irritations, diarrhea, dehydration, throat irritation. May develop Cathartic Dependence: GI becomes completely dependent on the laxative lead to constipation, drying of the stool, and fecal impaction. | Assess for nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration; abdominal examination should include assessment for intestinal blockage, hx of constipation, dehydration. Make sure the patient is hydrated; Drug may take one to three days to start working. |
| Hydrocodone. | Work with opioid receptor sites throughout the body to block sensations of pain producing a sense of euphoria. Purpose for my pt-control of incisional pain. | The most frequently reported adverse reactions are lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea and vomiting. Some of these adverse reactions may be alleviated if the patient lies down. Narcotic pain relievers also can cause respiratory depression. | Monitor VS for changes, allergic reactions. Evaluate labs to indicate damage to kidneys or liver. Assess bowel function routinely. Assess type, location, and intensity of pain prior to and 1 hr (peak) following administration. |
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