Unit 41 P2 Medication Megan Scully
Medication Definition Contra-indications Side-effects
Antibiotics A medicine that Not to be taken in Nausea, stomach
(Penicillin) impedes the conjunction with pain and vomiting
development of or Warfrin, a medication Vaginal discharge
eliminates used to prevent blood and itching
microorganisms. clots. Headache
Swollen, hairy or
black tongue
Thrush
Analgesics A drug used to alleviate Not to be taken in Rash and swelling
(Paracetamol) pain. conjunctions with Flushing
carbamazepine, a Increasing
medication used to heartbeat
treat some forms of Low blood pressure
pain and epilepsy.
Antihistamines A medicine that This form of medication Lethargy
(Benadryl) impedes the should not be Dizziness
physiological effects of consumed by or Disturbed
histamine, used prescribed to coordination
especially in the individuals who are Dry mouth
management of currently taking Constipation
allergies. antidepressants. Nausea
Antacids Inhibiting, neutralizing, Antacids may alter the Constipation
(Alka-Seltzer) or counteracting acidity effects of some Diarrhoea
of the stomach. A antibiotics and should Stomach cramps
medicine controlling therefore not be used Nausea
the acid levels within in conjunction with Flatulence
the stomach. antibiotics.
Anti-coagulants Having the effect of Anti-coagulants should Bleeding gums
(Warfarin) delaying or preventing not be consumed with Heavy menstrual
the coagulation of the or prescribed with bleeding
blood. These medicines antibiotics. Vomiting
are given to individuals Diarrhoea
with a high risk of blood Bleeding between
clots to diminish the menstruation
risk of developing Swelling or pain
serious health around site of
conditions. injection
Psychotropic Any medication able to Psychotropic Insomnia
(Fluoxetine) affect the mind, medications should not Visionary changes
emotions, and be consumed with pain Dizziness
behaviour. killers, some seizure Nausea
medications, some Dry mouth
stomach medications Tremors
(e.g. ranitidine), some Anxiety
antifungal medication Strange dreams
and some asthma Sweating
medication.
Medication Definition Contra-indications Side-effects
Antibiotics A medicine that Not to be taken in Nausea, stomach
(Penicillin) impedes the conjunction with pain and vomiting
development of or Warfrin, a medication Vaginal discharge
eliminates used to prevent blood and itching
microorganisms. clots. Headache
Swollen, hairy or
black tongue
Thrush
Analgesics A drug used to alleviate Not to be taken in Rash and swelling
(Paracetamol) pain. conjunctions with Flushing
carbamazepine, a Increasing
medication used to heartbeat
treat some forms of Low blood pressure
pain and epilepsy.
Antihistamines A medicine that This form of medication Lethargy
(Benadryl) impedes the should not be Dizziness
physiological effects of consumed by or Disturbed
histamine, used prescribed to coordination
especially in the individuals who are Dry mouth
management of currently taking Constipation
allergies. antidepressants. Nausea
Antacids Inhibiting, neutralizing, Antacids may alter the Constipation
(Alka-Seltzer) or counteracting acidity effects of some Diarrhoea
of the stomach. A antibiotics and should Stomach cramps
medicine controlling therefore not be used Nausea
the acid levels within in conjunction with Flatulence
the stomach. antibiotics.
Anti-coagulants Having the effect of Anti-coagulants should Bleeding gums
(Warfarin) delaying or preventing not be consumed with Heavy menstrual
the coagulation of the or prescribed with bleeding
blood. These medicines antibiotics. Vomiting
are given to individuals Diarrhoea
with a high risk of blood Bleeding between
clots to diminish the menstruation
risk of developing Swelling or pain
serious health around site of
conditions. injection
Psychotropic Any medication able to Psychotropic Insomnia
(Fluoxetine) affect the mind, medications should not Visionary changes
emotions, and be consumed with pain Dizziness
behaviour. killers, some seizure Nausea
medications, some Dry mouth
stomach medications Tremors
(e.g. ranitidine), some Anxiety
antifungal medication Strange dreams
and some asthma Sweating
medication.
