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Drug Study Ponstan

Ponstan SF is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug classified as mefenamic acid. It is taken orally up to three times per day to reduce pain and inflammation. Common side effects include headaches, drowsiness, constipation, and loss of appetite. Nurses should check orders, assess for allergies, educate patients, and advise taking with food and as prescribed to properly manage side effects.

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Drug Study Ponstan

Ponstan SF is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug classified as mefenamic acid. It is taken orally up to three times per day to reduce pain and inflammation. Common side effects include headaches, drowsiness, constipation, and loss of appetite. Nurses should check orders, assess for allergies, educate patients, and advise taking with food and as prescribed to properly manage side effects.

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Drug Classification & Dose Side effects & Nursing Disease

mode of action Adverse effect responsibilities

Brand name: Classification: Dosage: Side effect:  Check Doctors order


Ponstan SF Non-Steroidal Anti- 500 mg/ capsule  Head aches  Assess for history for
Inflammatory Drugs  Drowsiness allergies.
 Constipation  Educate the patient
 Loss of appetite regarding drug action
Generic: Route:  Nausea and and adverse effect.
Mefenamic Oral vomiting  Advice client to take
acid Mode of Action:  Heartburn meal before taking this
Anti-inflammatory; drug.
analgesic, and antipyretic Adverse effect:  Advice the client to take
activities related to Timing:  Severe Dizziness the drug as ordered.
inhibition of prostaglandin Every 6 hours  Sever or persistent
synthesis 6 am headache.
12pm  Severe diarrhea.
6pm  Blurred vision

Frequency:
3 doses then PRN
for pain.

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