Antipyretic Essays

  • Acetaminophene Lab Report

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    In this diagram we can see that acetaminophen consists of a benzene ring core, with hydroxyl and amide functional groups in proxy. Benzene (C6H6) is a hydrocarbon composed of 6 carbon atoms (92.26% of the molecule) and 6 hydrogen atoms (7.74% of the molecule) with alternating double and single bonds (resonance bonds) and is aromatic because of this. Benzene is a natural part of petroleum, usually <1.0% by weight, but is found in many things used today. Benzenes most common use is to produce ethylbenzene

  • Commercial Headache Powder Lab Report

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    Aim This experiment separates the constituents of a commercial headache powder employing the use of extraction method. The active ingredients of the commercial headache powder were extracted by dissolving the powdered tablet in propanone solvent. The suspended fine particle binders in the propanone solution were removed by filtration method. The solid analgesia was obtained by evaporating propanone solvent. It was then collected on Hirsh funnel by filtration. Melting point determination was performed

  • 2.5 Respiratory System

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    prescribing brunch dilator or antibiotics. Sinusitis pressure in the sinuses also nasal discharge treatments are antibiotics and many others. Tonsillitis symptoms include fever, hard for you to swallow and sore throats. Treatments are liquids and antipyretics. Asbestosis is a lung disease from inhaling and then later develops

  • Summary: Nonsteroidal Anti-Acids

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    (2RS)-1[4-(2-methylpropyl) phenyl] propanoic acid. It is a non-selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-1 (COX-1) and Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). 1 It may has weaker anti-inflammatory properties than some of other NSAIDs. However, it has a noticeable analgesic and antipyretic function. The inhibitory actions on cyclo-oxygenases are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have an important role in the production of pain, inflammation and fever. 1 Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or

  • The Us Government Case Study 2 Antimicrobial Drugs

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    infusion. Administer antihistamine medications like Benadryl if the patient is not allergic to it before restart the drug. If vancomycin will be administered in the future, it is important to avoid Red man syndrome, by are-treating the patient with antipyretic and antihistamine medications like Tylenol and Benadryl and infused the drug at a slower

  • Essay On Influenza In Children

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    sleep and plenty of liquid. If necessary, the prescription antiviral drugs suppress the infection. To alleviate this flu - Make sure the child drinks regularly The child should stay calm and sleep much - If the fever is high, you can give antipyretic and analgesic (paracetamol for children over six months, even ibuprofen for the older children) Can I help my child avoid infection? It is difficult to protect themselves against influenza because the infection is very contagious and is carried

  • Ibuprofen Mechanism Of Action

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    Ibuprofen, RS-2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid, is one of the most potent orally active antipyretic, analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of chronic and acute pain (Bhavik R. Kesur, 2012). Ibuprofen is known to have an antiplatelet effect, though it is relatively mild when compared with aspirin. Its analgesic effect starts after 30 minutes and lasts few hours. Ibuprofen is removed with urine and does not cumulate in human body. Ibuprofen's mechanism of action

  • Salicylic Acid Lab Report

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    (“Salicylic acid”). The very first preparation of salicylic acid was made by Italian chemist Raffaele Piria in 1838 from salicylaldehyde.2 (Brown). The bark and leaves of the willow tree are natural sources of salicylic acid having both analgesic and antipyretic properties. However it is

  • Ebola Protocol

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    treated the same as any other patient with viral symptoms and/or gastroenteritis. He was triaged; treated; diagnosed; and received discharge instructions to take a prescribed antibiotic (unsure of why, if he was diagnosed with a viral infection), antipyretics for fever, and instructed to return to the ER for any worsening symptoms. Two days later, Mr Duncan arrived to the ER via ambulance. This time, he was labeled as an Ebola risk, and was isolated based on his symptoms and travel history.

  • Pros And Cons Of Synthetic Medicine

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    Diseases that are system oriented or infectious disorders challenge human health, with the advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques, identification of diseases (minor and major) has become easier. Appropriate precaution and treatment facilitate the long living of human beings with good quality of life. To treat the systemic illness, as well as the infectious diseases drug treatment is necessary. Drugs can be derived from synthetic chemicals as well as plant and animal origin. The pros and cons

  • Amphotericin B Case Summary

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    1. Provide the rationale for why Ms, Unger is prescribed amphotericin B. Patient is prescribed amphotericin due to her potentially fatal fungal infection. This will bind to fungal cell membrane, allowing leakage of cellular contents. 2. What contraindications or precautions would eliminate the use of amphotericin B for Ms. Unger? Hypersensitivity; Lactation: Potential for distribution into breast milk and toxicity in infant; discontinue nursing. Use Cautiously in: Renal impairment or electrolyte

  • Aspirin Synthesis

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    Acetylsalicylic acid, or commonly known as “Aspirin” is widely used as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory agent, and an antipyretic (fever reducer). Aspirin is a considered one of the most versatile drugs known to modern medicine. Aspirin’s active component, Salicylic acid, was initially isolated by Edward Stone. He isolated salicylic acid from the barks of a willow tree and derived from willow bark extracts. Salicylic acid is not used like it used to be because of the irritable effects it has

  • Pcp Psychology Case Study Scenarios

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    Discussion Post Week Six NURS6521, N-11 As a primary care provider (PCP) one will encounter many patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat illnesses. For the purpose of the discussion, I will evaluate a case study for a child with one of the above issues. I will state a primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses. I will indicate the treatment and management of the primary diagnosis and educational strategies for the parents to aid in the reduction of any fears or concerns they may have. Case

  • Targeted Temperature Management Case Study

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    CARE OF PATIENT ON TARGETED TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT THERAPY IN CRITICAL CARE SETTING DEFINITION Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) previously known as therapeutic hypothermia, is an intervention that has been shown to improve the outcome of comatose patient after cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury (TBI) by maintaining body temperature ranged from 32℃ to 36℃ for at least 24 hours and 48 hours respectively. 1,2,3,4,5 STANDARD STATEMENT The patient receives targeted temperature management

  • Personal Narrative: My Emergency Procedure

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    It was 7 in the evening, the EMS rolled in a 12-month-old to our Emergency department. The infant was in respiratory distress, had cold, clammy skin. While awaiting the vitals, his mother admitted that he was having fever and diarrhea for 2 days and had a history of underdeveloped brain. Temperature was 105F, tachycardia and tachypnea seen and BP was not recordable. We immediately started resuscitating the baby. He was put on high flow oxygen, and connected to a monitor. However we failed multiple

  • Virgin Olive Oil Essay

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    100mg/kg and low dose 40mg/kg), on different animal models in albino mice. A total of 132 adult healthy male Swiss albino mice were used in this study. The analgesic effect was assessed using acetic acid-induced writhing test. The antipyretic effect was evaluated by brewer's yeast-induced pyrexia. While, the anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by two different models; the carrageenan-induced paw edema and the carrageenan-induced peritonitis in which the levels of total leukocyte

  • E. Coli Mastitis Case Summary

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    first seen. Treatments with carprofen had modulatory effects on clinical and immunological parameters. Results show that after a treatment with carprofen, there was a significant decline in severity of the clinical parameters. Carprofen is a great antipyretic but does not exhibit its major immunomodulatory effects that would have been expected. References Vangroenweghe F, Duchateau L, Boutet P, Lekeux P, Rainard P, Paape MJ, and Burvenich C. Effect of Carprofen Treatement Following Experimentally Induced

  • Cupping Benefits

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    No, it is not. A lancing device is used to make the punctures and are done so quickly that you may not even realise that the pricking is being done on your skin. 8.2 Is wet cupping safe? Yes, it is. Disposable lancets are used and new lancet is used for every patient. All equipment are sterilised using UV Steriliser for 5 minutes before the cupping procedure. 8.3 When is the best and beneficial time to do cupping? The best and beneficial time to do cupping is 17th, 19th and 21st of the lunar

  • Essay Of Paracetamol

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    Chapter#3 3 Experimental 3.1 Scope In this chapter we will discuss the chemicals used , equipments and procedure performed during the experiment . 3.2 Reagents and Chemicals Following are the reagents used: Paracetamol Fly ash Distilled water Sodium Hydroxide Hydrochloric acid Hydrogen peroxide 3.2.1 Fly Ash Fly ash, also known as "pulverised fuel ash" in the United Kingdom, is a coal combustion product composed of fine particles that are driven out of the boiler with the

  • Isoxazoline Synthesis

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    6.1.1:- Synthesis of Isoxazoline derivatives :- Isoxazoline are five member heterocyclic compound. isoxazole and their derivatives have received much attention because of their wide application in medicine and pesticide chemistry. Many isoxazole compound including oxacillin sulfamethoxazole have been developed as pesticides and drugs. Isoxazoline derivative synthesized by various ways [1-2]. K.S.Kumaret.al[3]