A middle-aged woman, appears at the clinic complaining of multiple small hemmorhaged spots in her skin and sever nosebleeds. While taking her history, the nurse notes that she is taking apronal (a sleeping medication) because she has problems getting to sleep at night. This drug is known to be toxic to red marrow. Using your knowledge of physiology, explain the connection between the bleeding problems and the taking of apronal.
Please give as many details as possible. Thank you.
2007-01-25 02:55:02 · 3 answers · asked by bmn44 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You should not take spronal for more than 10 days straight unless directed by a doctor. It may be thinning your blood too much. It will not do a much as asprin or ibuprofen but can cause serious liver damage when taken more often than directed or for to long of a period.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these very serious side effects occur: easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or other signs of infection.
The adult maximum dose of acetaminophen (apronal) is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, alcohol dependency, any allergies.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Acetaminophen is often used instead of aspirin. They are equally effective in relieving pain; however, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling and inflammation like aspirin does.
There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen on the market. Read the dosing instructions carefully as the amount of acetaminophen may vary among products.
2007-01-25 03:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by li'lbit 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to www.webmd.com and look up the drug Apronal if gives you the answer.
2007-01-25 03:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
shame on you nora, do your own homework
2007-01-25 03:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋