Muscular ache

The most common adverse reactions seen with administration of the cephalosporins are gastrointestinal disturbances, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions may occur with administration of the cephalosporins and range from mild to life threatening. Mild hypersensitivity reactions include pruritus, urticaria, and skin rashes. More serious hypersensitivity reactions include S teveils-Johnson syndrome (fever, cough, muscular aches and... 

The patient is at risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome when taking the cephalosporins StevensJohnson syndrome is manifested by fever, cough, muscular aches and pains headache, and the appearance of lesions on the skin, mucous membranes and eyes The lesions appear as red wheals or blisters often starting on the face, in the mouth, or on the lips neck, and extremities This syndrome, which also may occur with the administration of other types of drugs can be fatal. The nurse should report any of these symptoms to the primary health care provider immediately. 

Metformin—there is a risk of lactic acidosis when using this drug. Discontinue die drug therapy and notify the health care provider immediately if any of the following should occur respiratory distress, muscular aches, unusual somnolence, unexplained malaise, or nonspecific abdominal distress. 

Adverse reactions from the administration of vaccines or toxoids are usually mild. Chills, fever, muscular aches and pains, rash, and lethargy may be present. Pain and tenderness at the injection site may also occur. Although rare, a hypersensitivity reaction may occur. The Summary Drug Table Agents for Active Immunization provides a listing of the more rare, but serious, adverse reactions. 

Pain related to adverse reactions (pain and discomfort at the injedion site, muscular aches and pain)... 

Stevens-Johnson syndrome fever, cough, muscular aches and pains, headache, and lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. The lesions appear as red wheals or blisters, often starting on die face, in the mo util, or on the lips, neck, and extremities, stomatitis inflammation of die mo util striae lines or bands elevated above or depressed below surrounding tissue, or differing in color or texture subjective data information supplied by the patient or family sublingual under die tongue... 

Chronic exposure to GD causes forgetfulness, thinking difficulty, vision disturbances, muscular aches/pains. Although certain organophosphate pesticides have been shown to be teratogenic in animals, these effects have not been documented in carefully controlled toxicological evaluations for GD. 

Gastrointestinal diarrhea, nausea, vomiting Respiratory shortness of breath Cardiovascular arrythmias, hypertension or hypotension Neurologic paresthesias of mouth lips, tongue, and throat dizziness reversal of hot and cold sensations Other muscular aches... 

Aspirin and other NSAIDs are effective in treating mild-to-moderate pain of various origins, including headache, toothache, and diffuse muscular aches and soreness. Aspirin appears to be especially useful in treating pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal and joint disorders.71,87,89 The safe and effective use of aspirin in both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is well documented (see Chapter 16).53,66,84 Aspirin is also recommended for treating the pain and cramping associated with primary dysmenorrhea.70... 

Adverse Effects. As indicated earlier, the effectiveness of emetine and dehydroemetine is limited by a number of potentially serious side effects. In particular, problems with cardiotoxicity may occur, as reflected by arrhythmias, palpitations, and other changes in cardiac conduction and excitability. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are also quite common. Generalized muscular aches and weakness may occur, as well as localized myositis near the site of administration. Hence, these drugs are administered under close medical supervision and are withdrawn as soon as the amebicidal effects are apparent. 

Despite the lack of conclusive evidence on their effectiveness, herbal drugs are widely believed to be useful in treating a variety of conditions, both common and unusual, and mild and serious. Common conditions for which people take herbal drugs include colds and flu, muscular aches and pains, acne, indigestion, constipation, coughs, corns, menstmal cramps, dandruff, diarrhea, fatigue, flatulence, frostbite, warts, hair loss, headaches, heartburn, insect bites, lice, motion sickness, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, and warts. (The PDR-HM lists 25 herbal medicines used to relieve flatulence.)... 

Black pepper oil can be used to help in the treatment of pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness, fevers, as a nerve tonic and to increase circulation. Furthermore, it increases the flow of saliva, stimulates appetite, encourages peristalsis, tones the colon muscles and is a general digestive tonic (Pruthi, 1993). 

The essential oil of aniseed is reported to be antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and stimulant. It is good for bronchitis, colds, cramps, emotional balancing, headlice, muscular aches and pains, muscular spasm, rheumatism and stress (http //www.tigerlillys.co.nz/ Properties.htm). 

Three weeks later he was admitted to hospital complaining of increasing malaise, muscular aches, nausea, decreased appetite, shortness of breath, cough and fever. He was jaundiced with hepatomegaly, blood pressure 120/70 mmHg, pulse 76 beats per minute, regular. Chest X-ray showed a right plural effusion and biochemistry showed increased bilirubin, ALP, ALT and AST albumin was low. 

Your brother has been on IFN 3-la IM therapy for 9 months and is still complaining of flu like symptoms and muscular aches and pain following each injection. What other therapeutic option(s) does he... 

Malaria is easily misdiagnosed because it resembles many other diseases. Early symptoms include malaise, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting, and muscular aches after several hours, the characteristic high fever and chills occur. The body s principal defenses are fever and filtration of infected red blood cells in the spleen. Neither of these mechanisms, however, is completely effective in ridding the body of the parasite. 

Adverse effects are common, particularly with larger doses, and include nausea and vomiting, lachrymation and salivation, paraesthesiae, muscular aches and pains, urticarial rashes, tachycardia and a raised blood pressure. Gross overdosage may cause overbreathing, muscular tremors, convulsions and coma. 

Nonnarcotic analgesics treat mild to moderate pain such as headaches, menstrual pain (dysmenorrheal), inflammatory pain, muscular aches, and abrasions. Nonnarcotic analgesics include acetaminophen and NS AIDs (see chapter 12). Nonnarcotic analgesics are not addictive and available over the counter. 

Vestibular disorders are dizziness, unsteadiness, or imbalance when walking. Vertigo, nausea, headache, and muscular aches in the neck and back, motion sickness, and sensitivity to noise and bright lights may be mild (lasting minutes) or severe (resulting in total disability). Meniere s disease, labyrinthitis, and inner ear infections can cause vestibular disorders. Common causes of vestibular disorders follow ... 

Coriander Relieving muscular aches and pains increasing circulation for colds, flu, rheumatism for help with sleep and nervous exhaustion... 

Vetiver For muscular aches to increase circulation to relieve melancholy and nervous tension for restful sleep... 

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