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Tolectin
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Tolectin - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)tolmetin sodiumnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"ketone - any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicalsbrand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service |
Tolectin
Tolectin [tol´ek-tin] trademark for a preparation of tolmetin sodium; a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.tolmetin (tole-met-in) tolmetin, Tolectin (trade name) Classification Therapeutic: antirheumatics
Pregnancy Category: UK
IndicationsManagement of inflammatory disorders including: - Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,
ActionInhibits prostaglandin synthesis.Therapeutic effectsSuppression of pain and inflammation.PharmacokineticsAbsorption: Well absorbed from the GI tract following oral administration.Distribution: Unknown.Protein Binding: >99%.Metabolism and Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver; 20% excreted unchanged by the kidneys.Half-life: 1 hr.Time/action profile (anti-inflammatory effects)| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION | | PO | within 7 days | 1–2 wk | unknown |
Contraindications/PrecautionsContraindicated in: Hypersensitivity; Cross-sensitivity may exist with other NSAIDs, including aspirin; Active GI bleeding or ulcer disease; Perioperative pain from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.Use Cautiously in: Cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease (may ↑ risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, especially with prolonged use); History of ulcer disease; Severe hepatic or renal impairment (dosage ↓ recommended); Geriatric: ↑ risk of GI bleeding; Obstetric / Lactation: Safety not established; avoid use during 2nd and 3rd trimesters.Adverse Reactions/Side EffectsCentral nervous system- dizziness (most frequent)
- headache (most frequent)
- drowsiness
- mental depression
- sleep disturbances
Ear, Eye, Nose, Throat- tinnitus
- visual disturbances
Cardiovascular- edema (most frequent)
- hypertension
Gastrointestinal- drug-induced hepatitis (life-threatening)
- GI bleeding (life-threatening)
- diarrhea (most frequent)
- discomfort (most frequent)
- dyspepsia (most frequent)
- nausea (most frequent)
- vomiting (most frequent)
- constipation
- flatulence
GenitourinaryDermatologic- exfoliative dermatitis (life-threatening)
- stevens-johnson syndrome (life-threatening)
- toxic epidermal necrolysis (life-threatening)
- rash (most frequent)
HematologicMusculoskeletalMiscellaneous- allergic reactions including anaphylaxis (life-threatening)
InteractionsDrug-Drug interaction↑ risk of bleeding with warfarin, heparin,, cefoperazone, cefotetan, valproates, thrombolytic agents, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, abciximab, tirofiban, or eptifibatide.↑ GI side effects with aspirin, corticosteroids, and other NSAIDs.May ↓ response to antihypertensives or diuretics.May ↑levels and risk of toxicity from lithium.May ↑ risk of hematologic toxicity from antineoplastics or radiation therapy.↑ risk of adverse renal effects with gold compounds, cyclosporine, or chronic use of acetaminophen.May ↑ risk of hypoglycemia frominsulin or oral hypoglycemic agents.↑ anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk with arnica, chamomile, clove, dong quai, feverfew, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, Panax ginseng, and others.Route/DosageOral (Adults) 400 mg 3 times daily initially, followed by maintenance dose of 600–1800 mg/day in 3–4 divided doses (not to exceed 2000 mg/day).Oral (Children >2 yr) 20 mg/kg/day in 3–4 divided doses initially, followed by maintenance dose of 15–30 mg/kg/day in 3–4 divided doses.Availability (generic available)Tablets: 200 mg, 600 mg Capsules: 400 mg Nursing implicationsNursing assessment- Patients who have asthma, aspirin-induced allergy, and nasal polyps are at increased risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions. Monitor for rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria.
- Assess patient for skin rash frequently during therapy. Discontinue tolmetin at first sign of rash; may be life-threatening. Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis may develop. Treat symptomatically; may recur once treatment is stopped.
- Assess pain and range of motion prior to and weekly during therapy.
- Lab Test Considerations: Evaluate BUN, serum creatinine, CBC, and liver function periodically in patients receiving prolonged therapy.
- Serum potassium, BUN, AST, and ALT may show ↑ levels.
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit may be ↓. Bleeding time may be prolonged for up to 2 days after discontinuation.
- May cause false-positive results for urinary protein.
Potential Nursing DiagnosesAcute pain (Indications)
Impaired physical mobility (Indications)
Implementation- Administration in higher than recommended doses does not provide increased effectiveness but may cause increased side effects. Use lowest effective dose for shortest period of time.
- Oral: May be administered with food, milk, or antacids to decrease GI irritation. Tablets may be crushed and capsules opened and mixed with fluids or food.
Patient/Family Teaching- Advise patient to take tolmentin with a full glass of water and to remain in an upright position for 15–30 min after administration.
- Instruct patient to take medication as directed. Take missed doses as soon as remembered but not if almost time for the next dose. Do not double doses.
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Advise patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.
- Caution patient to avoid the concurrent use of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen, or other OTC or herbal products without consulting health care professional.
- Advise patient to use sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity reactions.
- Advise patient to inform health care professional of medication regimen prior to treatment or surgery.
- Advise patient to consult health care professional if rash, itching, visual disturbances, tinnitus, weight gain, edema, black stools, persistent headache, or influenza-like syndrome (chills, fever, muscle aches, pain) occurs.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes- Decrease in pain.
- Improved joint mobility. Partial arthritic relief is usually seen within 7 days, but maximum effectiveness may require 1–2 wk of continuous therapy. Patients who do not respond to one NSAID may respond to another.
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Related to Tolectin: tolmetin sodiumSynonyms for Tolectinnoun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)SynonymsRelated Words- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- NSAID
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