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Central Nervous System
SomecommondrugsandtheireffectsonCentralNervousSystemareasfollows.InthisarticleAnalgesicsandantipyretic(opiated)Analgesicsandantipyretic(non-narcotic)Anti-psychoticsHypnoticsandsedativesAnalgesicsandantipyretic(opiated)Product:MorphineForChildren:Contra-indicatedinchildrenbelow12yearsForPregnantWomen:Contra-indicated.Depressesneo-natalrespirationForBreastfeedingMothers:UseifclearlyindicatedContra-indications*:InhepaticandrenaldysfunctionCaution:Hyper-thyroidismProduct:CodeineForChildren:Shouldbeavoidedforbelow1yearForPregnantWomen:Caution-mayadverselyaffectthebabysbreathingiftakenduringlabourForBreastfeedingMothers:TobeusedwithcautionContra-indications*:InhepaticandrenaldysfunctionCaution:Beinganarcotic,itcanbehabit-formingAnalgesicsandantipyretic(non-narcotic)Product:AspirinForChildren:SafetynotestablishedForPregnantWomen:SafetynotclearlyestablishedForBreastfeedingMothers:UseonlyifclearlyindicatedContra-indications*:IncasesofulcerCaution:Cancauseirritationtothegastro-intestinal(GI)systemProduct:ParacetamolForChildren:Under3monthsextremecautionForPregnantWomen:NoevidenceofriskwithoccasionaluseForBreastfeedingMothers:NoevidenceofriskContra-indications*:InhepaticandrenaldysfunctionCaution:------------Anti-psychoticsProduct:ChlorpromazineForChildren:ShouldnotbeusedbelowsixmonthsForPregnantWomen:Contra-indicatedForBreastfeedingMothers:NotrecommendedContra-indications*:InchronicrespiratorydiseaseCaution:AvoidskindrugcontactHypnoticsandsedativesProduct:DiazepamForChildren:SafeForPregnantWomen:Contra-indicatedForBreastfeedingMothers:SafetynotestablishedContra-indications*:RespiratorydepressionCaution:Cancausepsychological/physicaldependence*Nottobeusedintheconditionsstated,becauseitcouldcausecomplications
Some common drugs and their effects on Central Nervous System are as follows.
Analgesics and antipyretic (opiated) Product: Morphine For Children: Contra-indicated in children below 12 years For Pregnant Women: Contra-indicated. Depresses neo-natal respiration For Breastfeeding Mothers: Use if clearly indicated Contra-indications*: In hepatic and renal dysfunction Caution: Hyper-thyroidism
Product: Codeine For Children: Should be avoided for below 1 year For Pregnant Women: Caution - may adversely affect the baby's breathing if taken during labour For Breastfeeding Mothers: To be used with caution Contra-indications*: In hepatic and renal dysfunction Caution: Being a narcotic, it can be habit-forming
Analgesics and antipyretic (non-narcotic) Product: Aspirin For Children: Safety not established For Pregnant Women: Safety not clearly established For Breastfeeding Mothers: Use only if clearly indicated Contra-indications*: In cases of ulcer Caution: Can cause irritation to the gastro-intestinal (GI) system
Product: Paracetamol For Children: Under 3 months extreme caution For Pregnant Women: No evidence of risk with occasional use For Breastfeeding Mothers: No evidence of risk Contra-indications*: In hepatic and renal dysfunction Caution: ------------
Anti-psychotics Product: Chlorpromazine For Children: Should not be used below six months For Pregnant Women: Contra-indicated For Breastfeeding Mothers: Not recommended Contra-indications*: In chronic respiratory disease Caution: Avoid skin drug contact
Hypnotics and sedatives Product: Diazepam For Children: Safe For Pregnant Women: Contra-indicated For Breastfeeding Mothers: Safety not established Contra-indications*: Respiratory depression Caution: Can cause psychological/physical dependence
*Not to be used in the conditions stated, because it could cause complications
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