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| Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammaorydrug with pyretic and analgesic qualities. Drowziness. diziness and possible gastrointestinal distress. |
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| Steroidal hormones, reduce immune and inflammatory responses to treat autoimmune and allergic disorders, and organ transplantation rejection. Increases chance of bruising with deep pressure or aggressive massage techniques. Possible gastrointestinal distress. |
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| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants |
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| Drugs used to relax skeletal, striated muscles. Drowzines, dizziness, and constipation. |
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| Drugs to relieve moderate to severe pain, and suppress coughing. Can possible induce sleep, reduced sensation, possible gastrointestinal distress. |
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| Lower blood glucose level. Eat a snack no more than an hour before massage and have client/therapist keep a readily sugar supply. Gastrointestinal distress. Frequent injection sites may experience bruising or hardening of the fascia. |
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| Anticoagulants and antithrombotics |
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| Prevention of blood clotting. Potential for bruising with aggressive techniques. Can cause dizziness and gastrointestinal distress. |
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| Relax blood vessel walls. Can cause dizziness, mild edema, flushing, headache, and skin rashes. Avoid areas of topical application. |
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| Stabilizes cardiac rhythm. Dizziness/light headed. Be aware of clients condition which may indicate postponing massage. |
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| Angiotension-Converting Enzme (ACE) Inhibitors |
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| Used in treatment of hypertension. Can cause dizziness or weakness and possible cough or rash. |
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| Angiotension II Receptor Blockers |
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| Used in treatment of hypertension. Can cause a drop of blood pressure and general weakness. Dry continuous cough and possible skin rash. |
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| Cause relaxation and dilation of vascular walls. Also used to treat and enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dizziness (blood pressure drop) |
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Decrease blood pressure, effect heart rate and strength of contraction. Also used for angina pectoris, and arrythmias, and migrane headaches.
Inhibits the action of catecholamines.
Dizziness (blood pressure) and drowsiness. |
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| Used for angina pectoris, hypertension, control arryhthmias, and prevent migraines. Prevents flow of calcium ions into cells of the heart and blood vessels. Dizziness, mild edema, severe and persistent, chest pain, and constipation. Severe pitted edema and chest pain is a contraindication and referral is necessary. |
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| Used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Increases urine formation and reduced total blood volume. Muscle weakness, dizziness, joint pain, possible gastrointestinal distress. Encourage client to urinate prior to massage. |
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| Used to manage hyperlipidemia. Can cause nausea, heartburn, constipation, cramps, muscle weakness, joint pain, and flushing. |
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| Used to reduce allergic and inflammatory responses. May be used to treat motion sickness, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, coughing, and stimulate appetite. Drowsiness, dizziness, potential for dry throat, and gastrointestinal distress (minus heartburn). |
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| Cough suppressants. Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation. |
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| Dilate the smooth muscle of bronchi and bronchioles, to improve gas exchange. Restlessness, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tremors, shortness of breath, heart palpitations. All side effects can be treated with long, gliding strokes. Shortness of breath may require side-lying position. |
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| Reduce or eliminate congestion or swelling of upper respiratory mucosa through localized vasoconstriction. Restlessness, anxiety, shortness of breath, insomnia, dry mouth. Long gliding strokes can be beneficial, may need to avoid prone position for shortness of breath. |
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| Increase mucus volume and decrease viscosity. Dizziness, nausea. |
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| Estrogen and Progesterone |
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Used to treat symptoms of menopausal and post menopausal osteoporosis, teenage acne, or oral contraception. Also used for some breast cancers. (Estrogen)
Secondary amenorrhea, endometriosis, maintain pregnancy, or oral contraception. (Progesterone)
Bolster for breast tenderness. Chance of blood clots, contraindication for massage. |
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| Antianxiety, Sedative, and Hypnotics. Produces a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Drowsiness, dizziness, sensory depression, constipation, and dry mouth. |
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| Increase the amount or prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, tremors, muscle weakness. Refer back to physician for insomnia or restlessness, but can continue with approval. |
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| Neurologic problem, covering a wide range of problems. Change in heartheart, breathing, drowsiness, dizziness. If client is experiences these, refer to a physician and continue with approval. |
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