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Beta Agonists
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-maintain therapy - dry mouth & nose, changes in vision, difficulty urinating, constipation, anorexia, n/v, diarrhea, tac |
Anticholinergic
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• Monitor therapeutic effectiveness after 60–90 min
• Monitor for: S&S of fine tremor in fingers, - CNS stimulation, (hyperactivity, excitement, nervousness, insomnia), tachycardia, GI symptoms. Report promptly to physician. • Note: cause dizziness or vertigo; take necessary precautions. - Consult physician about giving last dose several hours before bedtime, if drug-induced insomnia is a problem. - Prevention of exercise-induced asthma: inhaled 15 min before exercise. |
Albuterol (Proventil)
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• not an emergency agent because of its delayed onset
• Allow 5min between puffs for optimum results. Do not . • Rinse mouth after medication to reduce bitter taste. • Discuss changes in normal urinary pattern with the physician (more common in older adults). • Call physician if you changes in sputum color or amount, ankle edema, or significant weight gain. |
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
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- don't use if having an asthma attack (eg, sudden, severe onset or worsening of asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath)
- don't use if you using another type of long-acting inhaled bronchodilator (eg, formoterol, salmeterol) - Don't use if you are taking certain azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), a macrolide antibiotic (eg, clarithromycin), protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir, boceprevir, indinavir, ritonavir), nefazodone, or telithromycin you have asthma that is already well controlled with the use of a long-term asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroid) |
Fluticasone Salmeterol (Advair)
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• Monitor for S&S of CNS or cardiovascular stimulation (e.g., BP, HR, respiratory status).
• Lab tests: Periodic serum potassium levels especially with coadministered loop or thiazide diuretics. • Monitor diabetics for loss of glycemic control. • Exercise caution with hazardous activities; dizziness and vertigo are possible side effects. |
Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
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• Assess vital signs: Baseline pulse and BP and before each dose. If significantly altered from baseline level, consult physician.
- Cardiovascular adverse effects are more if is given by SC route or it is used by a patient with cardiac arrhythmia. • Most adverse effects are transient, however, rapid heart rate may persist for a relatively long time. • Be aware that muscle tremor is a fairly common adverse effect that appears to subside with continued use. .• Monitor patient being treated for premature labor for CV S&S for 12 h after drug is discontinued. Report tachycardia promptly. • Monitor I&O ratio. Fluid restriction may be necessary. Consult physician. |
Terbutaline Sulfate
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