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Albuterol Sulfate
1) Brand Name? 2) Dosage form? 3) FDA Indications/Dosages? 4) Precautions? 5) Adverse Effects? 6) Consultation? |
1) Brand Name:
Proventil, Ventolin, Proair 2) HFA Inhaler: - 90mcg albuterol sulfate per spray Solution for inhalation: 0.5% (concentrated) and 0.63mg/3mL, 1.25mg/3mL, and 2.5mg/3mL (unit dose) 3) For relief of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease. Dosage: Two inhalations four times daily. 4) Precautions: Use in caution in patients with cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and in nursing mothers or pregnancy. 5) Adverse Effects: Nervousness, tremor, dizziness, tachycardia, and palpitations 6) Consultation: Shake canister well before each inhalation |
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Levalbuterol HCL
1) Brand Name? 2) Dosage form? 3) FDA Indication/Dosages? 4) Precautions? 5) Adverse Effects? 6) Consultation? |
1) Brand Name:
Xopenex 2) Dosage form: 0.31mg solution for inhalation 0.63mg solution for inhalation 1.25mg solution for inhalation 3) Dosages: - For treatment of bronchospasm in children 6-11 years of age with reversible obstructive airway disease. - Recommended starting dose is 0.63mg administered by nebulization three times a day, every 6 to 8 hours. 4) Precautions: Use caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, convulsive disorders, and in nursing mothers or pregnancy 5) Adverse Effects: Dizziness, pharyngitis, and rhinitis 6) Patient consultation: - Xoponex inhalation solution is intended to be used in a nebulizer. - Xoponex vials are distributed in foil pouches in groups of 12. Once a foil patch is opened, the vials inside should be used within two weeks. After opening the foil, keep the vials inside the pouch until ready to use. - Discard vial if the solution is not colorless. |
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Beclomethasone Dipropionate
1) Brand Name? 2) Dosage form? 3) FDA Indication/Dosages? 4) Drug interactions? 5) Precautions? 6) Adverse Effects? 7) Consultation? |
1) Brand Name: QVAR
2) Dosage Form: - Inhalation Aerosol in a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - QVAR 40: Each actuation delivers 40mcg. - QVAR 60: Each actuation delivers 80mcg. 3) Indication/Dosages: - For the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy for patients 5 years of age and older to reduce or eliminate the need for systemic corticosteroids in patients with asthma Children Ages 5-11: 40-80mcg twice daily Adults: 40 to 160mcg twice daily Maximum dose is 320mcg twice daily. 4) Drug Interactions: Additive effects occur with systemic corticosteroids. 6) Precautions: Use caution in patients who are being transferred from systemic corticosteroids. 7) Adverse Effects: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis 8) Consultation: - Not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm. Use on a regular basis for full benefits of therapy. Up to four weeks may be needed to observe benefits. |
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What is AB-Rated mean? What are the examples?
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AB-Rated means that each brand names are not equal. You must dispense the exact brand.
i.e. Do not dispense Proventil when the prescription says Ventolin, even if they are similar. |
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What is an MDI?
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Metered-dose inhalers.
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What is another name for asthma meds?
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Rescue inhalers
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What does EIA mean?
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Exercise induced asthma
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What must you do before using an inhaler?
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Shake Well!
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What do you do is little or no medication is coming out of an inhaler?
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Check to see if there is blockage.
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Why can't Beclomethasone Dispropionate be used as a rescue inhaler?
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This product is used for long term therapy. It is not a bronchodilator like Proventil, Ventolin, or Proair.
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How is Levalbuterol used?
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Requires nebulizer for administration.
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