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albuterol |
Trade: Proventil Class: Beta 2 Agonist Use: Airflow disorders Adverse Reaction: cardiac stimulation (tachycardia, hypertension) Nursing Interventions: Assess for chest pain/angina, use before inhaled anti-inflammatory |
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theophylline |
Trade: Theo24 Class: Methylxanthines Use: Airflow disorders Adverse Reaction: Vomiting and seizures from toxicity Nursing Considerations: Monitor blood, avoid caffeine |
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prednisone |
Trade: Deltasone Class: Glucocorticoid (oral) Use: Airflow disorders Adverse Reaction: GI bleeding Nursing Considerations: Avoid NSAIDS |
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cromolyn |
Trade: Intal Class: Mast Cell Stabilzer Use: Airflow disorders Adverse Reaction: Bitter aftertaste Nursing Considerations: Sips of water, hard candy, not for acute asthma attacks |
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montelukast |
Trade: Singulair Class: Leukotriene Modifer Use: Airflow disorders Adverse Reaction: GI upset Nursing Consideration: Take once daily in evening |
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pseudoephedrine |
Trade: Sudafed Class: Sympathomimetic Use: UR disorders Adverse Reaction: Potential for drug abuse, causes vasoconstriction, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety Nursing Considerations: Purchase restrictions, caution with heart disease |
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guaifenesin |
Trade: Mucinex Class: Expectorant Use: Cough Adverse Reaction: nausea/vomiting Nursing Considerations: Caution with other OTC cold products, give with food. |
