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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
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potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory and immune modifier
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Uses (x3+) |
-Asthma, maintenance and prophylactic treatment of
-to treat bronchospastic disorders when bronchodilators aren't working -to treat chronic bronchitis, COPD, and cystic fibrosis |
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Administration considerations Two things to remember... |
Proper technique is essential with inhalants,
May require lower dose of systemic corticosteroid if client is taking one |
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Who shouldn't take 'em? |
children <2 y/o
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Drug interaction? Why? |
antidiabetic agents b/c of elevation of blood glucose potential
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INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Side effects? (x5) |
Pharyngeal irritation and sore throat, coughing, dry mouth, oral fungal infections, sinusitis
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