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Generic Name:
Duavent Management of  Treatment of Headache, pain, Hypertrophic  Position patient
reversible obstructive influenza, chest obstructive on high back
Brand Name: bronchospasm airway diseases. pain, nausea, cardiomyopathy or rest to promote
Duaneb associated w/ bronchitis, dyspnea, tachyrrhythmia. full lung
obstructive airway  Bronchodilator coughing, expansion.
Classification: diseases eg pneumonia,
Antiasthmatic & bronchial asthma, bronchospasm,  Do back tapping
COPD Preparations COPD. after you
nebulizer the
patient, it can
unclog mucus
secretion

 Do not give
food
immediately, it
can cause
vomiting.
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Generic Name: Respiratory Suppresses Headache, Contraindicated in  Give daily before 9 AM to

HYDROCORTISO diseases: inflammatory and nervousness, systemic fungal infections mimic normal peak diurnal
NE Sodium Berylliosis, immune depression, and patients with known corticosteroid levels and
succinate fulminating or responses, mainly euphoria, hypersensitivity to the minimize HPA suppression.
disseminated by inhibiting insomnia, product and its  Space multiple doses evenly
pulmonary migration of hypotension, constituents. throughout the day.
tuberculosis when leukocytes and hypertension,  Rotate sites of IM
Brand Name: (Solu- used concurrently phagocytes and nausea, repository injections to
Cortef) with appropriate decreasing vomiting, avoid local atrophy.
antituberculous inflammatory abdominal  Use minimal doses for
Dosage: 100 mg, chemotherapy, mediators distention minimal duration to
250 mg, 500 mg idiopathic minimize adverse effects.
Sterile Powder for eosinophilic  Arrange for increased
Injection (IM/IV) pneumonias, dosage when patient is
symptomatic subject to unusual stress.
Classification: sarcoidosis.  Use alternate-day
maintenance therapy with
Short-Acting short-acting corticosteroids
Corticosteroids whenever possible.
 Take with meals or snacks if
GI upset occurs.
 Provide antacids between
meals to help avoid peptic
ulcer.
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Inhibits the
GENERIC  Edema reabsorption of  diarrhea,  allergy to  Reduce dosage if given
NAME: associated with sodium and constipation, or furosemide, with other
furosemide CHF, cirrhosis, chloride from the stomach pain;  anuria, severe renal antihypertensive;
renal disease proximal and distal failure; hepatic coma readjust dosages
BRAND NAME: (oral, IV) renal tubules and  headache; gradually as BP
Lasix  Acute the loop of Henle, responds.
pulmonary leading to a  numbness, burning,  Give early in the day so
Drug class edema (IV) sodium-rich pain, or tingly that increased urination
 Hypertension diuresis. feeling; will not disturb sleep.
 Loop diuretic (oral)  Avoid IV use if oral use
 dizziness; or is at all possible.
 do not use discolored
 blurred vision. drug or solutions.
 Do not give when BP is
lower than 90/60.
 Measure and record
weight to monitor fluid
changes.
 Arrange for potassium-
rich diet or supplemental
potassium as needed.

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Treatment for prevent black, tarry stools

 Hypersensitivity to  Assess for symptoms
 patient with acute Platelet • blood from vomiting of stroke, MI during
GENERIC NAME: coronary aggregation • blood in urine or stools the drug substance treatment.
clopidogrel bisulfate syndrome. • nosebleed or any component of  Given after meals to
• red or purple spots on the the product. prevent GI upset.
BRAND NAME: skin  Active pathological  Monitor liver function
Plavix • skin rash or itching bleeding such as studies.
• stomach pain peptic ulcer or  Discontinue if
Drug Class: Rare: intracranial prolongs bleeding time
anti-platelet drug • difficulty breathing, hemorrhage.
difficulty swallowing,
hoarseness, or tightening of
Drug Dose: the throat
• fever
75mg 1 tab OD • sudden weakness
• swelling of your face, lips,
tongue, hands, or feet
• unusual bleeding or
bruising, or pinpoint red
spots on the skin
• unusual rash, allergic
reaction, or hives
• unusually heavy menstrual
bleeding