Name of the Patient : ap______________________________________________ Age : 66y/o_______ Date Of Admission : ____________ Diagnosis :_Bronchial Asthma and AE , T/C Pneumonia__________

_Attending Physician :____Dr. y_______________________________________ Case # :________________________________ Room Number :______Medicine PhilHealth Ward______

DRUG STUDY
Name of Drug Mode of Action
It relieves nasal

Route and Dosage Actual:

Indications

Contraindications Side Effects

Adverse Reactions

Nursing Responsibilities

Generic Name:
Albuterol

congestion and reversible bronchospasm by relaxing the smooth muscles of the

Ideal:
2 inhalations every 4-6 hours

Contraindicated in 1. To control and prevent reversible airway obstruction patients hypersensitive caused by asthma or chronic to drug or its obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) ingredients. 2. Quick relief for bronchospasm 3. For the prevention of exerciseinduced bronchospasm

Brand Name:
Salbutamol

bronchioles Relaxes Inhalation:

bronchial, uterine, and vascular

4.Long-term control agent for patients with chronic or persistent bronchospasm

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Nervousness Restlessness Tremor Headache Insomnia Chest pain Palpitations Angina Arrhythmias Hypertension Nausea and vomiting 12. Hyperglycemia 13. Hypokalemia

Respiratory: 1. Assess lung bronchospasm, sounds, PR and BP cough, wheezing, before drug dyspnea, administration and bronchitis, during peak of increased sputum medication.

Classification:
Bronchodilator

smooth muscle by stimulating beta2 receptors.

2. Observe fore paradoxical spasm and withhold medication and notify physician if condition occurs. 3. Administer PO medications with meals to minimize gastric irritation. 4. Extended-release tablet should be swallowed-whole. It should not be crushed or chewed. 5. If administering medication through inhalation, allow at least 1 minute

between inhalation of aerosol medication. 6. Advise the patient to rinse mouth with water after each inhalation to minimize dry mouth. 7. Inform the patient that Albuterol may cause an unusual or bad taste.

Bibliography: Karch, A.M, Lippincotts Nursing Drug Guide, 2009. Lippincott____

William & Wilkins_______________________________________

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