Provide drug information to the patient with the following drugs.

1. Theo-dur 300 mg po QD

BN: Theophylline

Theophylline is used together with other medicines to treat the symptoms of asthma,
bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Theophylline belongs to a group of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators

are medicines that relax the muscles in the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs. They
relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of
air through the bronchial tubes.

Side effects: chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, fainting, fast, slow, or irregular
heartbeat, increase in urine volume, persistent vomiting, pounding or rapid pulse, seizures,
shakiness

2. Albuterol MDI 2 puffs BID

When using a metered dose inhaler FOR THE FIRST TIME (with or without a spacer), prepare
the inhaler first:
●Shake the inhaler for five seconds.
●Prime the inhaler by pressing down the canister with the index finger to release the
medication. Hold the inhaler away from your face to prevent medication from getting into
your eyes. Press the canister down again three times.
After an inhaler is used for the first time, it does not need to be primed again unless you do not
use it for two weeks or more.

ORAL
For the symptomatic treatment of reversible bronchospasm associated with asthma, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema and related bronchospastic disorders.:
The most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, headache and
tremor. These are usually early signs of toxicity; however, with high doses, cardiac arrhythmias
or seizures may be the first signs to appear. Adverse reactions reported with theophylline
preparations include:
Theo-Dur tablets should not be chewed or crushed but may be halved.

Adults: The usual initial dose is 200 to 300 mg every 12 hours. This dose may be increased by
50 to 100 mg every 12 hours at 3-day intervals until a satisfactory response is obtained or toxic
effects appear.

Side effects
Albuterol may cause side effects. The NIH lists the following as less serious, though a doctor
should be consulted if they do not go away:

Side effects: uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, nervousness, headache,

nausea and vomiting, cough, throat irritation.

4. Procardia XL 90mg po QD

BN: Nifedipine

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking the
pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Side eddects: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling. nausea, diarrhea mild
constipation or stomach pain, sleep problems (insomnia), mild rash or itching.

5. Cimetidine 400 mg po BID

BN: Tagamet

Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from
coming back after they have healed.

Cimetidine belongs to a class of drugs commonly called H2 blockers. It works by

reducing the amount of acid in your stomach.

Side effects: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

6. Prednisone 10 mg po QD

BN:

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing

problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune
system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type
reactions.

Take this medication by mouth, with food or milk to prevent stomach upset, as directed
by your doctor. Take the tablet form of this medication with a full glass of water unless your
doctor directs you otherwise.

Side effects: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburn, trouble sleeping,

increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor
or pharmacist promptly.