DRUG STUDY Name of Patient: Age: Sex: Dx: Attending Physician: Ward: PHIC Date started:

DRUG STUDY
Date Classifica tion Bronchodila tors Gener ic Name S A L B U T A M O L S U L F A T E Bran d Nam e V E N T O L I N Mechanism of Action Relaxes bronchial, uterine and vascular smooth muscle by stimulating beta2 receptors. Indication and Contraindication INDICATION: To prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease To prevent exerciseinduced bronchospasm CONTRAINDICATION: Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to drug or its ingredients. Use cautiously in patients with CV disorders (including coronary insufficiency and hypertension), hyperthyroidism, or diabetes mellitus and those Actual Dose Salbutamo l nebulizatio n q 6 Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities Observed 10Rs in giving medication. Ventolin HFA is a newer version of the Ventolin metered-dose inhaler (MID) for asthma and other obstructive lungs diseases. Ventolin HFA uses the propellant hydrofluoroalkane as an alternative to chlorofluorocarbon s to propel the medication Warn the mother about possibility of paradoxical bronchospasm. Tell to stop the drugs immediately if it occurs. Tell the mother to wash the inhaler with warm water, Signat ure Studen t Signatu re CI

CNS: tremor, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, headache, hyperactivity, weakness, CNS stimulation, malaise. CV: tachycardia, palpitation, hypertension EENT: dry and irritated nose and throat with inhaled form, nasal congestion, epistaxis, hoarseness. GI: Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, bad taste, increased appetite. Metabolic: hypokalemia Musculoskeletal: muscle cramps Respiratory: Bronchospasm,

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cough, wheezing, dyspnea, bronchitis, increase sputum

soapy water after using.