Oxygenation Indications and Adverse Effects

Albuterol Indications

ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACK (inhalation), prevention of broncho spams (Po)

Albuterol Adverse Effects

tremors, palpitations, tachycardia, paradoxial bronchospams

Albuterol Education

avoid overuse, use prior to antiinflammatory meds

ipratropium indications

maintenance of bronchospams (asthma COPD), rhinorhea

ipratropium adverse effects

palpations, urinary retention

budesonide indications

asthma and COPD maintenance

budesonide adverse effects

Oral candidas (thrush)

zafirlakust indication

asthma maintenance

zafirlakust adverse effects

suicidal ideation

dexomethorphan indication

dry non productive cough

dexomethorphan adverse effects

dry mouth, CNS symptoms

Guaifensin indication

Productive cough

Guaifensin Adverse effects

GI effects, N/V, Anorexia

budesonide eduaction

rinse mouth after use

Guafenesin education

limit use to 1 week, increase fluids

Acetylcysteine indication

high risk pts with COPD, TB, CF, pneomonia

Acetylcysteine adverse effects

GI upset, BRONCHOSPASMS

Acetylcysteine Education

rotten egg odor expected, increase fluids

Oxymetozoline and Psuedoephedrine indication

nasal congestion

Oxymetazoline adverse effects

rebound congestion

oxymetazoline education

limit use to 3-5 days

psuedoephdrine adverse effects

sympathomimetic effects (HTN)

diphenhydramine indications

allergic rhinititis, allergic reactions, motion sickness, insomnia, parkinsonism

diphenhydramine adverse effects

DROWSINESS, anticholinergic effects

lortadine indication

allergic rhinitus, chronic idiopathic uticaria (itching)