Drug Mechanism of Indications Contraindications Adverse Effects Nursing

action Considerations
 Drug may decrease
Generic name: sensitivity of
Relaxes bronchial, Relief of bronchospasm in Contraindicated to patients CNS: tremor, nervousness,
Salbutamol Sulfate spirometry used for
hypersensitive to the drug, dizziness, insomnia,
Brand name: uterine and vascular pneumonia and diagnosis of
or its ingredients. headache, yperactivity,
Salbutamol asthma.
smooth muscle by emphysema). use cautiously in patient weakness, CNS stimulation
and malaise.  Warn patient about
Classification: stimulating beta 2 with CV disorders, risk of paradoxical
CV: tachycardia,
Bronchodilator bronchospasm and
receptors. hyperthyroidism or palpitations, hypertension.
EENT: dry and irritated to stop drug
Dosage, route, frequency: diabetes mellitus and in immediately if it
nose and throat with
q6 nebulize occurs.
those who are unusually inhaled form, nasal
congestion, epistaxis  Tell patient that use
responsive to adrenergics. of spacer device
hoarseness of voice.
GI: heartburn, nausea, may improve drug
vomiting, anorexia, altered delivery to lungs.
taste increase appetite.  Tell patient to
METABOLIC: hypokalemia remove canister
and wash inhaler
with warm soapy
water at least once
a week.

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