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Drug Study
Drug Study
Salbutamol 1 neb Relaxes smooth muscles by To prevent and Hypersensitivity to CNS: dizziness, ● Stay alert for
q 4° stimulating beta2- relieve drug excitement, hypersensitivity
receptors, thereby causing bronchospasm in headache, reactions and
bronchodilation and patients with hyperactivity, paradoxical
vasodilation reversible insomnia bronchospasm. Stop
obstructive airway drug immediately if
disease CV: these occur.
hypertension,
palpitations, ● Advise patient to limit
tachycardia, intake of caffeine-
chest pain containing foods and
CLASSIFICATION: beverages and to avoid
Sympathomimeti EENT: herbs unless prescriber
c conjunctivitis, approves.
dry and irritated
(beta2-adrenergic throat, ● As appropriate, review
agonist) pharyngitis all other significant and
life-threatening adverse
GI: nausea, reactions and
vomiting, interactions, especially
anorexia, those related to the
heartburn, GI drugs, foods, and herbs.
distress, dry
mouth
Metabolic:
hypokalemia
Musculoskeletal:
muscle cramps
Respiratory:
cough, dyspnea,
wheezing,
paradoxical
bronchospasm
Skin: pallor,
urticaria, rash,
angioedema,
flushing,
NURSING
DRUG ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE EFFECTS
CONSIDERATIONS
Hematologic: purpura
Metabolic: sodium
and fluid retention,
hypokalemia,
hypocalcemia,
hyperglycemia,
hypercholesterolemia
, growth retardation,
diabetes mellitus,
cushingoid
appearance
Musculoskeletal:
osteoporosis, aseptic
joint necrosis,muscle
pain or weakness,
steroid myopathy,
loss of muscle mass,
tendon rupture,
spontaneous fractures
Respiratory: cough,
wheezing, rebound
congestion,
bronchospasm