T1-Medications Flashcards
(30 cards)
Albuterol classification
Short acting beta-2 rector agonist (SABA)
Albuterol Indications (4)
Asthma
COPD
Emphysema
Bronchospasm
Albuterol side effects (5)
Bronchospasm
Headaches
Palpitations
Throat irritation
Tremor
Albuterol administration
Oral formulation should be taken with food
Albuterol Nursing implication
-monitor patient’s respiratory function before and after administration
Albuterol Brand name
Proventil
Montelukast brand name
Singular
Montelukast classification
leukotriene receptor antagonist
Montelukast indication
-allergic rhinitis (seasonal)
-asthma
-exercise induced bronchospasm
Montelukast side effects (5)
-headache
-diarrhea
-fatigue
-leukopenia
-rash
Montelukast administration
oral formulation on an empty stomach (1-2 hours before meals)
Montelukast nursing implications (2)
-do not crush oral formulations
-monitor CBC and LFTs
Zafirlukast brand name
Accolate
Zafirlukast classification
leukotriene receptor antagonist
Zafirlukast indication
asthma
Zafirlukast side effects (5)
-headache
-diarrhea
-fatigue
-leukopenia
-rash
Zafirlukast administration (2)
-regular release oral formulation given without regard to meals
-extended release oral formulation given 1 hour after morning and evening meals
Zafirlukast nursing implications
do not administer for acute asthma or acute bronchospasm
Zileuton brand name
Zyflo
Zileuton classification
leukotriene modifier
Zileuton indication
asthma
Zileuton side effects
-headache
-diarrhea
-fatigue
-leukopenia
-rash
Zileuton administration
-regular release oral formulation given without regard to meals
-extended release oral formulation given 1 hour after morning and evening meals
Zileuton nursing implications
-do not crush oral formulation
-monitor CBC and LFTS
