DRUG DOSAGE MECHANISM OF INDICATION/ SIDE EFFECTS NURSING INTERVENTIONS

ACTION
CONTRAINDICATIONS

Generic Name: Neb Q8 The ipratropium INDICATION: CNS: Light Monitor respiratory status; auscultate
(Inhalation) ingredient is an Bronchodilator for headedness, lungs before and after inhalation2.
Salbutamol +
anticholinergic drug maintenance therapy of drowsiness,
Ipratropium PRN Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm
which relaxes smooth bronchospasm. insomnia, dizziness,
muscle in the lung. The vertigo, CNS (Wheezing). If Condition occurs, with
Brand Name: salbutamol ingredient stimulation hold medication and notify physician or
CONTRAINDICATION: other healthcare professional
is a beta-2 agonist
Combipul immediately.
which stimulates beta- Patient’s with history of CV: hypertension,
2 sites in the lungs to hypersensitivity reaction. arrhythmia,
relax the bronchi. hypotension, Instruct patient to contact health care
Drug Class: Patient’s with Hypertropic professional immediately if shortness
tachycardia, angina
obstructive cardiomyopathy. of breath is not relieved by medication
Anti-asthmatic and
COPD Preparation EENT: sinusitis, or is accompanied by diaphoresis,
Patient’s with dizziness, palpitations, or chest pain.
blurred vision,
tachyarrythmia.
taste perversion, dry
mouth, Paradoxical Advise the patient to rinse mouth with
bronchospasm, water after using the nebulizer to
bronchitis minimize dry mouth.

GIT: abdominal pain,

dyspepsia,
gastrointestinal
distress, vomiting,
diarrhea,
constipation
GUT: dysuria, urinary
retention, urinary
difficulty

MS:
Fatigue, weakness

Others: alopecia,
itching, rash,
flushing, edema