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MEDICATION | CLASSIFICATION | MECHANISM OF ACTION | CONTRAINDICATIONS AND INDICATIONS | SIDE EFFECTS | NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES | Drug name:SalbutamolDosage:1mg/ml solutionThis was given to the patient who is suffering from difficulty of breathing due to thick secretion. The drug will relax bronchial muscle by blocking beta 2 receptors. | Bronchodilator | -A selective β2 adrenoceptor agonist. At therapeutic doses it acts on the β2 receptors of bronchial muscle, with little or no action on the β-1 adrenoceptors of cardiac muscle. | Contraindication:-It is contra-indicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.Indications:-relief and prevention of bronchospasm in patient with reversible obstructive airway disease.-inhalation: treatment of acute attacks of bronchospasm. | -CNS: tremor, headache, hyperactivity, drowsiness.-CV: peripheral vasodilatation, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias. -GI: nausea, diarrhea, constipation.-Others: blurred vision, dry mouth, muscle cramps | -do not exceed recommended dosage; adverse effects or loss of effectiveness may result. Read the instructions that come with respiratory inhalants.- instruct patient that she/he may experience this side effects: drowsiness, dizziness,Headache, nausea & vomting, anxiety.-instruct pt. to report any chest pain, weakness, and tremors.-secure safety of your patient. |

MEDICATION | CLASSIFICATION | MECHANISM OF ACTION | CONTRAINDICATIONS AND INDICATIONS | SIDE EFFECTS | NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES | Generic name: Clonidine Drug name:CatapresDosage:75mcg/tablet | Antihypertensive | - Stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors in CNS to inhibit sympathetic vasomotor centres. It decreases systolic and diastolic BP and heart rate. | Contraindications:-Contraindicated w/ hypersensitivity w/ clonidine. Use cautiously w/ pregnancy, lactation, cebrovascular disease.Indications:-Hypertension, used alone or as part of combination therapy.-Treatment of severe pain in cancer