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Review of beta-2 agonists, anticholinergics, and corticosteroids for respiratory

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Definition
Albuterol Drug Class   Beta-2 agonist  
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Albuterol Mechanism of Action   Stimulation of SNS beta-2 receptors Smooth muscle relaxation of bronchioles  
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Albuterol Adverse Effects   Tachycardia, palpitations, restlessness H/A  
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Albuterol Contraindications   Cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism  
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Albuterol Interactions   Beta blockers  
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Albuterol Nursing Indications   Monitor HR, respiratory status Teach regarding rescue inhaler use Use 30-60 minutes before exercise Avoid caffeine  
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Ipratropium Drug Class   Anticholinergic  
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Ipratropium Mechanism of Action   Increased PNS stimulation on CN X Antagonizes muscarinic receptors  
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Ipratropium Adverse Effects   Dry mouth, blurry vision, tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation  
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Ipratropium Contraindications   Narrow angle glaucoma Bladder neck obstruction/BPH Allergy to soy or peanuts (propellant sensitivity)  
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Ipratropium Interactions   Other anticholinergics  
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Ipratropium Nursing Indications   Monitor VS, respiratory status Monitor UOP Teach to void prior to drug administration Lozenges Fiber/fluids  
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Budesonide Drug Class   Corticosteroid  
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Budesonide Mechanism of Action   Inhibition of inflammatory response  
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Budesonide Adverse Effects   Sore throat Xerostomia Oral candidiasis  
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Budesonide Contraindications   Active infections Oral lesions increase systemic absorption  
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Budesonide Nursing Indications   Monitor respiratory status, oral mucosa Taper the dose Rinse mouth after inhalation  
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Drug of choice for rescue inhaler   SABA - albuterol  
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Theophylline Drug Class   Methylxanthines  
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Theophylline Mechanism of Action   Smooth muscle relaxation via mobilization of calcium and activation of prostaglandins Inhibition histamine  
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Theophylline Adverse Effects   Typically only associated with toxicity 20-25 mcg/mL: N/V/D, insomnia, diaphoresis, H/A and irritability >30-35 mcg/mL: hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hypotension, dysrhythmias, tachycardia, seizures, brain damage and death  
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Theophylline Interactions   Multiple interactions – including caffeine Smoking increases metabolism of theophylline With smoking cessation – toxicity!  
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Theophylline Contraindications   Caution with cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism  
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Theophylline Nursing Indications   Monitor VS, lung sounds Serum drug level Decrease caffeine intake Toxicity treatment Activated charcoal, lidocaine, benzodiazepines  
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Montelukast Drug Class   Leukotriene receptor antagonist  
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Montelukast Mechanism of Action   Decreases: neutrophil, eosinophil migration, aggregation, leukocyte adhesion, capillary permeability, smooth muscle contraction  
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Montelukast Adverse Effects   H/A, dizziness Elevated LFTs Suicidal ideation  
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Montelukast Interactions   Increases toxicity of theophylline, warfarin  
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Montelukast Nursing Indications   Monitor respiratory status Take on empty stomach Taper dose Avoid triggers  
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