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Salmeterol ClassLABA
Salmeterol Action
Smooth muscle relaxation
-Headache
-Tachycardia
Salmeterol Nursing Considerations
-Caution in cardiac clients
-Acts in 10-25 min
Albuterol Class
SABA
Albuterol Action
Bronchodilation; improves ciliary action & mucus clearance
Albuterol Side Effects
-Headache
-Tachycardia
-Shaky/nervousness
-Hypertension
Albuterol Nursing Considerations
-Caution in cardiac clients
-Rescue inhaler
-Acts in 5-10min
-Monitor HR & BP
Tiotropium Class
LAMA
Tiotropium Action
anticholinergic
Tiotropium Side Effects
Dry mouth
, Tiotropium Nursing Considerations
-Cost is a concern
Fluticasone Propionate Class
Corticosteroid
Fluticasone Propionate Action
Inhibits inflammatory response in nasal passage
Fluticasone Propionate Side Effects
-Nasal Irritation
-Sore throat
Fluticasone Propionate Nursing Considerations
-Teach appropriate use
-Monitor for nose bleeds
-Monitor for rebound congestion
Salmeterol & Fluticasone Class
Combination of Bronchodilator/Corticosteroid
Salmeterol & Fluticasone Action
Bronchodilation and Inhibits inflammatory response in nasal passage
Salmeterol & Fluticasone Side Effects
-Headache
-Tachycardia
-Nasal Irritation
-Sore throat
Salmeterol & Fluticasone Nursing Considerations
-Caution in cardiac clients
-Monitor HR & BP
-Teach appropriate use
-Monitor for nose bleeds
-Monitor for rebound congestion
Formoterol & Budesonide Class
Low dose ICS (inhaled corticosteroid)
Formoterol & Budesonide Action
Decreases edema & mucus production
Formoterol & Budesonide Side Effects
-Throat irritation
-Thrush
Formoterol & Budesonide Nursing Considerations
-Monitor glucose (especially in DM)
-Rinse mouth after use
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