DRUG CLASSIFICATION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Name:  Monitor therapeutic effectiveness which is

Headache Body as a indicated by significant subjective
Albuterol Inhalation Albuterol belongs to Albuterol is used to Whole: Hypersensitivity improvement in pulmonary function within
Dizziness
a class of drugs known prevent and treat reaction.  60–90 min after drug administration.
Brand Name: Spinning sensation, 
as bronchodilators. difficulty breathing,  Monitor for: S&S of fine tremor in fingers,
Light headedness,
ProAir HFA, ProAir wheezing, shortness of CNS: Tremor, anxiety, which may interfere with precision
Sleep problems
RespiClick, Proventil breath, coughing, and nervousness, handwork; CNS stimulation, particularly in
(insomnia), 
HFA, Ventolin HFA, chest tightness caused restlessness, children 2–6 y, (hyperactivity, excitement,
Tremor
by lung diseases such as convulsions, weakness, nervousness, insomnia), tachycardia, GI
Nervousness,
asthma and chronic headache,
Sweating, symptoms. Report promptly to physician.
obstructive pulmonary hallucinations. 
Dosage: Nausea,   Consult physician about giving last albuterol
disease (COPD; a group dose several hours before bedtime, if drug-
Vomiting, CV: Palpitation,
of diseases that affect induced insomnia is a problem.
2.5 mg Diarrhea,  hypertension,
the lungs and airways).  Avoid contact of inhalation drug with eyes.
Dry mouth and throat,  hypotension,
Muscle cramps, and bradycardia, reflex  Do not increase number or frequency of
MECHANISM OF CONTRAINDICATIONS
Unusual taste in your tachycardia. Special inhalations without advice of physician.
Route: ACTION
mouth. Senses: Blurred vision,  Notify physician if albuterol fails to provide
Inhalation Pregnancy (category C), dilated pupils.  relief because this can signify worsening of
Albuterol acts on beta-2
adrenergic receptors to lactation. Use of oral pulmonary function and a reevaluation of
syrup in children <2 y. GI: Nausea, condition/therapy may be indicated.
relax the bronchial
vomiting. Other: Muscle  Do not use OTC drugs without physician
Frequency: smooth muscle. It also cramps, hoarseness.
inhibits the release of approval. Many medications (e.g., cold
3 or 4 times per day immediate remedies) contain drugs that may intensify
as needed. hypersensitivity albuterol action.
mediators from cells,
especially mast cells.