Allergy and Asthma Medications (33) Flashcards
TRIAMCINOLONE: Side Effects
- Agitation
- Oropharyngeal fungal infections
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Increased cough
- Bronchitis
TRIAMCINOLONE: Nursing Considerations
- Nasal spray: onset few days, peak 3–4 days
- PO/IM: peak 1–2 hours
- Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
- Rx; Preg Cat C
TRIAMCINOLONE: Purpose
Treatment of chronic asthma and of seasonal or perennial rhinitis
MOMETASONE: Nursing Considerations
- Nasal spray: onset few days, peak up to 3 weeks
- Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
- Rx; Preg Cat C
MOMETASONE: Side Effects
- Hoarseness
- Oropharyngeal fungal infections
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion, cold symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Muscle or joint pain
MOMETASONE: Purpose
Treatment of chronic asthma and of seasonal or perennial rhinitis
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SALMETEROL: Nursing Considerations
- Oral inhalation; rinse mouth with water after inhalation
- Twice-daily dosage, 12 hours apart; used long term
- Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
- Monitor growth of pediatric patient
- May decrease bone mineral density
- Monitor for eosinophilic conditions, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia
- Rx; Preg Cat C
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SALMETEROL: Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Headache
- Hoarseness
- Oropharyngeal fungal infections
- Muscle and bone pain
- Viral respiratory infections, bronchitis
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE SALMETEROL: Purpose
Treatment of asthma that is not well controlled with long-term corticosteroids; treatment of COPD
FLUTICASONE: Nursing Considerations
- Nasal spray: onset within 2 days, peak 1–2 weeks
- Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
- Rx; Preg Cat C
FLUTICASONE: Side Effects
- Hoarseness
- Oropharyngeal fungal infections
- Headache
- Nasal congestion, cold symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Epistaxis (nosebleed), nasal irritation
- Dyspnea
FLUTICASONE: Purpose
Treatment of chronic asthma and of seasonal and perennial rhinitis
FLUNISOLIDE: Nursing Considerations
- Onset: few days
- Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
- Rx; Preg Cat C
FLUNISOLIDE: Side Effects
- Dysphonia
- Hoarseness
- Oropharyngeal fungal infections
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion, cold symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Epistaxis (nosebleed)
FLUNISOLIDE: Purpose
Treatment of chronic asthma and of seasonal and perennial rhinitis