zafirlukast Flashcards
what is the classification of zafirlukast
leukotriene receptor antagonists (antiasthmatic)
what is the trade name for zafirlukast
Accolate
what is the pharmacotherapeutic (use) for zafirlukast
prophylaxis or treatment of chronic asthma (long-term drug)
how is zafirlukast administered
orally
what is the pharmacodynamics of zafirlukast
blocks receptors for the leukotrienes bound to the amino acid cysteine
what are the C/I and precautions of zafirlukast
hypersensitivity
what are the A/E of zafirlukast
HA, gastritis/diarrhea, pharyngitis, and rhinitis
what are the D/I of zafirlukast
theophylline, warfarin, aspirin, erthromycin
what health status would you asses for pts taking zafirlukast
assess medical status and liver function
what life span and gender would you asses for pts taking zafirlukast
pregnancy category B
what life style, diet, and habit would you asses for pts taking zafirlukast
take medication on empty stomach. if pt experiences diarrhea, encourage water intake
what environment would you asses for pts taking zafirlukast
generally given at home
how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of zafirlukast
- ensure that the pt takes zafirlukast twice daily despite the absence of symptoms
how would you minimize the A/E of zafirlukast
ensure that the pt takes the medication only as prescribed
what are the patient and family education of zafirlukast
- explain that zafirlukast is used in maintenance therapy
- encourage pts to take nonnarcotic analgesics if HA occurs
- if diarrhea occurs, replenish lost fluids. encourage water
