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Salmeterol
Name of a drug and classification
Name: Salmeterol
Classification: Brochodilators.
Nursing implications
Check pulse and BP before administration.
Monitor pulmonary function tests before initiating therapy.
Assess lung sounds .
Monitor adverse reactions.
Observe for parodical bronchispam
Monitir signs and symptoms of overdose.
Mechanism of action
Reduces accumulation of cAMP at beta2 adrenergic receptor.
Relatively for beta receptors.
Indication
Treatment of asthma and prevention of-
Bronchospasm in patient who are currently on treatment.
Maintain treatment to prevent bronchospasm in COPD -
Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Storage
15'C to 25'C away from light and moisture.
Contraindication s
Acute attack of asthma
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity
Adverse effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Tachycardia
Nausea
Palpitations
Muscle cramps/soreness
Nervousness
Trembling
Headaches
Paradoxical bronchospasm.
Cough
Dosage and Route of administration
Adult and children over 4 yrs: 60mg ( one inhalation)-
Twice a daily approximately 12 hr apart
Route:Inhalation.
