Term
Beclomethasone
(Beclovent, Beconase) |
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Definition
Side Effects
Dystonia (prolonged muscle contrax), hoarseness, oropharyngeal fungal infex, headache, sore throat, dyspepsia
Nursing Considerations
Chronic Asthma Rx, seasonal or perennial rhinitis
Nasal Spray: onset 5-7 days (up to 3 wks in some pts), pk up to 3 wks.
Inhaler: onset 10 minutes
Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
Preg Cat C ( not good for fetus) |
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Term
Flunisolide
(Nasolide, Aerobid) |
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Definition
Side Effects
Dysphonia (difficulty speaking) hoarseness, oropharyngeal fungal infex, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, cold symptoms, N/V, diarrhea, unpleasant taste, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Used in chronic asthma treatment, seasonal or perennial rhinitis
Onset: few days
Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
Preg Cat C (not good for fetus) |
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Term
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Definition
Side Effects
Dysphonia (difficulty speaking), hoarseness, oropharyngeal fungal infection, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, cold symptoms, N/V, diarrhea, unpleasant taste, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Used to treat chronic asthma and seasonal or perennial rhinitis
Nasal Spray: onset within 2 days, pk 1-2 wks
Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
Preg Cat C (not good for fetus) |
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Term
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Definition
Side Effects
Dysphonia (difficulty speaking), hoarseness, oropharyngeal fungal infection, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, cold symptoms, N/V, diarrhea, unpleasant taste, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Used to treat chronic asthma and seasonal or perennial rhinitis
Nasal Spray: onset few days, pk up to 3 wks
Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
Preg Cat C (not good for fetus) |
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Term
Triamcinolone
(Nasocort spray, Amcort) |
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Definition
Side Effects
Dysphonia (difficulty speaking), hoarseness, oropharyngeal fungal infection, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, cold symptoms, N/V, diarrhea, unpleasant taste, upset stomach
Nursing Considerations
Used in the treatment of chronic asthma and seasonal or perennial rhinitis
Nasal Spray: Onset few days, pk 3-4 days
PO/IM: peak 1-2 hrs
Use regular peak flow monitoring to determine respiratory status
Preg Cat C (bad for fetus) |
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