Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ansimar

Generic Name :
Ansimar

Brand Name:
Zuellig

Dosage
Tab Adult 1 tab bid-tid. Syr Childn >12 yr 10 mL once-tid, <12 yr 6-9 mg/kg

FREQUENCY:
bid.

Mechanism of Action
Bronchodilator.

Indications
Bronchial asthma & pulmonary disease w/ spastic bronchial component.

Contraindications
Acute MI, hypotension, lactation.

Adverse Drug Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, cephalalgia, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia, extrasystole, tachypnea, hyperglycemia, albuminuria.

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES:

> Use with caution in patients with hypoxemia, hyperthyroidism, liver disease, renal disease, in those with history of peptic ulcer and in elderly. Frequently, patients with CHF have markedly prolonged drug serum levels following discontinuation of Ansimar.

> assess for allergic reaction
> assess for breath sounds
>should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

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