Treatment of nerve agent exposure, Cardiac arrhythmia’s (Heart Blocks, Bradycardia, Arrest) Preoperatively to decrease oral and gastric secretions, ophthalmic to dilate eyes, oral inhalation for short treatment and prevention of bronchospasms associated with asthma, bronchitis, COPD and as a drying ...
As seen in this patient case, hemodialysis can be used to decrease supratherapeutic lithium levels and is the treatment of choice with severe lithium toxicity. The use of hemodialysis and resulting decrease in lithium levels to normal range, eliminated the need for more aggressive treatment, such ...
Cyclophosphamide can be given with or without food, but giving it with food can decrease the risk of digestive upset. Always provide your pet with plenty of water when they are taking cyclophosphamide. Encourage your pet to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and take them on frequent ...
To aid with secretions, individuals with CF regularly take inhaled medications to decrease the viscosity of respiratory secretions, as well as enzymes that assist with digestion. In addition, these individuals frequently receive antibiotic therapy for infections and may practice regular breathing exerc...
Used for absorbing small amounts of medications quickly through the oral mucosa, prevents distruction of the medication by gastric or intestinal secretions. Ex: Nitroglycerin (SL) Antiemetic & Opiate (buccal) Tablets May have flavor to improve taste, used for oral, SL, and buccal. ...
How anticholinergic nasal sprays work: When sprayed into each nostril, anticholinergic nasal sprays decrease secretions from the glands lining the nasal passage. This diminishes the symptom of runny nose. Who should not use these medications: Individuals who are allergic to any components of the nasal...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat sleep problems, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts in individuals with PTSD. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not used to control flashbacks, to treat a specific phobia, or to decrease the craving for alcohol. A client calls the ...
Substantially altered gastrointestinal anatomy/physiology after bariatric surgery presents new challenges for the proper medication management of these patients; drug absorption and bioavailability may increase, decrease, or remain unchanged post surgery, depending on the specific drug in question and the type...