Classification Adverse effect Indication Contraindication Nursing Consideration

Name of Drug

Assessment & Drug Effects

• Monitor for S&S of
Ambroxol Mucolytic aspiration of excess
Occasional Adjuvant therapy in There are no absolute
0.5m tid secretions, and for
gastrointestinal patients with contraindication but in bronchospasm
abnormal, viscid, or
Ambrolex side effects may inspissated mucous
patients with gastric (unpredictable);
occur but these secretions in acute ulceration relative withhold drug and
are almost caution should be notify physician
and chronic
immediately if either
invariably mild. bronchopulmonary observed.
occur.
diseases, and in
pulmonary • Lab tests: Monitor
complications of ABGs, pulmonary
cystic fibrosis and functions and pulse
surgery, oximetry as indicated.
tracheostomy, and • Have suction
atelectasis. Also apparatus
used in diagnostic immediately
bronchial studies available. Increased
and as an antidote volume of respiratory
for acute tract fluid may be
acetaminophen liberated; suction or
poisoning. endotracheal
aspiration may be
necessary to establish
and maintain an open
airway.
Patient & Family Education
• Report difficulty with
clearing the airway or
any other respiratory
distress.