Robitussin
enUK| Noun | 1. | Robitussin - trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up |
Robitussin
enUKguaifenesin (glyceryl guaiacolate)
Pharmacologic class: Propanediol derivative
Therapeutic class: Expectorant
Pregnancy risk category C
Action
Exerts vasoconstrictive action that leads to decreased edema and congestion. Also increases respiratory secretions and reduces mucus viscosity.
Availability
Capsules: 200 mg
Oral solution: 100 mg/5 ml, 200 mg/5 ml
Syrup: 100 mg/5 ml
Tablets: 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg
Tablets (extended-release): 600 mg
Indications and dosages
➣ Cough due to upper respiratory tract infection
Adults: 200 to 400 mg P.O. q 4 hours (not to exceed 2,400 mg/day), or 600 to 1,200 mg P.O. (extended-release tablets) q 12 hours (not to exceed 2,400 mg/day)
Children ages 6 to 12: 100 to 200 mg P.O. q 4 hours (not to exceed 1,200 mg/day), or 600 mg P.O. (extended-release) q 12 hours (not to exceed 1,200 mg/day)
Children ages 2 to 6: 50 to 100 mg P.O. q 4 hours (not to exceed 600 mg/day)
Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to drug
• Alcohol intolerance (with some products)
Precautions
Use cautiously in:
• diabetes mellitus, cough lasting more than 1 week or accompanied by fever, rash, or headache
• patients receiving disulfiram concurrently
• pregnant patients.
Administration
• Give with full glass of water.
Adverse reactions
CNS: headache, dizziness
GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
Skin: rash, urticaria
Interactions
Drug-diagnostic tests. Urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, vanillylmandelic acid: inaccurate results
Patient monitoring
• Assess cough quality and productivity. Reevaluate treatment if cough persists and is accompanied by fever or headache.
Patient teaching
• Tell patient to take with 8 oz of water and to drink plenty of fluids.
• Instruct patient to contact prescriber if cough lasts more than 1 week.
• Caution patient to avoid driving and other hazardous activities until he knows how drug affects concentration and alertness.
• As appropriate, review all other significant adverse reactions and interactions, especially those related to the tests mentioned above.
guaiFENesin
(gwye-fen-e-sin) guaifenesin,Alfen Jr
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(trade name)Classification
Therapeutic: allergy cold cough remediesIndications
Action
Therapeutic effects
Pharmacokinetics
Time/action profile (expectorant action)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 min | unknown | 4–6 hr |
| PO-ER | unknown | unknown | 12 hr |
Contraindications/Precautions
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Central nervous system
- dizziness
- headache
Gastrointestinal
- nausea
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- vomiting
Dermatologic
- rash
- urticaria
Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction
None significant.Route/Dosage
Availability (generic available)
Nursing implications
Nursing assessment
- Assess lung sounds, frequency and type of cough, and character of bronchial secretions periodically during therapy. Maintain fluid intake of 1500–2000 mL/day to decrease viscosity of secretions.
Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Ineffective airway clearance (Indications)Implementation
- Do not confuse guaifenesin with guanfacine. Do not confuse Mucinex with Mucomyst.
- Oral: Administer each dose of guaifenesin followed by a full glass of water to decrease viscosity of secretions.
- Extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole; do not open, break, crush, or chew.
Patient/Family Teaching
- Instruct patient to cough effectively. Patient should sit upright and take several deep breaths before attempting to cough.
- Caution parents to avoid OTC cough and cold products while breast feeding or administering to children <4 yrs.
- Inform patient that drug may occasionally cause dizziness. Avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known.
- Advise patient to limit talking, stop smoking, maintain moisture in environmental air, and take some sugarless gum or hard candy to help alleviate the discomfort caused by a chronic nonproductive cough.
- Instruct patient to contact health care professional if cough persists longer than 1 wk or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache or sore throat.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
- Easier mobilization and expectoration of mucus from cough associated with upper respiratory infection.
Robitussin
(rō′bĭ-tŭs′ĭn)Robitussin
enUK- noun
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noun trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
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