| Drug and Dosage | Use | Action | Assessment: Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromolyn sodium—inhalation 1 capsule 4 times daily | Perennial bronchial asthma (not acute asthma or status asthmaticus) | Inhibits release of bronchoconstrictors—histamine and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A); suppresses allergic response | Cough, hoarseness, wheezing; dry mouth, bitter aftertaste, urticaria; urinary frequency |
| NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Instruct on use of inhaler—exhale; tilt head back; inhale rapidly, deeply, steadily; remove inhaler, exhale—repeat until dose is taken; gargle or drink water after treatment | |||