This document summarizes information on three respiratory medications: Ventolin (albuterol), Flonase (fluticasone nasal spray), and Robitussin (guaifenesin). Ventolin and Flonase are used to treat asthma and allergies by relaxing airways and reducing inflammation. Robitussin is an expectorant that thins mucus to make coughing easier. All three control symptoms but do not cure the underlying conditions. Potential side effects include headaches, nausea, and fast heart rate, with serious side effects requiring immediate medical attention. Proper use and storage of these medications is also outlined.

1. Respiratory System
REPORT ON PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

2. Ventolin
 Ventolin also known as Albuterol is used to prevent
and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest
tightness cause by lung diseases as Asthma. Is
classified under Bronchodilators.
 Benefit
It helps patient by relaxing and opening their air
passages to the lungs in order to make breathing
easier.

3.  This medication comes in form of tablet or syrup.
 It may help control symptoms but will not cure the
condition i.e. Asthma
 It may be prescribed for other uses beside Asthma.

4. Side Effects of Ventolin
Nervousness; shakiness; dizziness; headache;
uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body; muscle
cramps; excessive motion or activity; sudden change
in mood; nosebleed; nausea; increased or decreased
appetite; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
and pale skin.

5. Serious Side Effects
 Call the doctor right away if these are experience:
Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Chest Pain
Fever
Blisters or Rash
Hives
Itching
Swelling of the
face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower
legs
Increased difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarseness.

6. Storage
 Keep in original container, close tightly and keep out
of reach of children.
 Store in room temperature (not in bathroom), away
from excess heat and moisture.

7. Flonase
 Flonase also known as Fluticasone Nasal Spray is
categorized under Corticosteroids.
 It is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis or year
round nonallergic rhinitis.
 Benefit
It prevents and decreases inflammation in the nose.
Symptoms include: sneezing and stuffy, runny, or itchy
nose.

8.  This medication comes in form of liquid to spray in
the nose.
 It controls the symptoms but does not cure the
condition.
 Symptoms will not improve until 12 hours after first
usage.
 It may take several days or longer to feel the full
benefit of the medication.
 Each bottle is to provide 120 sprays and after this
has been reached the bottle should be throw away

9. Side Effects of Flonase
Headache; nosebleed; burning or irritation in the
nose; runny nose; bloody mucus in the nose; cough;
nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; diarrhea and
dizziness.

10. Serious Side Effects
 Call the doctor right away if you experience these:
Painful white patches in nose or throat
Flu-like symptoms
Sore throat
Vision problems
Injury to nose
New or increased acne
Easy bruising
Enlarged face and neck
Extreme tiredness
Muscle weakness
Irregular menstruation
Hives
Rash
Itching
Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Hoarseness
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Wheezing

11. Robitussin
 Also known as Guaifenesin is classified under
Expectorant.
 It is used to relieve chest congestion
 Benefit:
It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to
make it easier to cough up and clear the airways.

12.  This medicine may help control symptoms but does
not treat or speed recovery.
 It comes in form of tablet, capsule, dissolving
granules, and syrup.
 It also comes alone and in combination with
antihistamine, cough suppressants, and
decongestants.
 Follow directions on package carefully.
 Currently, there is a FDA warning on this
medication.

13. Side Effects
 Headache
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Storage:
Keep in the original container and close tightly.
Store in room temperature away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom).

14. REFERENCES
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