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    ATI DRUG TABLES Module4 Respiratory Expectorants Guaifenesin 1

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    Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant used to treat colds and bronchitis by liquefying secretions. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea which can be reduced by taking the drug with food and water. Patients should monitor for worsening cough or fever and see a doctor for allergic reactions or if cough is due to heart failure or asthma.

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    Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant used to treat colds and bronchitis by liquefying secretions. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea which can be reduced by taking the drug with food and water. Patients should monitor for worsening cough or fever and see a doctor for allergic reactions or if cough is due to heart failure or asthma.

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    Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant used to treat colds and bronchitis by liquefying secretions. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea which can be reduced by taking the drug with food and water. Patients should monitor for worsening cough or fever and see a doctor for allergic reactions or if cough is due to heart failure or asthma.

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    Guaifenesin (Mucinex) is an expectorant used to treat colds and bronchitis by liquefying secretions. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea which can be reduced by taking the drug with food and water. Patients should monitor for worsening cough or fever and see a doctor for allergic reactions or if cough is due to heart failure or asthma.

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    Drug Information Table

    Expectorants guaifenesin (Mucinex)


    Therapeutic Use
    Colds and other upper
    respiratory infections
    Bronchitis

    Side/Adverse Effects

    Administration
    Increase fluid intake to help
    liquefy secretions.
    Notify provider if cough
    worsens or high fever develops.
    Use only when needed.
    Do not take with combination
    products for colds that also
    contain guaifenesin
    Do not chew or crush
    sustained-release formulations.
    Interventions

    Patient Instructions

    Dizziness, drowsiness

    Monitor patients when changing


    positions or ambulating.

    Do not take prior to driving


    or activities requiring mental
    alertness.
    Sit or lie down if feeling
    lightheaded.
    Change positions gradually.

    Gastrointestinal distress
    (nausea, diarrhea)

    Give drug with food and/or 8 oz


    of water.

    Take the drug with food and/or


    8 oz of water.

    Allergic reaction (rash)

    Stop drug and recommend


    alternative therapy.

    Stop taking the drug and seek


    medical care.

    Contraindications
    Cough due to heart failure
    ACE inhibitor therapy

    Precautions
    Chronic cough
    Asthma

    Interactions
    Increased risk of hemorrhage
    with heparin (guaifenesin
    inhibits platelet function)

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