Medications
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the use, effects and side effects of common medications.
- Demonstrate the most efficacious use of respiratory medication devices.
- Understand the use of medications in the management and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, pharmacist or physiotherapist.
Topic | Content | Resources |
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Introduction. | General medication advice. Affordable medicines. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Over-the-counter medicines. Side effects. | |
Medication overview. – How they work. – Side effects. | Bronchodilators. Corticosteroids. Antibiotics. Mucolytics. Vaccinations. | Better Living with COPD (Ch 7). Examples of medications. |
Use of equipment and cleaning. | Inhalers. Spacers. Nebulisers. | Better Living with COPD (Ch 8). Examples of devices. Placebo puffers. Pharmaceutical device information brochures. |
Summary and discussion. | Problem solving for compliance and side effects. Discussion of specific medication concerns. | Examples of a dosette box. Medication list and instructions. |