What are the nursing responsibilities of carbocisteine?

Nursing responsibilities of carbocisteine include:

- Monitoring for drug interactions and side effects

- Observing for signs and symptoms of hepatic, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system toxicity

- Monitoring for signs of hypersensitivity

- Monitoring respiratory status and assessing for any changes

- Educating the patient about their medication including dosage, purpose, potential side effects, and precautions