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Additional Medications for Asthma Exacerbations Flashcards

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Epinephrine - dosage form/dosing

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subcutaneous
-q20 min for 3 doses (children)
-q20 min for 2 doses (adult)

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Epinephrine - comments

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  • no proven advantage of systemic therapy over aerosol
  • indicated in addition to standard therapy for acute asthma associated with anaphylaxis and/or angiodema
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Terbutaline - dosage form/dosing

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subcutaneous

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Terbutaline - comments

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no proven advantage of systemic therapy over aerosol

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Magnesium sulfate IV - comments

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AE: flushing, hypotension, vasodilation
CI: heart block, caution in renal dysfunction
- consider if patient remains in life threatening exacerbation after 1 hr of therapy

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