Adult (>12yo) Dosing Asthma Medication Flashcards
Albuterol (Quick-Relief)
2 puffs 5 minutes before exercise
or
2 puffs Q4-6H PRN
Albuterol neb (Quick-Relief)
1.25-5mg in 3mL saline Q4-8H PRN
Levalbuterol (Quick-Relief)
2 puffs 5 minutes before exercise
or
2 puffs Q4-6H PRN
Levalbuterol neb (Quick-Relief)
0.63-1.25mg Q8H PRN
Ipratropium MDI (Quick-Relief)
2-3 puffs Q6H
Ipratropium Neb (Quick-Relief)
0.25mg Q6H
Ipratropium + albuterol (Quick-Relief)
1 puff Q6H
Methylprednisolone (Quick-Relief)
Burst: 60mg/kg PO as a single dose or 2 divided doses for 3-10 days
Prednisolone (Quick-Relief)
Burst: 60mg/kg PO as a single dose or 2 divided doses for 3-10 days
Prednisone (Quick-Relief)
Burst: 60mg/kg PO as a single dose or 2 divided doses for 3-10 days
Methylprednisolone acetate (Quick-Relief)
240mg IM ONCE
Magnesium Sulfate (Quick-Relief)
2gm IVx1
Methylprednisolone (long-term)
7.5-60mg daily in a single dose or every other day
Prednisolone (long-term)
7.5-60mg daily in a single dose or every other day
Prednisone (long-term)
7.5-60mg daily in a single dose or every other day
Salmeterol (long-term)
Contents of one blister Q12H
Formoterol (long-term)
Contents of one capsule Q12H
Arformoterol (long-term)
15mcg Q12H
Indacaterol (long-term)
Contents of one capsule once daily