Albuterol

Question 1

MOA of albuterol

Answer 1

• stop histamine release from mast cells

- inhibits bronchoconstriction

Question 2

“Cautions” of albuterol

Answer 2

• MAOI use (May increase CV effects)
• TXA use (see above)
• beta-blocker use (May block beta effects of albuterol).
• Underlying CV effects - CV insufficiency; arrhythmia; HTN; other CV disease

Question 3

Dose of albuterol

Answer 3

2.5 mg/3 mL

Question 4

Max dose of albuterol for both adults & peds.

Answer 4

3 doses: 7.5 mg albuterol