Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol Trade Name?

Answer 1

Proventil, Ventolin

Question 2

Albuterol Classification?

Answer 2

Beta-2 Agonist, Sympathomimetic

Question 3

Albuterol Mechanism?

Answer 3

Beta-2 receptor agonist with limited beta-1 activity; relaxes bronchial smooth muscle with little effect on heart rate. Inhibits the release of hypersensitivity mediators from cells, especially mast cells.

Question 4

Albuterol Indications?

Answer 4

Bronchospasm associated with reversible obstructive airway disease (RAD, asthma, COPD).

Question 5

Albuterol Contraindications?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity, severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins.

Question 6

Albuterol Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

Hypokalemia, tremors, nervousness, nausea, paradoxical bronchospasm, headache, dizziness, cough, dry mouth.

Question 7

Albuterol Adult Dose?

Answer 7

2.5 mg every 5 minutes up to 3 total doses

Question 8

Albuterol Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

PALS
2.5 mg (wt <20kg or 5mg (wt >20) q 20 mins.

2.5 mg every 5 minutes up to 3 total doses

Question 9

Albuterol Onset of Action?

Answer 9

30 min.-2 hrs;

Question 10

Albuterol Duration of Action?

Answer 10

3-6 hrs.

Question 11

Albuterol Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

3 total doses (3 total doses)

Question 12

Albuterol Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

Inhalation via nebulizer

Question 13

Albuterol How Supplied?

Answer 13

2.5 mg/ 3 mL “bullet”