Albuterol Flashcards
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Albuterol: Class
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Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator
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Albuterol: Mechanism of Action
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Selective B-2 Agonist, which stimulates adrenergic receptors, resulting in smooth muscle relaxation in the Bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature
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Albuterol: Indications
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Bronchospasm from COPD and Asthma.
Prevention of exercise-induced Bronchospasm’s
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Albuterol: Dosages
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Adult: 1 types of administration
1) administer 2.5mg (0.5ml of 0.5% solution mixed with 3 ml of NS for single neb treatment over 10-15 min)
Pedi: 1 type of administration
1) 1.25mg in 3ml of NS
