Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol Class:

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator

Question 2

Albuterol Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Selective b-2 agonist which stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathomimetic nervous system resulting in smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.

Question 3

Albuterol Indications:

Answer 3

-Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma). -Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Question 4

Albuterol Adult Dose:

Answer 4

-Administer 2.5 mg. (Dilute 0.5 ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 ml normal saline) in nebulizer and administer over 10-15 minutes.

Question 5

Albuterol Pediatric Dose:

Answer 5

-Administer solution of 1.25mg dose diluted in 3 ml of 0.9% Normal Saline. -May repeat every 20 minutes three times.