Albuterol Flashcards
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Albuterol
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Brand Names: Proventil, AccuNeb, Proair, Vospire, and Ventolin
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Albuterol - Function
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Bronchodilator –> It can treat or prevent bronchospasm
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Albuterol - Side Effects
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Allergic Reaction Chest Pain Fast, Pounding, or Uneven Heartbeat Muscle Cramps N / V
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Albuterol - Drug Interactions
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- A diuretic (water pill)
- An MAO inhibitor (MAOI) or depression medicine within the past 14 days
- Blood pressure medicine
- Digoxin
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Albuterol - Uses
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- Bronchiolitis - inflammatory bronchial reaction in young children / infants
- Bronchitis - inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes
- Asthma
- Chronic, obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) // Block airflow, and make it difficult to breathe
- Anaphylaxis