Albuterol Flashcards

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Albuteral:class

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Sympathomimetic

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Albuteral:route

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inhaled

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Albuteral:adult dose

A

2.5 mg over 5-15 min

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Albuteral:pedi dose

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2.5 mg over 5-15 min

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5
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Albuteral:drug action

A

bronchodilation via Beta 2

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Albuteral:indications

A

Bronchospasms from asthma or COPD; allergic reactions unresponsive to Epi or Benadryl

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7
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Albuteral:precautions

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known heart disease

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Albuteral:side effects

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restlessness, hypertension, tachycardia

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9
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Albuteral:contraindications

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pregnancy (unless life threatening situation)

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