Albuterol Flashcards
1
Q
Albuteral:class
A
Sympathomimetic
2
Q
Albuteral:route
A
inhaled
3
Q
Albuteral:adult dose
A
2.5 mg over 5-15 min
4
Q
Albuteral:pedi dose
A
2.5 mg over 5-15 min
5
Q
Albuteral:drug action
A
bronchodilation via Beta 2
6
Q
Albuteral:indications
A
Bronchospasms from asthma or COPD; allergic reactions unresponsive to Epi or Benadryl
7
Q
Albuteral:precautions
A
known heart disease
8
Q
Albuteral:side effects
A
restlessness, hypertension, tachycardia
9
Q
Albuteral:contraindications
A
pregnancy (unless life threatening situation)