Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol: Trade names

Answer 1

• Proventil

- Ventolin

Question 2

Albuterol: Class

Answer 2

Bronchodilator: Sympathomimetic (beta-2 specific)

Question 3

Albuterol: Action

Answer 3

• Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors.
• Produces bronchodilation, relieves bronchospasm, and reduces airway resistance.

Question 4

Albuterol: Onset/Duration

Answer 4

Onset: 5 minutes
Peak: 1 hour

Duration: up to 5 hours

Question 5

Albuterol: Indications

Answer 5

Respiratory Distress
- suspected non-cardiac

Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis
- acute allergic reactions or anaphylaxis

Burns
- respiratory distress with bronchospasm

Hemodialysis Patient
- symptomatic ? Hyperkalemia if ≥ 72 hours since last dialysis

Question 6

Albuterol: Dosage/route

Answer 6

Adult:
6ml (.083%) via nebulizer MR

PEDS:
PDC via nebulizer MR
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For Hemodialysis Patients:
Adult: continuous 6ml (.083%) via nebulizer, MR

Question 7

Albuterol: Contraindications

Answer 7

• none in adults

- PEDS: for croup/stridor …. nebulizer saline/EPI is indicated

Question 8

Albuterol: Side effects

Answer 8

• tachycardia/palpitations
• dizziness, headache
• tremors, nervousness

Question 9

Albuterol: Packaging

Answer 9

2.5mg/3 ml or .083%

Question 10

Albuterol: Administration

Answer 10

Peace pipe: 4-6 liters of oxygen

Neb mask, CPAP, or ET tube: 6-10 L of oxygen