Albuterol (Proair) MDI

Question 1

Bronchodilator (respiratory distress)

Answer 1

Rescue inhaler for acute difficulty breathing (asthma, COPD)​

Beta 2 agonist (SABAs)Short-Acting Beta Agonist​

-Stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, relaxing airway smooth muscle​

-Two puffs inhaled every 4 to 6 hours prn bronchospasm/difficulty breathing​

-May take 2 puffs 5-30 minutes before exercise​

-Common reactions​
Nervousness, tachycardia, headache,
throat irritation​