ALBUTEROL (Proventil, Ventolin) Flashcards

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

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Name/Class: ALBUTEROL (Proventil, Ventolin)/Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator)

Description: Albuterol is a synthetic Sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilatation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine and reduces mucus secretion, pulmonary capillary leaking, and edema in the lungs during
allergic reactions.

Indications: Bronchospasm in Asthma and COPD, Hyperkalemia

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Precautions: The patient may experience tachycardia, anxiety, nausea, cough, wheezing, and/or dizziness. Vital signs and breath sounds must be monitored; use caution with elderly, cardiac, or hypertensive patients.

Dosage/Route: 2.5 mg in 3 mL NS via nebulizer, repeat as needed. The duration of effect is 3 to 6 hours.

Hyperkalemia 20-30mg nebulizer

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