Albuterol (proventil, ventolin, proair, accuneb)

Question 1

albuterol (proventil,ventolin,proair,accuneb) pharmacology and action

Answer 1

Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist that causes bronchial smooth muscle
relaxation and inhibits mediator release from mast cells

Question 1

albuterol (proventil, ventolin, Proair, accuneb)
Class

Answer 1

sympathomimetic, bronchodialator, short acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist

Question 2

albuterol (Proventil, ventolin, proair, accuneb)
ONSET, DURATION, PEAK EFFECT

Answer 2

Onset: 5-15 minutes Duration: 3-6 hours Peak Effect: 30 minutes-2 hours

Question 3

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb)
Indications and contraindications

Answer 3

Indications
● Bronchospasm
● Hyperkalemia
● Inhaled airway/respiratory irritants
Contraindications
● Dysrhythmias (especially those caused by digitalis)
● Symptomatic tachycardias
● CHF

Question 4

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb)
Adverse reactions and side effects

Answer 4

Cardiovascular: Dysrhythmias, chest pain, palpitations

Neurological: Tremors, headache, nervousness, dizziness

Question 5

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb)
DOSAGE

Answer 5

Adult
Respiratory distress: 2.5-5mg via nebulizer
Respiratory distress with signs of bronchospasm: 5mg via nebulizer. Repeat for continued
respiratory distress. No maximum dose.
Hyperkalemia: 5mg via nebulizer

Pediatric
Mild to moderate asthma, anaphylaxis, and hyperkalemia: Via nebulizer: weight <20kg:
2.5mg/dose. weight >20kg: 5mg/dose. Repeat every 20 minutes.
Respiratory distress with signs of bronchospasm: 5mg via nebulizer. Repeat for continued
respiratory distress. No maximum dose.

Question 6

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb)
Special Considerations

Answer 6

No benefit shown in bronchiolitis

Question 7

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb)
Drug Interactions

Answer 7

May potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics