Albuterol Sulfate Flashcards
Albuterol- Name
Proventil
Ventolin
Albuterol- Class
Sympathomimetic bronchodilator
Albuterol- MoA
Relaxes the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract dilating the bronchioles to decrease airway resistance.
Reduces mucus secretion and inhibits histamine release from mast cells
Albuterol- Indication
Bronchospasms/bronchoconstriction caused by:
ACT NAP
Acute Asthma
COPD
Toxic Gas Inhalation/OD
Near Drowning
Allergic reaction
Pulmonary Edema
Albuterol- Contra
No absolute contraindications
Albuterol- S/E
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
Respiratory: coughing, reflexive bronchospasm
CNS: tremors, anxiety, dizziness, headache
Albuterol- Routes
Nebulized and inhaled: Handheld Nebulizer (HHN), Mask
Albuterol- A. Doses
2.5 mg in 3.0 ml NS over 3-5 minutes
May repeat as needed
Albuterol- P. Doses
2.5 mg in 3.0 ml NS over 3-5 minutes
May repeat as needed
Albuterol- EXTRAs
Precautions: May not be appropriate for pulmonary edema caused by CHF due to the aggressive cardiovascular side effects adding additional stress to a heart that is already failing
Must monitor ECG rhythm throughout treatment due to cardiovascular side effects
Provide patient with oxygen prior to, during and after administration
Interactions: Use caution with patients taking MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants as the cardiovascular effects may be potentiated.
Beta-Blocker medications and albuterol inhibit each other
Onset within 5 minutes and may last 4-6 hours
Albuterol lowers serum potassium levels.