Albuterol Sulfate Flashcards

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Albuterol- Name

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Proventil

Ventolin

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Albuterol- Class

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Sympathomimetic bronchodilator

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Albuterol- MoA

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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

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Albuterol- Indication

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Bronchospasms/bronchoconstriction caused by:

ACT NAP

Acute Asthma

COPD

Toxic Gas Inhalation/OD

Near Drowning

Allergic reaction

Pulmonary Edema

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Albuterol- Contra

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No absolute contraindications

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Albuterol- S/E

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Cardiovascular: tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations

Respiratory: coughing, reflexive bronchospasm

CNS: tremors, anxiety, dizziness, headache

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Albuterol- Routes

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Nebulized and inhaled: Handheld Nebulizer (HHN), Mask

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Albuterol- A. Doses

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2.5 mg in 3.0 ml NS over 3-5 minutes

May repeat as needed

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Albuterol- P. Doses

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2.5 mg in 3.0 ml NS over 3-5 minutes

May repeat as needed

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Albuterol- EXTRAs

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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.

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