ALBUTEROL SULFATE Flashcards

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Generic Name?

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Albuterol Sulfate

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Mechanism of Action?

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B agonist (primarily B2); relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation; also relaxes vascular & uterine smooth muscle; decreases airway resistance.

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Indications?

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Treatment of Bronchospasm

Treatment of Hyperkalemia

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Contraindications?

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Synergistic with other sympathomimetics

Use caution in patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, & cerebrovascular disease.

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Side Effects?

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CV: Dysrhythmias, tachycardia (with excessive use), peripheral vasodilation.
RESP: Bronchospasm (rare paradoxical with excessive use)
CNS: Tremors, Nervousness
GI: Nausea, Vomiting
Endocrine: Hyperglycemia

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Adult Dose?

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2.5 mg of premixed solution for inhalation (0.083%) via SVN with a mouth piece, or in-line with a ventilatory device. Repeated according to medical Control preference.

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Pediatric Dose?

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<40 lbs
2.5 mg of premixed solution for inhalation (0.083%) via SVN with a mouth piece, mask, or in-line with a ventilatory device. Repeated according to medical control preference.
May administer up to 5 mg per dose according to medical control preference.

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Onset?

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Onset of Action:  5-15 minutes.
 Peak Effects:  30 minutes - 2 hours.
Duration of Action:  3-4 hours.
-Nebulized, mouth piece or in-line via mask 
-Inhaler, patients own
-ET/NT in-line
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Special Notes?

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Must be sulfite free
Drug interactions: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA's) & monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors 
Other Sympathomimetics (relative)
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Trade Name?

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Proventil

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