ALBUTEROL SULFATE Flashcards
Generic Name?
Albuterol Sulfate
Mechanism of Action?
B agonist (primarily B2); relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation; also relaxes vascular & uterine smooth muscle; decreases airway resistance.
Indications?
Treatment of Bronchospasm
Treatment of Hyperkalemia
Contraindications?
Synergistic with other sympathomimetics
Use caution in patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, & cerebrovascular disease.
Side Effects?
CV: Dysrhythmias, tachycardia (with excessive use), peripheral vasodilation.
RESP: Bronchospasm (rare paradoxical with excessive use)
CNS: Tremors, Nervousness
GI: Nausea, Vomiting
Endocrine: Hyperglycemia
Adult Dose?
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.
Pediatric Dose?
<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.
Onset?
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
Special Notes?
Must be sulfite free Drug interactions: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA's) & monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Other Sympathomimetics (relative)
Trade Name?
Proventil