Albuterol Sulfate

Question 1

Brand name of Albuterol?

Answer 1

Proventil, Ventolin

Question 2

Official name of Albuterol

Answer 2

Albuterol Sulfate, USP

Question 3

Classification of Albuterol

Answer 3

bronchodilator

Question 4

Mechanism of Action of Albuterol

Answer 4

Binds to Beta-2 adrenergic receptors to relax smooth muscles of the bronchial tree. Bronchodilator.

Question 5

Indications of Albuterol

Answer 5

Acute bronchospasms such as Asthma, COPD

Question 6

Contraindications of Albuterol

Answer 6

tachycardia, dysrhythmias, cardiac disease, hypsersensitivity to meds

Question 7

Side effects of Albuterol

Answer 7

Stiumulates SNS (sympathetic nervous system): anxiety, palpitations, chest discomfort, headache, perspiration, nausea, dizziness, headache, hyperglycemia, nervousness.

Resp: paradoxical bronchospasm

Question 8

Adult dose of Albuterol

Answer 8

2.5mg- 5mg of premixed solution for inhalation over 5-15mins; may repeat up to 3X

Question 9

Pediatric dose of Albuterol

Answer 9

for children 2-12 years old or <40lbs….

0.15mg/kg (2.5min); may repeat up to 3X

Question 10

Overdose management for Albuterol

Answer 10

Tx (treatment): symptomatically, possible beta-blockers

Question 11

Routes of admin of Albuterol

Answer 11

Nebulized, PO

Question 12

Precautions/ Special considerations for Albuterol

Answer 12

Watch for CV effects specially in paties with Hx of CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)

Question 13

Storage requirements of Albuterol

Answer 13

Room temp 68-77ºF