Albuterol Sulfate Flashcards
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CLASSIFICATION
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SYMPATHOMIMETIC / SYMPATHETIC AGONIST (BETA2 SELECTIVE)
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BRAND NAME
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PROVENTIL / PRO AIR
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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BETA2 AGONIST ~> BRONCHODILATION
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PHARMACOKINETICS
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ONSET: 5 - 15min
PEAK: 1 - 1.5hr
DURATION: 3 - 6hr
1/2 LIFE: < 3hr
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INDICATIONS
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- ASTHMA
- REV. BRONCHOSPASM ASSOCIATED WITH COPD
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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- SYMPTOMATIC TACHYCARDIA
- HYPERSENSITIVITY
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SIDE EFFECTS
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- ANXIETY
- HA
- PALPITATIONS
- SWEATING
- DIZZINESS
- NERVOUSNESS
- TREMOR
- HTN
- DYSRHYTHMIAS
- CHEST PAIN
- N + V
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DOSEAGE
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MDI: (ADULT) 1 - 2 SPRAYS (90mcg / SPRAY)
SVN (ADULT) 2.5mg in 2.5mL NS over 5 - 15min
SVN (PEDI) 2.5mg in 2.5mL NS over 5 - 15min
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PRECAUTIONS
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- BP, PULSE, EKG SHOULD BE MONITORED
- USE CAUTION PT’S WITH KNOWN HEART DISEASE OR HTN
- AUSCULTATE LS B/A TREATMENT
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DRUG 2 DRUG INTERACTIONS
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- SE MAY INCREASE WITH OTHER SYMPATHETIC AGONIST
- BETA BLOCKERS MAY BLUNT EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG
