Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation)

Question 1

What are the brand names for albuterol sulfate?

Answer 1

Proventil, Proair, Ventolin

Question 2

What is the dosage forms for HFA inhaler albuterol sulfate?

Answer 2

90mcg albuterol sulfate per spray

Question 3

What is the dosage form for powder inhaler albuterol sulfate? (Proair Respiclick)

Answer 3

90mcg albuterol sulfate per spray (200 inhalations)

Question 4

What is the dosage form for albuterol sulfate solution for inhalation?

Answer 4

0.5% (concentrated) & 0.63mg/3mL, 1.25mg/3mL, & 2.5mg/3mL (unit dose)

Question 5

What is the FDA approved indication for Proventil?

Answer 5

relief of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease

Question 6

What is the therapeutic class for albuterol sulfate?

Answer 6

Bronchodilator

Question 7

What is the dosage for albuterol sulfate in aerosol inhaler?

Answer 7

1-2 inhalations every 4-6 hours

Question 8

What is the dosage for albuterol sulfate inhalation solution?

Answer 8

2.5mg given 3-4 times a day by nebulization.

Question 9

What is albuterol sulfate approved for the maintenance of?

Answer 9

maintenance inhaler to prevent exacerbation of bronchospasms. Dose: 2 inhalations QID

Question 10

What is the dose of albuterol sulfate when used as a prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm?

Answer 10

2 inhalations 15 minutes prior to exercise

Question 11

What are the drug interactions of albuterol sulfate?

Answer 11

Other sympathomimetics, tricyclic antidepressants, & MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS may increase the toxicity of this medication. May worked hypokalemia and/or changes caused by non-potassium sparing diuretics. May decrease serum digoxin levels.

Question 12

In which patients is albuterol sulfate contraindicated?

Answer 12

Patients hypersensitive to ANY component. Use caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, HTN, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and in nursing/pregnant persons. Do not use with Proventil Solution (can cause paradoxical bronchospasm)

Question 13

What are the adverse effects of albuterol sulfate?

Answer 13

nausea/vomiting, nervousness, headache, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, hypertension, tachycardia, and palpitations.

Question 14

What should the RPh say to the patient about albuterol sulfate?

Answer 14

Avoid contact with the eyes, shake canister well, clean mouthpiece Qweek.