Bronchospsm Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Aminophylline
A
2nd line of treatment
Directly relaxes smooth muscles
Dose: 6 mg/kg loading dose followed by 0.7 mg/kg/hr for 12 hours in healthy non smoke, if smoker then 0.1 mg/kg/ hr for first 12.
Vial: 250 mg in 10 ml, 25 mg/ ml
