Chapter 11 - Salbutamol Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation?
A
Nebules containing 2.5 milligrams of salbutamol in 2.5ml or 5 milligrams of salbutamol in 2.5ml.
2
Q
Indications?
A
Acute asthma where normal inhaler therapy has failed.
Expiratory wheeze associated with anaphylaxis, smoke inhalation or other lower airway cause.
Exacerbation of COPD.
Shortness of breath in patients with LVF.
3
Q
Actions?
A
Selective beta2 adrenoreceptor stimulator drug.
Relaxant effect on smooth muscle in medium and smaller airways.
4
Q
Contraindications?
A
None in the emergency setting.
5
Q
Cautions?
A
Hypertension. Angina. Overactive thyroid. Late pregnancy. Severe hypertension.
6
Q
Side effects?
A
Tremor. Tachycardia. Palpitations. Headache. Feeling of tension. Peripheral vasodilation. Muscle cramps. Rash.
7
Q
Route?
A
Nebulised with 6-8L per minute of O2.
8
Q
Initial dose?
A
5 milligrams.
9
Q
Repeat dose?
A
5 milligrams.
10
Q
Dose interval?
A
5 minutes.
11
Q
Volume?
A
2.5ml or 5ml.
12
Q
Max dose?
A
No limit.
