Drug Card: Albuterol

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Acute bronchoconstriction with related dyspnea indicated by physical exam.

Question 2

Contraindication

Answer 2

See Precautions to Consider

Question 3

action

Answer 3

ilates bronchial smooth muscles thus causing bronchodilation.

Question 4

route

Answer 4

Nebulizer or MDI (metered does inhaler) inhaled

Question 5

dosage

Answer 5

Adult: 2.5mg in 3ml normal saline,

Nebulizer (used w/ 6-8 LPM 02)

2.5 mg/3 ml NS Fish

Ped: 1.25mg

Question 6

form

Answer 6

liquid
metered dose

Question 7

side effects

Answer 7

Tremors,

anxiety,

palpitations,

tachycardia,

hypertension,

restlessness,

acute blood glucose changes