Inhaled Short Acting B2 Agonists Flashcards

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Mechanism of action

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Increased cAMP, antagonizes bronchoconstriction –> smooth muscle relaxation (reverse obstruction and improve air flow)

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2
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Albuterol HFA brand names

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ProAir
Ventolin
Proventil
ProAir Respiclick

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3
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ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil dosage form

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MDI

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4
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ProAir Respiclick dosage form

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Aerosol Powder Inhaler

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5
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Albuterol HFA age range

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All ages

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Albuterol HFA AE and Clinical Pearls

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AE: Tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia, irritability
Chronic use (>2 times per day) indicates poor asthma control
May mix nebulizer solution with cromolyn solution, budesonide inhalant suspension, or ipratropium solution
In mild to moderate exacerbations, MDI plus valved holding chamber is as effective as nebulized therapy with appropriate administration technique and coaching by trained personnel

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7
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Albuterol dosage form

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Nebulizer solution

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8
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Albuterol age range

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all ages

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9
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Levalbuterol HFA brand name

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Xopenex

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10
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Levalbuterol HFA dosage form

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MDI

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Levalbuterol HFA age range

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All ages

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Levalbuterol HFA AE and Clinical Pearls

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AE: Tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia, irritability
Reserved for patients who do not respond to albuterol for quick relief
Nebulizer solution compatible with budesonide inhalant suspension
Levalbuterol administered in 1/2 the mg dose of albuterol provides comparable efficacy and safety
Has not been evaluated by continuous nebulization

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13
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Levalbuterol dosage form

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Nebulizer solution

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14
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Levalbuterol age range

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All ages

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