Levalbuterol Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Names
A
Xopenex
2
Q
Drug Classification
A
Beta-2 Agonist
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
4
Q
Indications
A
Bronchospasm associated with Asthma/COPD/RAD
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Side effects / Precautions
A
Headache, viral infection, rhinitis
7
Q
Adult Dose
A
1.25 mg via nebulizer, repeat every 20 minutes (4 doses
total)
8
Q
Pediatric Dose
A
0.63 mg if patient has MDI
9
Q
Max adult dose (max pedi dose)
A
10
Q
Onset of action
A
5-15 minutes
11
Q
Duration of effects
A
4-6 hours
12
Q
Routes of administration
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