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What are other names for Albuterol?
Proventil, Ventolin
MOA for Albuterol
Albuterol is a beta 2 agonist. Relaxes the smooth muscle in the bronchioles resulting in bronchodilation of the lungs.
Indications for Albuterol
Bronchospasm and wheezing (asthma, anaphylaxis, or COPD)
Contraindications for Albuterol
Tachycardia, hypertension, and dysrhythmias
Side effects for albuterol
tachycardia, hypertension, dysrthymias, n/v, lightheadedness, restlessness, headache, increased sputum, pulmonary edema
Dosage for Albuterol
2.5 mg in 3 ml solution.
Onset, peak, and duration of Albuterol
Onset 5-15 minutes
Peak 30 min-2hours
duration 3-4 hours
Other name for epinephrine
Adrenalin
Medication class for Epi
Sympathomimetic
MOA for epinephrine
Alpha and beta agonist. Alpha 1-vasoconstriction. Beta 1-positive inotrope, chronotropic, and dromotropic. Beta 2-bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Blocks histamine receptors.
Indications for epinephrine
Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis/allergic reaction, hypotension, symptomatic bradycardia, asthma
Contraindications for epi
Relative: tachycardia, hypertension, MI, hypovolemic shock.
Side effects of epi
Restlessness, tremor, headache, pulmonary edema, dysrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting
Epi dose for adult allergic reaction and asthma
0.3-0.5 mg (1,1000) IM
Epi dose for anaphylaxis
0.3-0.5 (1;10,000) IV
Adult cardiac arrest dose for epi
1 mg of 1;10,000 epi IV/IO every 3-5 min
Pediatric cardiac arrest dose for epi
0.01 mg/kg (1;10,000) IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
Bradycardia or hypotension epi dose
2-10 mcg/min
Onset peak and duration of epi
Onset- immediate, peak-minutes, duration-several minutes
Other names for aspirin
ASA and acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin medication class
Platelet inhibitor (antiplatelet) and NSAID
MOA for aspirin
Prevents platelet aggregration
(clumping). Has antipyretic and analgesic properties
Indications for Aspirin
Chest pain and suspected MI
Contraindications for aspirin
Bleeding disorders, active GI bleed, asthma.
Not recommended for peds
Side effects of aspirin
Excessive bleeding, reyes syndrome, bronchospasm, wheezes, N/V, epigastric distress
Dose for aspirin
160-324 po
Onset, peak, and duration of aspirin
Onset 5-30 minutes, peak: 1-3 hours, and duration 3-6 hours