metaproterenol Flashcards
1
Q
name (trade)
A
alupent
2
Q
class
A
sympathetic agonist
3
Q
description
A
sympathomimetic selective for B2 adrenergic receptors
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
sympathomimetic selective for B2 agonist and is an effective bronchodilator
5
Q
onset
A
neb: 1-2 minute
6
Q
duration
A
1-5 hours
7
Q
indications
A
bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm with bronchitis and emphysema
8
Q
contraindications
A
cardiac dysrhythmias, tachycardias
9
Q
side effects
A
palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, headaches, HTN, dysrhythmias, chest pain, N/V
10
Q
drug interactions
A
increase in side effects when given with other sympathetic B2 agonists. B blockers may inhibit the desired effects
11
Q
supplied
A
MDI, UD
12
Q
dose
A
IV: N/A
other: MDO (6.5 mg/spray)
Neb: 0.2-0.3 ml in 2.5 ml normal saline
13
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special considerations
A
closely monitor pt V/S
