Salbutamol Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
- bronchospasm
* suspected hyperkalaemia
2
Q
Contraindications
A
- allergy/ADR
* pts <1yr
3
Q
Precautions
A
- APO
* ischaemic heart disease
4
Q
Side effects
A
- anxiety
- tachyarrhythmias
- tremors
- hypokalaemia and metabolic acidosis
5
Q
Presentation
A
- nebule 2.5mg/2.5ml
* nebule 5mg/2.5ml
6
Q
Dosages
A
- 1-5yrs 2.5mg NEB, rpt PRN
* >6yrs 5mg NEB, rpt PRN