Salbutamol Flashcards

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What is salbutamol

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.A drug that stimulates the ‘fight or flight response’ with synthetic adrenaline

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When to use salbutamol

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1) Asthma
2) COPD
3) Exp wheeze due to allergy
4) Anaphylaxis
5) Beta blocker overdose
6) Smoke inhalation

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Contraindications of salbutamol

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. There are none in emergency situations

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Cautions of salbutamol

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1) HTN -causes tachycardia
2) Angina- risk of arrhythmia
3) Beta blocker and HTN- severe HTN
4) Hyperthyroidism - thyroid receptors stimulated
5) Late pregnancy - sites in uterus are targeted- stops contractions!

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5
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Presentation of salbutamol

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.Ampules
2.5mg/2.5ml (LAS)
OR
5mg/2.5ml (other ambulance services)

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Route of salbutamol

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Nebula with 6-8l of oxygen

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Dose of salbutamol

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Paediatrics:
2.5mg (check jrcalc can go up to 5mg)

Adults:
5mg (consider half dose for beta blocker patients)

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Onset of effects for salbutamol

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Effects come in 5-15 minutes

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Potential side effects of salbutamol

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.Tachycardia and palpations
.Tremor and muscle cramps
.Peripheral vasodilation
.Feeling of tension
.Headache
.Rash

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