Salbutamol Flashcards
1
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Salbutamol: Intro
A
Short acting B-2 agonist that causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle (bronchodilation)
2
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Salbutamol: Indications
A
Bronchospasm and respiratory distress associated with a wheeze:
1) Acute Bronchial Asthma
2) Bronchitis
3) Smoke inhalation
4) Severe allergic / anaphylactic reactions
5) Acute Pulmonary Oedema of a non-cardiac origin
6) SWAS
7) COPD
3
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Salbutamol: Contraindications
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1) <12 months
2) Hypersensitivity
3) Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
4
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Salbutamol: Considerations
A
Headache
Tachycardia, palpitations
Muscle Tremors
