Salbutamol

Question 1

Salbutamol
Type

Answer 1

Synthetic Beta 2 receptor stimulant

Question 2

Salbutamol
Presentation

Answer 2

Pressuried metered dose inhaler (pMDI) - 100mcg per activation

Question 3

Salbutamol
Actions

Answer 3

1. Bronchodilation
2. Relaxation of involuntary muscle
3. Moves potassium from extracellular to intracellular space.

Question 4

Salbutamol
Uses

Answer 4

1. Respiratory distress due to asthma or COPD
2. Emergency treatment of suspected hyperkalaemia

Question 5

Salbutamol
Adverse Effects

Answer 5

Known hypersensitivity

Question 6

Salbutamol
Dose (adult)

Answer 6

Adult >6yrs
Mild-mod resp distress
4-12 actuations -repeat every 20-30 mins - 1 actuation to 4 breaths

severe resp distress
12 actuations - repeat every 20 mins - 1 actuation to 4 breaths

Life-threatening respiratory distress and hyperkalaemia
12 actuations - repeat every 10 mins - no repeat limit

Note:
the solution in the pMDI is separated. please shake prior to every actuation.

Question 7

Salbutamol
Dose (Paed)

Answer 7

Paed <6yrs
Mild-mod resp distress
2-6 actuations -repeat every 20-30 mins - 1 actuation to 4 breaths

severe resp distress
6 actuations - repeat every 20 mins - 1 actuation to 4 breaths

Life-threatening respiratory distress and hyperkalaemia
6 actuations - repeat every 10 mins - no repeat limit

Note:
the solution in the pMDI is separated. please shake prior to every actuation.