Salbutamol Flashcards
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Presentation of Salbutamol
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- 5mg in 2.5ml neb/polyamp
- 500mcg in 1ml amp
- 5mg in 5ml amp
- pMDI
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Pharmacology of Salbutamol
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Synthetic Beta-adrenergic stimulant with primarily Beta 2 effects
2
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Pharmacology of Salbutamol (actions)
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Causes bronchodilatation
3
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Metabolism of Salbutamol
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By the liver and excreted by the kidneys
3
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Salbutamol Indications
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Respiratory distress with suspected bronchospasm:
- COPD
- Oleoresin capsicum spray exposure
- Pulmonary oedema
- Asthma
- Smoke inhalation
- Severe allergic reactions
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Salbutamol Contraindications
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Nil of significance
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Salbutamol Precautions
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- Between doses, oxygen must be administered continuously
- Large doses of IV Salbutamol have been reported to cause intracellular metabolic acidosis
5
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Route of Administration of Salbutamol
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pMDI Nebulised IV IV infusion ET
5
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Side Effects of Salbutamol
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Sinus tachycardia
Muscle tremor
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Effects of Salbutamol
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Nebulised
Onset: 5-15min
Duration: 15-50min
IV
Onset:1-2min
Duration: 30-60min
