Salbutamol

Question 1

Classification (Type) of Drug
(Hint: there are two of them)

Answer 1

Bronchodilator
Sympathomimetic

Question 2

Indications of Salbutamol

Answer 2

Bronchospasm
(Wheezing, or partial silence in lungs aka no air in there no more)

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Known allergy/sensitivity to Ventolin (same drug)
Hemodynamically significant tachycardia (>150 HR w/shock concerns)

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

Full breathing assessment before & after giving drug
Beta-2 agonists can decrease serum potassium & increase serum glucose

Question 5

Dosage for adult (nebulized and puffer)

Answer 5

Nebulized: 5mg
Puffer: 4 x 100mcg, can repeat up to 3 times

Question 6

Before giving puffer what must you do?

Answer 6

Shake for at least 15s (15-30s shaking)
ALSO! Pull medicine out of puffer to check label

Question 7

How is ventolin eliminated from the body?

Answer 7

Metabolized in liver

Question 8

Pediatric Dosing (nebulized and MDI)

Answer 8

Nebulized: 2.5 mg for less than 1 year, 5 mg for over 1 year

MDI: NONE for children less than 10kg
- 10-20kgs: 5 x 100mcg, repeat up to 3 times
- >20 kgs: 10 x 100mcg, repeat up to 3 times