Salbutamol

Question 1

How does Salbutamol present

Answer 1

• 5mg/2.5mL

Question 2

What is the pharmacodynamics of Salbutamol

Answer 2

• Synthetic beta adrenergic stimulant
• Beta 2 effects
• Causes bronchodilation

Question 3

What are the indications for salbutamol?

Answer 3

1. Repsiratory distress with suspected bronchospasm
2. Hyperkalaemia

Question 4

Salbutamol Contraindiciation s

Answer 4

1. Nil

Question 5

Salbutamol Precautions

Answer 5

1. Large doses of salbutamol have been reported to cause intracellular metabolic acidosis

Question 6

What are the side effects of salbutamol

Answer 6

1. Sinus tachycardia
2. Muscle tremor

Question 7

Onset time of salbutamol

Answer 7

5 - 15 Minutes

Question 8

Salbutamol duration

Answer 8

15 - 50minutes