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Salbutamol Flashcards

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What is the dose of salbutamol in a reliver inhaler?

A

0.1mg per puff

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What is the dose of salbutamol in acute severe asthma?

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5mg nebulised back to back with 500micrograms ipratropium

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What is another indication for salbutamol?

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Nebulised as a temporary measure in hyperkalaemia

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What are the contraindications to salbutamol?

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Known tachyarrhythmia- as sympathomimetic

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Side effects of salbutamol

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Fine tremor
Palpitations and tachycardia
Hypokalaemia

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Which medications interact with salbutamol?

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Theophylline/aminophylline
Methyldopa
Antidepressants
Beta blockers (opposite effect)
Diuretics - hypokalaemia
Digoxin
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How is salbutamol eliminated?

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Conjugated by liver and excreted in urine- half life 1.5 hours

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How does salbutamol work?

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Short acting B2 adrenoreceptor agonist, causing bronchodilation

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