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Salbutamol Flashcards

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Introduction

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  • Beta2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma, wheeze and copd
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Presentation

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  • ampoules 2.5mg/2.5ml
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Why would you prescribed the drug

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  • Asthma
  • Excerbation of COPD
  • Wheeze
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Typical Dose

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  • 5mg every 5minutes
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Pharmacodynamics

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  • Short acting Beta 2 receptor agonist
  • Receptors are found in the smooth muscle
  • Beta 2 agonist effects are respiratory tract dilation and relaxing of the smooth muscle to aid ventilation
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Pharmacokinetics

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  • Inhalation
  • Widely
  • Hepactic
  • Renally
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Side effects

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  • Tremour
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpations
  • Headache
  • Vasodilation
  • Rash
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