Salbutamol Flashcards
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Salbutamol Mechanism of action
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Bronchodilator and stimulator of beta 2 receptors
2
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Salbutamol Indicated for
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Bronchospasm 2ndry to asthma or CORD
Bronchospasm 2ndry to airway burns or smoke inhalation
3
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Salbutamol Contraindications
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Known severe allergy
4
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Salbutamol Cautions
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None
5
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Salbutamol pregnancy and breast feeding
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Safe
6
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Salbutamol Dosage
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5mg (1 ampoule) with initial dose combined with 0.5mg ipratropium at 8 ltrs/min
7
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Salbutamol adverse effects
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Tremor
Tachycardia
8
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Salbutamol Onset of effect
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2 - 5 minutes
9
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Salbutamol Duration of effect
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1 - 2 hours
10
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Salbutamol Usual preparation
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Ampoule containing 5mg in 2.5ml
