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SALBUTAMOL Flashcards

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PRESENTATION

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nebule 2.5mg/ 2.5ml or 5mg/ 2.5ml

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ACTION

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relaxes smooth muscles in airway

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INDICATION

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  • acute asthma where own intervention failed
  • respiratory wheeze
  • exacerbation of COPD
  • shortness of breath due to LVF
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CONTRAINDICATIONS

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  • N/A
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CAUTIONS

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  • hypotension
  • angina
  • overactive thyroid
  • late pregnancy (can induce labour)
  • LIMIT TO 6 MINS IN COPD PATIENTS
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SIDE EFFECTS

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  • tremor
  • tatchycardia
  • palpatations
  • headache
  • muscle cramp
  • rash
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DOSAGE/ ROUTE

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  • NEB with 6-8 litres o2
  • limit to 6 mins with COPD
  • 5mg
    interval 5 mins
    no max dose
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