Salbutamol

Question 1

Salbutamol Class

Answer 1

Sympathetic agonist

Question 2

Salbutamol Description

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic that is selective for Beta-2 adrenergic receptors

Question 3

Salbutamol Presentation

Answer 3

Nebule 2.5mg in 2.5mL
Nebule 5mg in 2.5mL
Aerosol Inhaler: metered dose 0.1mg (100mcg)

Question 4

Salbutamol Administration

Answer 4

Inhalation (INH) via nebuliser

Question 5

Salbutamol Indications

Answer 5

Bronchospasm
Exacerbation of COPD
Respiratory distress following submersion incident

Question 6

Salbutamol Contraindications

Answer 6

KSAR

Question 7

Salbutamol Dosage

Answer 7

Adult: 5mg Neb Repeat at 5 min prn
Aerosol 0.1mg Rpt x 11
Paed: <5 yrs - 2.5mg Neb, Aerosol 0.1mg repeat x5
≥ 5yrs - 5mg Neb Repeat at 5min prn, Aerosol
0.1mg repeat x11

Question 8

Salbutamol Pharmagology

Answer 8

Beta 2 agonist
Bronchodilation
Relaxation of smooth muscle

Question 9

Salbutamol Side Effects

Answer 9

Tachycardia
Tremors
Tachyarrhythmias
High doses may cause hypokalaemia

Question 10

Salbutamol Additional Info

Answer 10

It is more efficient to use a volumiser in conjunction with an aerosol inhaler when administering Salbutamol.
If an Oxygen driven nebuliser is used to administer Salbutamol for a patient with acute exacerbation of COPD, it should be limited to 6 minutes maximum