Salbutamol

Question 1

What type of drug is salbutamol?

Answer 1

Synthetic b2 receptor stimulant

Question 2

What are the 3 actions of salbutamol?

Answer 2

1. Bronchodilation
2. Relaxation of involuntary muscle
3. Moves K+ from extracellular to intracellular space

Question 3

What are the 2 uses of salbutamol?

Answer 3

1. Bronchospasm of any cause

2. Emergency treatment of hyperkalaemia

Question 4

What are the adverse effects of salbutamol?

Answer 4

1. Tachycardia
2. Tremors
3. . hypotension

Question 5

What is the nebuliser dose In either a mask or CPAP of salbutamol for an adult with bronchospasm?

Answer 5

5mg neb on 6-8L /m repeat as required

Question 6

What is the salbutamol neb or CPAP dose for a paediatric?

Answer 6

2.5mg PRN of continuously if moderate to severe asthma or hyperkalaemia

Question 7

What is the adult dose of salbutamol > 6 years old Using MDI?

Answer 7

10 x 100mcg puffs repeat as required. If moderate to severe bronchospasm or suspected hyperkalaemia give continuously by activating MDI every 20-30 seconds

Question 8

What is the paed <6 dose of salbutamol via MDI?

Answer 8

5 x 100mcg puffs repeat PRN or give continuously for mod-severe bronchospasm or hyperkalamia