Salbutamol Flashcards

1
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MOA

A

Broncodilator

Stimulates Beta 2 receptors

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Indications

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Bronchospasm secondary to asthma or CORD

> Prominent bronchospasm secondary to airway burns or smoke inhalation.

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3
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Contraindications

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Known severe allergy.

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4
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Cautions

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None

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Administration, Route, Dose

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spacer through which they deliver their inhaled medications

via metered-dose Inhaler (MDI) and spacer (commonly one puff, with
six breaths to empty the spacer after each puff, repeated six to twelve times), rather than
administering nebulised bronchodilators.

adults and children 5 mg salbutamol by nebuliser for bronchospasm

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