Salbutamol Flashcards
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Q
What is Salbutamol?
A
A bronchodilator. Specifically a beta2 adrenoreceptor stimulant drug.
Has a relaxant effect on the smooth muscle in the medium to smaller airway.
2
Q
Indications
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Acute asthma where inhaler therapy has failed.
Expiratory wheeze associated with allergy, anaphylaxis, smoke inhalation
Exacerbation of COPD
3
Q
Contraindications
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None
4
Q
Cautions
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If COPD limit nebulisation to 6 mins Hypertension Angina Overactive Thyroid Late pregnancy Bronchomalacia Severe Hypertension
5
Q
Side effects
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Repeat doses should be limited if side effects are becoming signficant. Tremor shaking Tachycardia Palpitations Headache Feeling of tension Peripheral vasodilation Muscle cramps rash
6
Q
Additional info
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In acute/severe/LF asthma IPR should be given after first dose of Salbutamol
7
Q
Dosage and admin
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If COPD limit nebulisation with O2 to 6 mins. Nebulise with 6-8 litres of O2 INT D - 5 milligrams D INT - 5 mins RPT D - 5 milligrams
No limit but monitor side effects
