Salbutamol Flashcards
1
Q
Pharmokinetics
A
Metabolised by Liver
Excreted by kidneys
Small amount is absorbed by the lung
2
Q
Preparation
A
Ampoule:
5mg in 2.5ml
OR
2.5mg in 2.5ml
3
Q
Indications
A
“Both Catie and Aimee Really Peed”
Bronchospasms secondary to COPD and Asthma
Release syndrome following crush injury
Pertinent bronchospasms secondary to chest infection, smoke inhalation and airway burns
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Severe allergy
5
Q
Cautions
A
There are no cautions
6
Q
Action
A
Bronchodilator that is a B2 agonist
7
Q
Route
A
Inhaled
8
Q
Repeat
A
Crush injury: give continuously
Other: prn
10
Q
Dose
A
5mg
11
Q
Side effects
A
“Double Ts”
Tachycardia
Tremor
