Salbutamol Flashcards
1
Q
What drug classification is Salbutamol classified under?
A
Bronchodilator
2
Q
What is the action of Salbutamol in the body?
A
Stimulates beta 2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles resulting in bronchodilation
3
Q
What schedule is Salbutamol classified under?
A
Multi dose inhaler (MDI) - Schedule 3 - Therapeutic Poison
Nebuliser (NEB) - Schedule 4 - Restricted Drugs
4
Q
What are the side effects of Salbutamol?
A
- Anxiety
- Tacyarrhythmias
- Tremors
- Hypokalaemia and metabolic acidosis
5
Q
What are the indications for administering Salbutamol?
A
Bronchospasm
6
Q
What are the contraindications for administering Salbutamol?
A
- Known severe allergic reaction
- Patients < 1 year old
7
Q
What are the precautions to consider when administering Salbutamol?
A
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Acute pulmonary oedema
8
Q
What is the onset time for Salbutamol?
A
2 - 5 minutes
9
Q
What is the duration time of Salbutamol?
A
15 - 60 minutes
