| Albuteral |
Mechanism of Action
Albuterol is a sympathomimetic and a bronchodilator . It relaxes smooth
muscles of the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating
adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.
Other brands include provental, ventolin
Indications
Relief of bronchospasm in patients with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary
Disease.
Wheezing, rales in the patient with respiratory difficulties
Packaging
2.5 mg in 3 ml (ampule)
Drug box inventory = 4
Onset & Duration
Onset: 5-15 after inhalation
Duration: 3-4 hours
Doses and Administration
Give 2.5mg (3 ml) via nebulizor
First dose may be given with Atrovent and/or nebulized lidocaine
May be repeated every 5 min. refractory to last dose
Precautions
May cause tachy-disrythymias
May cause hypertension
Excessive doses can cause:
Restlessness
Palpatations
Dizziness
Pediatrics
If patient is greater than 1 year old or 20 pounds then:
Administer 2.5 mg (3.0 ml) via nebulizer @ 8-10 lpm O2
First dose may be given with Atrovent and/or nebulized lidocaine
May be repeated every 5 min. refractory to last dose
Albuterol is a sympathomimetic and a bronchodilator . It relaxes smooth
muscles of the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating
adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.
Other brands include provental, ventolin
Indications
Relief of bronchospasm in patients with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary
Disease.
Wheezing, rales in the patient with respiratory difficulties
Packaging
2.5 mg in 3 ml (ampule)
Drug box inventory = 4
Onset & Duration
Onset: 5-15 after inhalation
Duration: 3-4 hours
Doses and Administration
Give 2.5mg (3 ml) via nebulizor
First dose may be given with Atrovent and/or nebulized lidocaine
May be repeated every 5 min. refractory to last dose
Precautions
May cause tachy-disrythymias
May cause hypertension
Excessive doses can cause:
Restlessness
Palpatations
Dizziness
Pediatrics
If patient is greater than 1 year old or 20 pounds then:
Administer 2.5 mg (3.0 ml) via nebulizer @ 8-10 lpm O2
First dose may be given with Atrovent and/or nebulized lidocaine
May be repeated every 5 min. refractory to last dose
