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9 Cards in this Set
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Names
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Proventil, Ventolin
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Classification
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Bronchodilator, beta/sympathetic agonist
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Mechanism of action
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Binds to and stimulates beta2 adrenergic receptors, resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles.
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Indications
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Asthma
Bronchitis with bronchospasm, COPD, allergic reactions |
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Contraindications
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Angioedema, Sensitivity to albuterol or levalbuterol, Use caution with lactating patients, Cardiovascular disorders, cardiac arrhythmia's
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Adverse effects
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Hyperglycemia, Hypokalemia, Palpitations, Sinus tachycardia, anxiety, tremors, nausea, vomiting, throat irritation, dry mouth, Hypertension, headache, paradoxical bronchospasm
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Administration (Adult)
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2.5 mg (0.5 mL of 0.5% solution dluted in 2.5 mL of NS) delivered over 5-15 minutes - Inhaled only
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Administration (Pediatric)
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Younger than 12 0.15 mg/kg every 20 minutes
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Special considerations
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Beta blockers may blunt the effects of Albuterol
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