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Trade name/ generic
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Ventolin/albuterol
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MOA
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Beta 2 Specific agonist causes smooth mucles of the bronchioles to relax.
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Classification
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Sympathometic Bronchodialator.
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Indications
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Reversal of bronchospasm due to COPD, Asthma
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity, Tachydysrythmia, Angioedema,
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Side Effects
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Thermoanxiety, tachycardia, palpititions
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Dose Rate For acute bronchospasm
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Adult: MDI 4-8 Puffs every 1 to 4 hours may be required
Nebulizer- 2.5-5mg every 20 minutes for a maxium of three doses Pediatric: MDI (Four Years and Older)- 2 Inhalations every 4-6 hours, Younger than 4 years administer by nebulization. Nebulizer- Older than 12 Years- Continuous dose 0.5mg/kg/hour Younger than 12 Years- 0.15mg/kg every 20 minutes for a maximum of three doses. Acute Asthma in Pregnancy- MDI- 2-4 Puffs Every 20 minutes Nebulizer- 2.5mg by 0.5 nebulization fluid. Dilute 0.5 ml of solution in 2.5 ml of normal saline. Therapy is 5-20 minutes |
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Cautions
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Lactating Patients,Cardiovascular Disorders, Cardiac Arythmias
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Untoward Effects
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Untoward Effects
Hyperglycemia, Hypokalemia, palpitations, sinus tach, tremor and anxiety, hypertension, dyspepsia and paradoxical bronchospasm. |