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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Class" |
Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Mechanism of action" |
Beta-2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathomimetic nervous system. Causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Indications" |
Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/ asthma)
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Contraindications" |
Known prior hypersensitivity reactions to albuterol. Tachycardia arrhythmias, especially those caused by digitalis. Synergistic with other sympathomimetics.
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Adverse reactions" |
Often dose-related. Include restlessness, tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness, peripheral vasodilation, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, and paradoxical bronchospasm.
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Drug interactions" |
Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate vascular effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics.
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"How supplied" |
Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5 mg/mL). MDI: 90 ug/metered spray (17-g canister with 200 inhalations).
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Route" |
Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Dosage and administration" |
Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute 0.5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1-2 inhalations (90-180 ug). Five minutes between inhalations.
Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose diluted in 2 mL of 0.9% normal saline). May repeat every 20 minutes, three times. |
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Duration of action" |
Onset: 5-15 minutes. Peak effect: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours.
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
"Special considerations" |
Pregnancy safety: Category C. Antagonized by beta blockers (eg. Propranolol [Inderal], metoprolol [Lopressor]. May precipitate angina pectoris and arrhythmias.
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