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generic name for proventil, ventolin
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albuterol
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classification
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bronchodilator
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action
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relaxes smooth muscles (beta2), reduces airway resistance
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indications
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bronchospasm caused by acute asthma, emphysema,bronchitis,toxic gas inhalation,near drowning,drug overdose,pulmonary edema. crush syndrome- suspected hyperkalemia,crush force less than 4 hours
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contraindications
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symptomatic tachydysrhythmias
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adverse side effects
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cadiovascular: tachycardia,hypertension. respiratory, cough wheezing. neurological tremors,nervousness,headache/dizziness. gastrointestinal nausea
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administration
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5mg in 6cc NSby hand held nebulizer/mask over 5-15mins may repeat PRN
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crush syndrome
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5mg in 6cc NS continuous mask nebulizer
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pediatric
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0-1 year= 2.5mg. in 3cc NS by hand held nebulizer/mask over5-15 mins may repeat PRN
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over 1 year
ped crush syn onset duration |
same as adults
5-15 mins 4-6 hours |
