Albuterol Inhaler

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According to Mayo clinic, (2013) along with Epinephrine, oxygen, IV antihistamines and cortisone, a beta-agonist such as albuterol can relieve breathing symptoms during an episode of anaphylactic shock (Mayo Clinic, 2013).
Albuterol inhaler can have the adverse events of tachycardia, skeletal muscle tremor, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, increase lactic acid, dizziness (Arcengelo, 2013). It is contraindicated in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease or patients who are on beta blockers therapy. It should be used with caution in patients taking other sympathomimetic MAOIs, tricyclics. Albuterol is the drug of choice for acute bronchospasm, such as in the event of anaphylactic shock (Arcengelo, 2013).

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