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37 Cards in this Set
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Generic name |
Albuterol sulfate |
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Trade name |
Proventil |
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Trade name |
Ventolin |
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Class |
Bronchodilator |
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Class |
Sympathomimetic |
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Mechanism of action |
Bronchial smooth muscle dilation |
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Mechanism of action |
Relatively selective Beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator |
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Indications |
Bronchospasm |
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Indications |
Asthma/COPD |
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Indications |
Allergic reaction |
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Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity |
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Side effects |
Anxiety |
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Side effects |
Palpitations |
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Side effects |
Dizziness |
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Side effects |
Tremors |
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Side effects |
Tachycardia |
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Side effects |
Hypertension |
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Side effects |
Arrhythmia |
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Side effects |
Nausea |
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Side effects |
Bronchospasm |
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Side effects |
Cough |
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Side effects |
Bronchitis |
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Side effects |
Wheezing |
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Adult dose |
2.5 mg NEB in 3mL NS |
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Adult dose |
+/- 0.5mg Atrovent |
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Adult dose |
Repeat X3 as needed |
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Peds dose: Wheezing/Stridor |
1.25-2.5 mg +/- 0.5.mg atrovent |
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Peds dose: Allergic reaction |
2.5-5mg +/- 0.5mg atrovent |
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Dosing schedule: <1 year |
1.25mg |
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Dosing schedule: 1-6 years |
1.25-2.5mg |
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Dosing schedule: 6-14 years |
2.5mg |
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Dosing schedule: >15 years |
2.5-5mg |
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Onset |
5-15 minutes |
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Duration |
3-4 hours |
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Special considerations |
Use caution in patients with cardiovascular disease |
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Special considerations |
The safety and effectiveness of albuterol sulfate has been established in 2 years and older |
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Pregnancy category |
C |
