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Pharmacology

Beta adrenergic sympathomimetic bronchodilator as well as lowering serum potassium levels by stimulating the ATPase pumps.

Indications

1. Bronchospasm 2. Suspected hyperkalaemia

Contraindications

1. KSAR 2. <2yo

Precautions

1. Acute pulmonary oedema 2. Ischaemic heart disease.

Side Effects

1. Anxiety 2. Tachyarrhythmia 3. Tremors 4. Hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis

Onset, Duration, 1/2 Life

2-5m, 16-60m, 1.6h

Dose

5mg neb, repeat @ 5m, no max (bronchospasm)


10mg neb, repeat @ 5, max 20mg (hyperkalemia)