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Albuterol: CLASS
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Sympathomimedic
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Albuterol:How Supplied
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Liquid
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Albuterol:Route
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Inhaled (nebulized)
ITT (alternate route) |
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Albuterol:Dose
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2.5 mg 5 to 15 minutes/if improvement, two more doses may be given.
If no improvment, combine with Atrivent (Ipratropium Bromide) for does 2 and 3. |
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Albuterol:Drug Action
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Bronchodilation (beta 2)
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Albuterol:Indications
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Bronchospasm associated with asthma and COPD/ chemical toxins, nerve agents, cyanide, blistering agents, choking agents.
Allergic reactions unresponsive to Epinephrine or Diphenhydramine (benadryl) |
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Albuterol:Precautions
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Known heart disease
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Albuterol:Side Effects
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Restlessness
Hypertension Tachycardia - palpatations Smooth muscle relaxer |
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Albuterol:Contraindications
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Pregnancy, except in life-threatening situations.
(Why? Smooth muscle relaxer) |