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Pharm. Saba 1
Drug Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CONTRAINDICATIONS of albuterol | Hypersensitivity |
| INDICATIONS of albuterol | Bronchospasm |
| DOSAGE of albuterol | NEB = 1.25 to 2.5 mg Q3-4 hrs. Can be given continuously. MDI = 2 puffs Q 3-4 hrs. |
| ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION of albuterol | Neb/MDI (tablet/syrup) |
| DURATION of albuterol | 3 - 6 hrs. |
| PEAK albuterol | About 1 hr. |
| CLASS abuterol | Sympathomimetic |
| TRADE NAMES albuterol | Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir HFA |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION albuterol | Strong B2, mild B1, no a |
| ONSET albuterol | RAPID |
| SIDE EFFECTS of albuterol | Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Headache, Nausea, Nervousness, Restlessness, Tremors. More B1 increases liklihood of reaction and side effects. |
| PRECAUTIONS of albuterol | Tachycardia, pre-existing cardiac disease, acute MI (more B1 increases risks) |
| Sympathomimetic Medications? | Albuterol, Levalbuterol, Pirbuterol, Metaproterenol, Racemic Epinephrine, Epinephrine, Terbutaline |
| Levalbuterol SIDE EFFECTS | Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Headache, Nausea, Nervousness, Restlessness, Tremors. More B1 increases liklihood of reaction and side effects. |
| Levalbuterol PRECAUTIONS | Tachycardia, Pre-existing cardiac disease, acute MI (more B1 increases risks) |
| Levalbuterol CONTRAINDICATIONS | Hypersensitivity |
| Levalbuterol INDICATIONS | Bronchospasm |
| Levalbuterol DOSAGE | 0.63 to 1.25 mg 3X/day |
| Levalbuterol ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION | Neb |
| Levalbuterol DURATION | about 6 hrs. |
| Levalbuterol PEAK | about 1 hr. |
| Levalbuterol ONSET | RAPID |
| Levalbuterol MECHANISM OF ACTION | Selective B2 |
| Levalbuterol TRADE NAME | Xopenex |
| Levalbuterol CLASS | Sympathomimetic |