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Albuterol
Cardiac Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the pharmacodynamics of Albuterol? | β agonist with preference for β2 receptors |
| What are the indications for the use of Albuterol? | - Bronchospasm - Allergies/anaphylaxis - Hyperkalemia |
| What are the contraindications for the use of Albuterol? | Known hypersensitivity to medication. |
| What are the adverse effects of Albuterol? | - Palpitations - Anxiety - Tremulousness - Headache - Dizziness - Tachycardia |
| What is the Adult dose for Bronchospasm with Albuterol? | 2.5 mg/3mL via small volume nebulizer repeat every 15-20 minutes as needed |
| What is the Adult dose for Albuterol when treating Hyperkalemia? | 10 to 20 mg via a Large volume nebulizer over 15 minutes. You may repeat as necessary. |
| What is the Pediatric dose for Albuterol? | 1.25-2.5 mg via 1.5-3 mL via small volume nebulizer you may repeat as needed every 15-20 minutes |