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Albuterol sulfate
Drug Profile
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Albuterol sulfate Generic Name: | Albuterol sulfate |
| Albuterol sulfate Brand Name: | Proventil, Ventolin |
| Albuterol sulfate Class: | sympathomimetic, bronchodilator |
| Albuterol sulfate Mechanism of Action: | ß agonist (primarily ß2); relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation; also relaxes vascular and uterine smooth muscle; decreases airway resistance |
| Albuterol sulfate Indications and Field Use | Treatment of Bronchospasm |
| Albuterol sulfate Contraindications: 1 of 2 | Synergistic with other sympathomimetics ( |
| Albuterol sulfate Contraindications: 2 of 2 | Use caution in patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and cerebrovascular disease |
| Albuterol sulfate Adverse Reactions | CV: Dysrhythmias, tachycardia (with excessive use), peripheral vasodilation |
| Reactions: | Resp: Bronchospasm (rare paradoxical with excessive use) |