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==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
===[[Preterm labor]]===
===[[Preterm labor]]===
*0.25mg sq q20-30 min up to 4 doses prn ctx
*0.25mg sq q20-30 min, up to 4 doses PRN contractions
===Asthma/Bronchoconstriction===
===Asthma/Bronchoconstriction===
*0.25mg sq q20 min up to 3 doses
*0.25mg sq q20 min, up to 3 doses


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==

Revision as of 00:37, 23 May 2015

General

  • Type: Beta 2 agonist
  • Dosage Forms: 1 mg/mL injection

Adult Dosing

Preterm labor

  • 0.25mg sq q20-30 min, up to 4 doses PRN contractions

Asthma/Bronchoconstriction

  • 0.25mg sq q20 min, up to 3 doses

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

See Also

Sources