Albuterol: Difference between revisions
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==Adverse Reactions== | ==Adverse Reactions== | ||
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*hypersensitivity rxns | |||
*bronchospasm, paradoxical | |||
*HTN | |||
*angina | |||
*MI | |||
*hypokalemia | |||
*arrhythmias | |||
===Common=== | ===Common=== | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 26 June 2015
General
- Type: Beta-2 agonist
- Dosage Forms: aerosol inhaler, liquid nebulized form, PO
- Common Trade Names: ProAir HFA, Proventil, Ventolin HFA, ReliOn Ventolin HFA, Accuneb
Adult Dosing
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation Risk Categories:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- hypersensitivity rxns
- bronchospasm, paradoxical
- HTN
- angina
- MI
- hypokalemia
- arrhythmias
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life: 2.7-6h
- Metabolism: liver, CYP450
- Excretion: urine primarily, feces
- Mechanism of Action: stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, relaxing airway smooth muscle