Albuterol Sulfate

Question 0

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Mechanism

Answer 0

B2 agonist=> bronchodilation

Question 1

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic/sympathetic agonist(b2 selective)

Question 2

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Pharmacokinetics

Answer 2

Onset: 5-15 min
Peak: 1-1.5 hrs
Duration: 3-6 hrs
1/2life: < 3 hrs

Question 3

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Indications

Answer 3

• asthma

- reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD

Question 4

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Contraindications

Answer 4

• symptomatic tachycardia

- pts with history of hypersensitivity to this drug

Question 5

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Side effects

Answer 5

Anxiety, HA, palpitations, sweating, dizziness, nervousness, tremor, HTN, arrhythmias, nv, chest pain

Question 6

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Dose

Answer 6

MDI adult:1-2 sprays (90units/spray)

Adult + pedi small-volume nebulizer: 2.5 mg in 2.5ml NS, over 5-15

Question 7

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Precautions

Answer 7

• Bp, pulse and ECG should be monitored
• caution w/ pt w/ known heart disease or HTN
• listen to LS before and after admin.

Question 8

Albuterol sulfate (Proventil,pro air)
Drug to drug

Answer 8

• SE may increase with other sympathetic agonist
• B blockers may blunt the effects of this drug
• MAOI and TCA may potentiate cardiovascular effects