Albuterol

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

BRONCHODILATORS

Albuterol (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / Bronchodilator

DESCRIPTION

  • It is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than Epinephrine. The duration of effect is about four hours.

INDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Hypersensitivity to the medication.

PRECAUTIONS

  • The patient may experience palpitations, anxiety, nausea, and/or dizziness. Vital signs must be monitored; use caution with cardiac or hypertensive patients.

DOSAGE

  • Adult: 2.5 mg updraft AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
  • Pediatrics: Refer to Handtevy System
    • Less than 12 months: 1.25 mg updraft
    • 1 year and older: 2.5 mg
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