Albuterol Sulfate PDF

GENERIC NAME albuterol sulfate TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAMES • Proventil® • Ventolin® CLASSES • Sympathomimetic • Bronchodilator • Beta2 agonist STANDARD SUPPLY • Premixed solution in a unit dose MECHANISM OF ACTION • Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation INDICATIONS • A...

GENERIC NAME albuterol sulfate TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAMES • Proventil® • Ventolin® CLASSES • Sympathomimetic • Bronchodilator • Beta2 agonist STANDARD SUPPLY • Premixed solution in a unit dose MECHANISM OF ACTION • Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation INDICATIONS • Asthma • Bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema • Hyperkalemia CONTRAINDICATION • Known hypersensitivity to the drug ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS • Tachycardia • Hypertension • Dysrhythmias • Muscle tremors • Palpitations • Chest pain • Dizziness • Nervousness • Anxiety • Headache • Nausea • Vomiting ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION • Nebulized for inhalation ALBUTEROL SULFATE 1 ONSET OF ACTION • 5 to 15 minutes ADULT DOSAGES • 2.5 mg in 3.0 mL normal saline (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer • 2.5 mg in 3.0 mL normal saline (unit dose) via in-line small volume nebulizer with a bag-valve-mask • May repeat the dosage PEDIATRIC DOSAGES • 2.5 mg in 3.0 mL normal saline (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer • 2.5 mg in 3.0 mL normal saline (unit dose) via in-line small volume nebulizer with a bag-valve mask • May repeat the dosage SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • The drug may be used in conjunction with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®) • The peak effect of the drug is 1 to 1½ hours • The duration of the drug is 3 to 6 hours ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2