Albuterol Sulfate Medication Guide PDF

ONSET OF ACTION • 20 to 30 seconds ADULT DOSAGES • 6.0 mg RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 20 mL normal saline flush • If no response to the initial bolus after 1 to 2 minutes, administer 12 mg RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 20 mL normal saline flush PEDIATRIC DOSAGES • 0.1 m...

ONSET OF ACTION • 20 to 30 seconds ADULT DOSAGES • 6.0 mg RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 20 mL normal saline flush • If no response to the initial bolus after 1 to 2 minutes, administer 12 mg RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 20 mL normal saline flush PEDIATRIC DOSAGES • 0.1 mg/kg (up to 6.0 mg) RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 5 to10 mL normal saline flush • If no response to the initial bolus after 1 to 2 minutes, administer 0.2 mg/kg (up to 12 mg) RAPID bolus over 1 to 3 seconds followed by 5.0 to 10 mL normal saline flush SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • Constant monitoring of the patient’s cardiac rhythm is required during administration of the drug • The half-life of the drug is 6 to 10 seconds • The peak effect of the drug is 20 to 30 seconds • The duration of the drug is 30 seconds ADENOSINE 2 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