Virtual Drug Bag
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ALBUTEROL |
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PACKAGED: 2.5 mg in 3 ml plastic ampule (4 in drug bag)
LOCATION: Airway Compartment
INDICATIONS:
Asthma, Emphysema, COPD
Bronchospasm in Asthma, COPD
Allergic reaction with wheezing
Hyperkalemia with crush syndrome
ADULT:
2.5 mg (3 ml), nebulized with O2 at 8-10 LPM.
Combine Ipratropium with first dose of Albuterol.
May repeat Albuterol up to 2 times for a total of 3 doses
All 4 for hyperkalemia
PEDI:
2.5 mg (3 ml), nebulized with O2 at 8-10 LPM.
Combine Ipratropium with first dose of Albuterol.
May repeat Albuterol up to 2 times for a total of 3 doses
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Bronchodilator
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Prior hypersensitivity reaction to Albuterol
Cardiac dysrhythmias associated with tachycardia.
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Once initiated, the patient should be removed by EMS.
Side effects are usually dose related: restlessness, apprehension, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, and dysrhythmias. May precipitate angina pectoris and dysrhythmias.
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No
PEDI: No