Short Acting Beta Agonist (SABA)

Question 1

Albuterol HFA

Answer 1

Brand: ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil

Dosage Form: MDI

Ages: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 2

Albuterol HFA

Answer 2

Brand: ProAir Respiclick, ProAir Digihaler

Dosage Form: Aerosol powder

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 3

Albuterol

Answer 3

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 4

Levalbuterol HFA

Answer 4

Brand: Xopenex

Dosage Form: MDI

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 5

Levalbuterol

Answer 5

Brand: Xopenex

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 6

Adverse Effects

Answer 6

• tachycardia
• tremor
• hypokalemia
• irritability

Question 7

Counseling Tips

Answer 7

• nebulizer solution can be mixed with cromolyn solution, budesonide suspension, or ipratropium solution
• levalbuterol is for patients who do not respond to albuterol
• levalbuterol is given in 1/2 the dose of albuterol