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Levalbuterol Flashcards

1
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Generic name for Xopenex

A

Levalbuterol

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What kind of albuterol is in Levalbuterol?

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R-albuterol

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What is the brand name for Levalbuterol

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Xopenex

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Drug class of Levalbuterol

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sympathomimetic

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Mechanism of action for Levalbuterol

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Beta2 agonist. Bronchodilator. relaxes smooth muscle in bronchial tree. LESS BETA 1 PROPERTIES THAN ALBUTEROL

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Indications for Levalbuterol

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Bronchospasm in asthma, COPD, and anaphylaxis

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Contraindications for Levalbuterol

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hypersensitivity, extreme tachy, angioedema, severe cardiac disease

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Adverse effects for Levalbuterol

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same as albuterol, plus hallucinations

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Precaution for Levalbuterol

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same as albuterol

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Dose and admin of Levalbuterol for adult

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1.5-2.5mg in 3cc’s nebulized over 20mins

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Dose and admin of Levalbuterol for peds

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half dose over 20mins

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