Prototype Drug Unit 8 & 9- Albuterol

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

Bronchodilator and beta2 adrenergic agonist

Question 2

What is it used for?

Answer 2

It is a short-acting that is used to relieve and prevent brochospasms. It has a rapid onset and should be inhaled 15-30 min before physical activity

Question 3

How does it work?

Answer 3

selectively binds to becta2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle to cause bronchodilation

Question 4

Adverse effects

Answer 4

Sympathetic effects (palpitations, headaches, throat irritation, tremor, nervousness, restlesness, and tachycardia)
drug tolerance, dizziness, and hyperglycemia

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

hypersensitivity, people with a history of tachyarrhythmias, prolongation of the QT interval, coronary artery disease, or hypertension

Question 6

Drug interactions

Answer 6

beta blockers will inhibit the bronchodilation effect of albuterol. Avoid MAOIs within 14 days of therapy. Thyroid hormone may produce additive stimulatory effects on the cardiovascular system

Question 7

Herbal/food interactions

Answer 7

caffeine

Question 8

Treatment of overdose

Answer 8

beta blocker

Question 9

Important info

Answer 9

Take the albuterol before taking a glucocorteroid