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What are the indicators of use for Albuterol?

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Acute bronchospasm like COPD, asthma, etc.

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What is the drug action for Albuterol?

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Bronchodilator

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What are the contraindications of Albuterol?

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Allergy to the drug

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What are the side effects of Albuterol?

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Headache, tachycardia, and hypertension.

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What are some special notes for Albuterol use?

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Monitor patients with cardiovascular disease, and pregnancy category C.

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What is the usual dose of Albuterol?

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Adult and pediatric: .5 ml of Albuterol nebulized with 2.5 ml of saline. For a total of 3 ml.

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What are you going to monitor, report, and document with the administration of Albuterol?

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Monitor the ECG in patients with cardiac history or over age 45. Report and document vital signs within 5 minutes of administration and at completion of treatment.