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1
Q

What is the dose of salbutamol in a reliver inhaler?

A

0.1mg per puff

2
Q

What is the dose of salbutamol in acute severe asthma?

A

5mg nebulised back to back with 500micrograms ipratropium

3
Q

What is another indication for salbutamol?

A

Nebulised as a temporary measure in hyperkalaemia

4
Q

What are the contraindications to salbutamol?

A

Known tachyarrhythmia- as sympathomimetic

5
Q

Side effects of salbutamol

A

Fine tremor
Palpitations and tachycardia
Hypokalaemia

6
Q

Which medications interact with salbutamol?

A
Theophylline/aminophylline
Methyldopa
Antidepressants
Beta blockers (opposite effect)
Diuretics - hypokalaemia
Digoxin
7
Q

How is salbutamol eliminated?

A

Conjugated by liver and excreted in urine- half life 1.5 hours

8
Q

How does salbutamol work?

A

Short acting B2 adrenoreceptor agonist, causing bronchodilation