Salbutamol 5mg/2.5ml

Question 1

For Salbutamol, what are the indications?

Answer 1

1. bronchospasm and respiratory distress associated with wheeze; acute bronchial asthma, bronchitis, smoke inhalation, severe allergic reaction, APO (non-cardiac), salt water aspiration syndrome, COPD.

Question 2

For Salbutamol what are the two routes of administration?

Answer 2

1. NEB

2. MDI

Question 3

For Salbutamol NEB, what is the:
Dose:
IVoD:
Repeat:

Answer 3

Dose: 5mg/2.5ml
IVoD: 1 nebule
Repeat: PRN, no max

Question 4

For Salbutamol MDI, what is the:
Dose:
Repeat:

Answer 4

Dose: 4-12 puffs (400-1200mg)
Repeat: ever 20 minutes or sooner if needed for the first hour

Question 5

For Salbutamol what are the contraindications?

Answer 5

1. hypersensitivity
2. Cardiogenic APO
3. Children <12 months