SALBUTAMOL Flashcards
1
Q
PRESENTATION
A
nebule 2.5mg/ 2.5ml or 5mg/ 2.5ml
2
Q
ACTION
A
relaxes smooth muscles in airway
3
Q
INDICATION
A
- acute asthma where own intervention failed
- respiratory wheeze
- exacerbation of COPD
- shortness of breath due to LVF
4
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A
- N/A
5
Q
CAUTIONS
A
- hypotension
- angina
- overactive thyroid
- late pregnancy (can induce labour)
- LIMIT TO 6 MINS IN COPD PATIENTS
6
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
A
- tremor
- tatchycardia
- palpatations
- headache
- muscle cramp
- rash
7
Q
DOSAGE/ ROUTE
A
- NEB with 6-8 litres o2
- limit to 6 mins with COPD
- 5mg
interval 5 mins
no max dose
