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ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATOR
- Albuterol is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine.
- - reduces mucus secretion, pulmonary capillary leaking, and edema in the lungs during allergic reaction
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ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATOR Indications
- 1. Bronchospasm
- 2. Asthma in COPD
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ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATOR Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
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ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATOR Precautions
- Patient may experience:
- 1. tachycardia
- 2. anxiety
- 3. nausea
- 4. cough
- 5. wheezing
- 6. dizziness
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ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATOR Dosage/Route
2.5mg in 2.5-3mL NS via neb, repeate as needed
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