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Alupent - Generic name:
Alupent
Alupent - Trade name:
metaproterenol
Alupent - Class:
Sympathomimetic (Beta 2 selective)
Alupent - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
1) Bronchodilation
2) Increases heart rate
Alupent - Indications:
1) Asthma
2) Bronchospasm with COPD
Alupent - Contraindications:
1) Known allergy
2) Patients with cardiac dysrhythmias or significant tachycardias
Alupent - Precautions:
Vitals and EKG should be monitored
Alupent - Side effects:
Palpitations, anxiety, headache, dizziness, and sweating
Alupent - Adult dosage:
Bullet dose. Can be repeated as needed.
Alupent - Route:
Inhalation, ET
Alupent - How supplied:
Metered dose inhaler
: 2-3 inhalations. Can be repeated in 3-4 hours if required.
Nebulizer
: 0.2-0.3 mL of Alupent in 2.5 mL normal saline over 5 minutes.
Alupent - Pediatric dosage:
0.05 - 0.3 mL in 4 mL normal saline
Author
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Alupent
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Updated
2010-06-14T00:41:54Z
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