Albuterol
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Albuterol
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Salbutamol/Albuterol is a beta receptor agonist. Salbutamol is a short acting agent and is used only in the managment of acute episode of asthma. It relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates or expands the bronchi (air ways) in lungs and makes breathing easy.
Indications
Albuterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Bronchitis, Bronchospasm, Emphysema, Exercise-induced bronchospasm, Reversible airways obstruction, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Premature labour.
Contraindication
Albuterol is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia,Diabetes mellitus,Hypertension,Thyrotoxicosis,Ischaemic heart disease,Hypersensitivity,Antepartum haemorrhage,Toxaemia of pregnancy.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Albuterol, which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia, Hypokalemia, Sinus bradycardia, Ventricular ectopics, Peripheral vasodilatation.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Albuterol include Flushing, nervousness, Hypokalemia, Palpitations, CNS stimulation, Tremor, Agitation, Weakness.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Albuterol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anxiety, Palpitation, Tremor, Muscle cramps, Heart burn, Appetite stimulation.
Warnings
The management of asthma should normally follow a stepwise program, and patient response should be monitored clinically and by lung function test. In patients who are considered at risk, daily peak flow monitoring may be instituted. Salbutamol should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. It should be used with caution during pregnancy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Albuterol Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 2.5 to 5 mg |
| Single Dose | 3.8 (3.75) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | Inhalation |
| Note: To be used with nebuliser or respirator | |
| Dose | 100 to 200 mcg |
| Single Dose | 150 (150) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | Inhalation |
| Note: Frequency may be increased to 6 times if needed. | |
| Dose | 2 to 4 mg |
| Single Dose | 3 (3) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Frequency may be increased to 4 times if needed. |
Albuterol Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 0.156 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 0.16 (0.156) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | Inhalation |
| Note: Via nebulizer | |
| Dose | 0.125 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 0.12 (0.125) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
Albuterol Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 0.25 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 0.25 (0.25) |
| Frequency | 6 hourly |
| Route | Inhalation |
| Note: Recommended via Nebulization | |
| Dose | 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 0.15 (0.15) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: - |
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