Albuterol

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

BRONCHODILATORS

Albuterol (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / Bronchodilator

DESCRIPTION

• It is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than Epinephrine. The duration of effect is about four hours.

INDICATIONS

• Acute Asthma, COPD with wheezing.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity to the medication.

PRECAUTIONS

• The patient may experience palpitations, anxiety, nausea, and/or dizziness. Vital signs must be monitored; use caution with cardiac or hypertensive patients.

DOSAGE

• Adult: 2.5 mg updraft AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
• Pediatrics: Refer to Handtevy System
  • Less than 12 months: 1.25 mg updraft
  • 1 year and older: 2.5 mg