- Discussion:
- B agonist;
- for brochospasm in reversible airway dz and for relief in exercised induced bronchospasm;
- adult:
- 2-4 inhalations q4-6hr or 2-4 mg PO tid/qid; nebulized 2.5-5mg in 3ml NS (supplied in 5 mg/ml solution);
- tablet form dosage is 4-8 mg q 12 hours;
- note: although standard dosing intervals for beta agonists are q4-6hr, they may be given almost continuously in severe bronchospasm, as long
as potential side effects are noted:
SVT,
PVC, muscle tremors,
tachycardia, GI, HA;
- peds: <12 yrs; 2-4 inhalations q4-6hr; 2-4 mg PO tid/qid;
- supplied: tabs: 2mg, 4mg, metered dose inhaler; solution for nebulization: 0.08%, 0.5% (5 mg/ml);
-Cautions:
- contraindicated with hypersensitivity; Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus,
HTN;
- albuterol interactions:
-
MAO inhibitors
-
tricyclic anti-depressants
- sympathomimetic aerosol bronchodilators
-
epinephrine;
