- Discussion: - for bronchial
Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis;
- Adult: Inhalation: - Nebulizer: 0.2-0.3ml in 2-5ml of NS q4-6hr prn for
bronchospasm; - Metered dose inhaler: 1-3 inhalations q3-4 hr, - Max Dose of 12 per 24 hr & 2 min between inhalations;
- Oral Dosing: - 20mg PO q6-8 hr;
- Peds: - Nebulization: 0.5 mg/kg/dose upto max of 15mg / dose inhaled q4-6hr; - Oral: 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/dose q6-8hr; - Supplied: Metered dose inhaler 650 ug/dose; - Solution for inhalation 6 mg/ml; tabs 10mg, 20mg;
- Precautions: - standard dosing intervals for Beta agonists are q4-6hr, however, higher doses may be given w/ severe
bronchospasm; - beware of potential side effects:
SVT,
PVC, Muscle Tremors;
