Drug

Route, Dosage & Frequency Inhalation (Children 2-12 years old): 0.10.15 mg/kg/dose 3-4 times a day

Contraindication Hypersensitivity to adrenergic amines Hypersensitivity to fluorocarbons

Mechanism of Action It relieves nasal congestion and reversible bronchospasm by relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchioles The relief from nasal congestion and bronchospasm is made possible by the following mechanism that takes place when Salbutamol is administered.

Side/Adverse Effect

Nursing Consideration

Generic Name: Albuterol Brand Name: Salbutamol Classification: Bronchodilator (therapeutic); adrenergics (pharmacologic) Indications control and prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) bronchospasm exercise-induced bronchospasm -term control agent for patients with chronic or persistent bronchospasm

Nervousness Restlessness Tremor Headache Insomnia Chest pain Palpitation Angina Arrhythmias Hypertension Nausea and vomiting Hyperglycemia Hypokalemia

Assess lung sounds, PR and BP before drug administration and during peak of medication. Observe fore paradoxical spasm and withhold medication and notify physician if condition occurs. Administer PO medications with meals to minimize gastric irritation. Extended-release tablet should be swallowed-whole. It should not be crushed or chewed. If administering medication through inhalation, allow at least 1 minute between inhalation of aerosol medication. Advise the patient to rinse mouth with water after each inhalation to minimize dry mouth. Inform the patient that Albuterol may cause an unusual or bad taste.