Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate vasculature effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May potentiate Hypokalemia caused by diuretics.
DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric
administer solution of 0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose. May repeat every 20 min. up to 3 doses.
DURATION OF ACTION
3-4 hours.
PEAK EFFECTS
30min-2hours
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE
10mg
GENERIC NAME
Albuterol
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Often dose related and include restlessness, tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness, peripheral vasodilation, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased BP, and paradoxical bronchospasm.
CLASS
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
DOSE/ROUTE Adult
2.5mg. Over 10-15 minutes. MDI 1-2 inhalations with 5 minutes in between.
