Albuterol
Overview
Esmolol is a cardioselective short-acting beta-blocker. Esmolol is administered via IV-infusion and due to ultra short duration of action, is useful for acute control of hypertension or certain supraventricular arrhythmias. Esmolol is also used to control hypertension and tachycardia in perioperative, postoperative or emergency settings.
Categories
- 22 Obstetrics and gynecological preparations
- 22.1 Labor inducers/inhibitors
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
- 25.1 Anti-asthmatic drugs
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
- 25.1 Anti-asthmatic drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Albuterol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 2.5 to 5 mg | 3.8 (3.75) | 6 hourly | Inhalation | To be used with nebuliser or respirator |
| 100 to 200 mcg | 150 (150) | 6 hourly | Inhalation | Frequency may be increased to 6 times if needed. |
| 2 to 4 mg | 3 (3) | 8 hourly | PO | Frequency may be increased to 4 times if needed. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.25 mg/kg | 0.25 (0.25) | 6 hourly | Inhalation | Recommended via Nebulization |
| 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg | 0.15 (0.15) | 8 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.156 mg/kg | 0.16 (0.156) | 6 hourly | Inhalation | Via nebulizer |
| 0.125 mg/kg | 0.12 (0.125) | 8 hourly | Oral | |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Albuterol
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