Albuterol

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• Generic Name

1. Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir, AccuNeb

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   • Brand Name(s)
2. Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator, Beta Agonist, Adrenergic

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   • Classifications
   1. Beta 1 (minimal), Beta 2 (very good)

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      • Receptors
      1. 4-6 hours

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         • Duration
         1. .083%/ 2.5mg / 3 ml

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            • Dose/ SVN ( Small Volume Nebulizer)
            1. [ Vial .5ml of .5% solution / 2.5 mg] mixed with 2.5 ml of N/S becomes .083%

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               • Dose/ SVN   how to mix and # that should equal that 
            2. 2 puffs (90 mcg per puff)

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               • MDI: Meter Dose Inhalers
               1. 2 puffs ( 90 mcg per puff)

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                  • DPI: Dry powder Inhaler
3. Most commonly used brochodilator in the US
   1. Also called " All Better All" because it is sometimes ordered by some Drs. for ANY type of respiratory symptom or complaint