Albuterol

Albuterol

1. Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir, AccuNeb

   • Brand Name(s)

2. Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator, Beta Agonist, Adrenergic

   • Classifications
   • Beta 1 (minimal), Beta 2 (very good)
     • Receptors
     • 4-6 hours
       • Duration
       • .083%/ 2.5mg / 3 ml
         • Dose/ SVN ( Small Volume Nebulizer)
         • [ Vial .5ml of .5% solution / 2.5 mg] mixed with 2.5 ml of N/S becomes .083%
           • Dose/ SVN   how to mix and # that should equal that 
         • 2 puffs (90 mcg per puff)
           • MDI: Meter Dose Inhalers
           • 2 puffs ( 90 mcg per puff)
             • DPI: Dry powder Inhaler

3. Most commonly used brochodilator in the US

   • Also called " All Better All" because it is sometimes ordered by some Drs. for ANY type of respiratory symptom or complaint