Class
Description
Onset and Duration
Indications
Contraindications
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
How Supplied
Dosage and Administration
Special Considerations
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
ALBUTEROL is a sympathomimetic that is selective for beta2-adrenergic receptors. It relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.
Relief of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
Prior hypersensitivity reaction to ALBUTEROL.
Cardiac dysrhythmias associated with tachycardia.
Tachvcardia caused by digitalis intoxication.
Usually dose related Restlessness, apprehension Dizziness.
Palpitations.
Increase in blood pressure.
Dysrhythmias.
Increased hypoxemia
Sympathomimetics may exacerbate adverse cardio-vascular effects. Antidepressants may potentiate the effects on the vasculature. Beta blockers may antagonize ALBUTEROL. ALBUTEROL may potentiate diuretic- induced hypokalemia.
Bronchial asthma
Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Pregnancy safety: Category C.
May precipitate angina pectoris and dysrhythmias.
Should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, prostatic hypertrophy, or seizure disorder.
In prehospital emergency care, ALBUTEROL should only be administered via inhalation