ALBUTEROL

1. Trade Names
   1. Proventil
   2. Ventolin

2. Therapeutic Effects
   1. Selective Beta 2 sympathomimetic drug, that is, a beta agonist that acts primarily on the bronchial musculature rather than the myocardium. Therefore, albuterol relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and thereby relieves bronchospasm.

3. Indications
   1. For the relief of bronchospasm associated with ACUTE ASTHMATIC ATTACKS (ILS) or acute exacerbations of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS (ALS) or EMPHYSEMA (ALS).
   2. May be utilized for Anaphylaxis (ILS or ALS).

4. Contraindications
   1. Tachyarrhythmias
   2. Should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, angina, or diabetes.

5. Side Effects
   1. Palpitations, tachycardia.
   2. Tremor, nervousness
   3. Dizziness
   4. Nausea, heartburn

6. How Supplied
   1. Several forms, but for prehospital emergency care, should be used in the nebulized form, supplied as 2.5mg/3ml NS.

7. Administration and Dosage
   1. Adult: 2.5 mg/3ml NS via SVN
   2. Pediatric: 1.25 mg/3ml NS via SVN