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Albuterol
drug capsule
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Pharmacology
Professional
03/16/2010

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Albuterol - trade name
Definition
Proventil
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Albuterol - class
Definition
sympathomimetric, bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist
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Albuterol - description
Definition

  • sympathomimetric, beta 2 adrenergic receptors
  • relaxes smooth muscle of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system

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Albuterol - Onset and Duration
Definition

Onset - 5-15 min

Duration - 3-4 hours

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Albuterol - Indications
Definition

  • relief of bronchospasm in pts with reversible obstructive airway disease
  • prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm

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Albuterol - contraindications
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