Term
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Definition
upper airway edema
0.25-0.50 ml/3ccNS |
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Term
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Definition
upper airway edema
0.25-0.50 ml/3ccNS |
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Term
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Definition
For bronchodilation
0.25-0.30 ml/3ccNS
Peaks 30-60min
Duration 4-6hrs |
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Term
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Definition
Treatment and prevention of bronchospasm
MDI 2puffs (21mcg/puff) bid
DPI 1puff (50mcg/puff) bid |
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Term
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Definition
Bronchospasm
Less beta1 effects than albuterol
1.25mg and 0.63mg unit dose vials |
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Term
| Albuterol (proventil, ventolin) |
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Definition
Bronchodilation
Rescue
MDI 2 puffs 2.5 mg |
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Term
| Ipratropium bromide (atrovent) |
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Definition
Relieve bronchospasm
Rescue
Unit dose: 500mcg (0.02% solution)
MDI: 2-4 puffs |
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Term
| Acetylcysteine (mucomyst) |
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Definition
Loosen secretions
Opens disulfide linkages in mucus thereby lowering viscosity
3-4cc of 10-20% solution mixed with bronchodilator |
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Term
| Advair discus (salmeterol and flovent) |
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Definition
DPI with a fixed dose of 50mcg salmeterol with 100, 250 or500mcg of fluticasone (flovent)
100mcg/50mcg
250mcg/50mcg
500mcg/50mcg |
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