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Albuterol Trade Name
Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol Class
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
Albuterol Mechanism of Action
Beta-2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Causes
smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
Albuterol Indications
Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma)
Albuterol Contraindications
Known prior hypersensitivity to albuterol. Tachycardia arrhythmias, especially those caused by
digitalis. Synergistic with other sympathomimetics.
Albuterol Adverse Reactions
Often dose-related. Include restlessness, tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness,
peripheral vasodilation, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, and paradoxical
bronchospasm.
Albuterol Drug Interactions
Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate vasculature effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May
potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics.
Albuterol How Supplied
Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5 mg/mL). Metered Dose Inhaler: 90 µg/metered spray (17-g
canister with 200 inhalations)
Albuterol Route
Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
Albuterol Dosage and Administration
Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute 0.5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in
nebulizer and administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1-2 inhalations (90-180 µg). Five minutes
between inhalations.
Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose) diluted in 2 mL of 0.9%
normal saline. May repeat every 20 minutes three times.
, Albuterol Duration of Action
Onset: 5-15 minutes. Peak effect: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours.
Albuterol Special Considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C. Antagonized by beta blockers (eg, propranolol [Inderal], metoprolol
[Lopressor]). May precipitate angina pectoris and arrhythmias. Should only be administered via
inhalation.
Aspirin Class
Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent
Aspirin Mechanism of Action
Prevents platelets from clumping together, or aggregating, and forming emboli.
Aspirin Indications
New-onset chest pain suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
Aspirin Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Relatively contraindicated in patients with active ulcer disease or asthma.
Aspirin Adverse Reactions
Bronchospasm, anaphlaxis, epigastric distress,heartburn, GI bleeding, prolonged bleeding, nausea,
vomiting, reye syndrome. Wheezing in allergic patients.
Aspirin Drug Interactions
Use with caution in patients allergic to NSAIDs.
Aspirin How Supplied
81-mg, 162-mg, or 324-mg tablets (chewable or standard)
Aspirin Route
Oral/PO
Aspirin Dosage and Administration
162 mg to 324 mg PO (chewed if possible then buccal then swallowed)
Aspirin Duration of Action
Onset: 30-45 minutes. Peak effect: variable. Duration: variable.
Aspirin Special Considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category D. Not recommended in pediatric population.
Activated Charcoal Class
Absorbent
Activated Charcoal Mechanism of action
AND CORRECT ANSWERS. 2025/2026.
100%.
Albuterol Trade Name
Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol Class
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
Albuterol Mechanism of Action
Beta-2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Causes
smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
Albuterol Indications
Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma)
Albuterol Contraindications
Known prior hypersensitivity to albuterol. Tachycardia arrhythmias, especially those caused by
digitalis. Synergistic with other sympathomimetics.
Albuterol Adverse Reactions
Often dose-related. Include restlessness, tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness,
peripheral vasodilation, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, and paradoxical
bronchospasm.
Albuterol Drug Interactions
Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate vasculature effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May
potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics.
Albuterol How Supplied
Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5 mg/mL). Metered Dose Inhaler: 90 µg/metered spray (17-g
canister with 200 inhalations)
Albuterol Route
Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
Albuterol Dosage and Administration
Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute 0.5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in
nebulizer and administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1-2 inhalations (90-180 µg). Five minutes
between inhalations.
Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose) diluted in 2 mL of 0.9%
normal saline. May repeat every 20 minutes three times.
, Albuterol Duration of Action
Onset: 5-15 minutes. Peak effect: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours.
Albuterol Special Considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C. Antagonized by beta blockers (eg, propranolol [Inderal], metoprolol
[Lopressor]). May precipitate angina pectoris and arrhythmias. Should only be administered via
inhalation.
Aspirin Class
Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent
Aspirin Mechanism of Action
Prevents platelets from clumping together, or aggregating, and forming emboli.
Aspirin Indications
New-onset chest pain suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
Aspirin Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Relatively contraindicated in patients with active ulcer disease or asthma.
Aspirin Adverse Reactions
Bronchospasm, anaphlaxis, epigastric distress,heartburn, GI bleeding, prolonged bleeding, nausea,
vomiting, reye syndrome. Wheezing in allergic patients.
Aspirin Drug Interactions
Use with caution in patients allergic to NSAIDs.
Aspirin How Supplied
81-mg, 162-mg, or 324-mg tablets (chewable or standard)
Aspirin Route
Oral/PO
Aspirin Dosage and Administration
162 mg to 324 mg PO (chewed if possible then buccal then swallowed)
Aspirin Duration of Action
Onset: 30-45 minutes. Peak effect: variable. Duration: variable.
Aspirin Special Considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category D. Not recommended in pediatric population.
Activated Charcoal Class
Absorbent
Activated Charcoal Mechanism of action
