Albuterol
Adrenergic beta-2 agonist, sypathomimetic, bronchodilator by action on pulmonary B-2 receptors by increasing levels of cAMP, relaxing smooth muscle in effect.  Produces bronchodilation.  Stimulates cardiac, CNS, diuresis, gastric acid secretion.  It is longer-acting than isoproterenol.  Also causes intracellular shift of potassium.
Indications:
CHF/pulmonary edema, acute asthma, allergic reaction/anaphylaxis, general medical management of patients with wheezing/rales/ronchi/diminished or absent lung sounds secondary to inhalation burns/URTI/Bronchitis/pneumonia/Reactive Airway Disease (RAD), Presumed Hyperkalemic Cardiac Arrest,
Common Side Effects: 
Tremors, anxiety, restlessness,
Potentially Lethal Side Effects:
Bronchospasm
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics, tachydysrhythmias, severe cardiac disease, heart block.
Adult dosing*:
CHF, RAD, Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis, General medical management, Burns
Neb:  2.5mg (1 unit dose) continuous, titrated to clear lung sounds.

Presumed hyperkalemic cardiac arrest
ETT:  10mg (4 unit doses) directly instilled to tube, follow with 10ml flush of NaCl or Sterile water.
Pediatric dosing*:
RAD, Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis, General medical management, Burns
Neb:  2.5mg (1 unit dose) continuous, titrated to clear lung sounds.
Notes:
*  Dosing and protocols vary among providers.  Check local protocols for specifics.

-  Albuterol has toxic interaction with Theophylline.
-  Use with oxytoxics may induce severe hypotension
-  May cause ECG changes and hypokalemia when administered with diuretics.
-  The following drugs cause increased effect of Albuterol:  MAOIs, TCAs, other adrenergics.
-  Beta blockers may inhibit the effect of Albuterol.

**  Some protocols call for addition of Atrovent to nebulized Albuterol treatments.  Check local protocols for specifics.
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