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Albuterol: Uses, Side Effects, and Care

Albuterol is a bronchodilator that works by stimulating beta 2 receptors in the lungs, relaxing bronchial smooth muscle to relieve bronchospasm and reduce airway resistance. It is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm from reversible obstructive airway disease and prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. Common side effects include headache, restlessness, nausea, and dizziness. Nursing responsibilities include assessing lung sounds, vital signs, and characteristics of sputum before and after administration. Patients should be taught proper inhaler technique and monitoring for side effects.

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Albuterol: Uses, Side Effects, and Care

Albuterol is a bronchodilator that works by stimulating beta 2 receptors in the lungs, relaxing bronchial smooth muscle to relieve bronchospasm and reduce airway resistance. It is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm from reversible obstructive airway disease and prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. Common side effects include headache, restlessness, nausea, and dizziness. Nursing responsibilities include assessing lung sounds, vital signs, and characteristics of sputum before and after administration. Patients should be taught proper inhaler technique and monitoring for side effects.

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Drug Mechanism of action/Side Indication/ Nursing responsibilities

effects Contraindication

Brand name: Action Indication Baseline assessment


Stimulates beta 2 -adrenergic receptors Assess lung sounds, pulse, B/P, color,
albuterol in lungs, resulting in relaxation of characteristics of sputum noted. Offer
Contraindication emotional support (high incidence of anxiety
bronchial smooth muscle. due to difficulty in breathing and
Generic name: Therapeutic Effect: Relieves
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity sympathomimetic response to drug).
bronchospasm and reduces airway
to albuterol. Severe hypersensitivity Intervention/evaluation
PMS-Salbutamol resistance. Monitor rate, depth, rhythm, type of
to milk protein (powder for
respiration; quality and rate of pulse; EKG;
inhalation).
Classification: Treatment or prevention of serum potassium, glucose; ABG
Cautions: Hypertension, determinations.
bronchospasm due to reversible cardiovascular disease, Assess lung sounds for
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: obstructive airway disease, prevention hyperthyroidism, diabetes, HF, wheezing (bronchoconstriction), rales.
of exercise-induced bronchospasm. convulsive disorders, glaucoma, Patient/family teaching
Sympathomimetic hypokalemia, arrhythmias. • Follow guidelines for proper use of inhaler.
Side Effects • A health care provider will show you know
(adrenergic agonist) to properly prepare and use your medication.
Frequent (27%–4%): Headache, You must demonstrate correct preparation and
injection techniques before using medication.
CLINICAL: Bronchodilator restlessness, nervousness, tremors,
• Increase fluid intake (decreases lung
nausea, dizziness, throat dryness and secretion viscosity).
Route: irritation, pharyngitis, B/P changes • Do not take more than 2 inhalations at any
one time (excessive use may produce
including hypertension, heartburn,
Dosage: 5mg/2.5ml paradoxical bronchoconstriction or decreased
transient wheezing. bronchodilating effect).
• Rinsing mouth with water immediately after
Frequency: q4 Occasional (3%–2%): Insomnia, inhalation may prevent mouth/throat dryness.
asthenia, altered taste. • Avoid excessive use of caffeine derivatives
(chocolate, coffee, tea, cola, cocoa).
Inhalation: Dry, irritated mouth or
throat; cough, bronchial irritation.
Rare: Drowsiness, diarrhea, dry mouth,
flushing, diaphoresis, anorexia.

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