Levalbuterol Flashcards by Sammi Olah

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Brand Names

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Xopenex

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Drug Classification

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Beta-2 Agonist

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Mechanism of Action

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Indications

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Bronchospasm associated with Asthma/COPD/RAD

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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Side effects / Precautions

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Headache, viral infection, rhinitis

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Adult Dose

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1.25 mg via nebulizer, repeat every 20 minutes (4 doses
total)

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Pediatric Dose

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0.63 mg if patient has MDI

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Max adult dose (max pedi dose)

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Onset of action

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5-15 minutes

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Duration of effects

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4-6 hours

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Routes of administration

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