Levalbuterol

Question 1

Levalbuterol Trade Name?

Answer 1

Xopenex

Question 2

Levalbuterol Indications?

Answer 2

Asthma, COPD, Respiratory Assist Devices, Bronchospasm

Question 3

Levalbuterol Contraindications?

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity, Tachydysrhythmia, relatively contraindicated in extreme tachycardia and hypertension

Question 4

Levalbuterol Adult Dose?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Levalbuterol Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

0.63 mg in 3ml NS via nebulizer at 6-8 lpm oxygen

Question 6

Levalbuterol Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

4 doses