 Bronchodilator
medication which increases
the flow of air through the bronchial tubes
by relaxing muscles in the airways.
 Beta(2)-adrenergic agonist- letting the beta
blocker block the action of epinephrine and
norepinephrine in the body
 Is used to treat and help prevent
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Shortness of breath
Wheezing caused by asthma
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Other respiratory diseases
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
576.7 is the molecular weight of
albuterol sulfate. Albuterol sulfate
is a white to off-white crystaline
solid. It’s soluble in water and
slightly soluble in ethanol.
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
 The
FDA approved Albuterol in May of 1982
 The generic name is Albuterol in the Untied
States
 World Health Organization wanted to name
the drug salutamol sulfate, which it is
sometimes found under today.
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 Ingest
as a tablet
or capsule
 2 to 4 milligrams 3
to 4 times a day
not exceeding
32mg a day
 Take with some
liquid never chew
or crush them
 12 years or older
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
Drops or liquid solution
using a nebulizer
Inhaler providing 200
inhalations
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
 Liquid
solution:
inhale by mouth
using a nebulizer
(machine that
turns medication
into a mist) using 3
to 4 times a day
only
 Aerosol:
inhale by
mouth using an
handheld inhaler.
Use every 4 to 6
hours as needed. If
being used for
exercise purposes
use 15 to 30
mintues pior to
exercise
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
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Uncontrollable shaking
of part of the body
Nervousness
Headaches
Nausea
Vomiting
Cough
Throat irritation
Muscle, bone or back
pain
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IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION NEED
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Fast, pounding or irregular
heartbeat
Chest pain
Rash
Hives
Itching
Swelling of the face, throat,
tongue, lips, eyes, hands,
feet, ankles or lower legs
Increased difficulty
breathing
Difficulty swallowing or
hoarseness
Common side effects
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
 Call
your local poison control center.
 If victim has collapsed or is not breathing call
911
 Symptoms include
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Seizures
Dry mouth
Excessive tiredness
Lack of energy
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR
Inhalation Aerosol
4 years and up
2 inhalations every
4 to 6 hours
May need a spacer
mask to help child
Tablets
6 to 12 years of age
2 milligrams 3 or 4
times a day
Presented for Dr. Ryan Lambert-Bellacov, chiropractor in West Linn, OR