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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===BRONCHODILATORS===

==== Albuterol (PROVENTIL, VENTOLIN) / Bronchodilator====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* It is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than Epinephrine. The duration of effect is about four hours.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Acute Asthma or COPD with Wheezing|Acute Asthma]], [[Acute Asthma or COPD with Wheezing|COPD with wheezing]].
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Hypersensitivity to the medication.
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* The patient may experience palpitations, anxiety, nausea, and/or dizziness. Vital signs must be monitored; use caution with cardiac or hypertensive patients.
'''DOSAGE'''
* Adult: 2.5 mg updraft AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
* Pediatrics: Refer to Handtevy System
** Less than 12 months: 1.25 mg updraft
** 1 year and older: 2.5 mg

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Albuterol]]

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