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.
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.
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.
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.