Bronkosol

 

Class:
Sympathomimetic (ß2 selective).


Actions:
Bronchodilation, increases heart rate.


Indications:
Asthma, reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.


Contraindications:
Patients with history of hypersensitivity to the drug.


Precautions:
Blood pressure, pulse, and EKG must be constantly monitored.


Side Effects:
Palpitations, tachycardia, anxiety and tremors, headache.


Dosage:
Hand nebulizer: four inhalations.
Small-volume nebulizer: 0.5 ml (1:3 with saline).


Routes:
Inhalation only.


Pediatric Dosage:
0.25-0.5 ml diluted with 4 ml normal saline.

 

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