1
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Duration of Action
- Onset: 5 -15min
- Peak effect: 30min - 2hr
- Duration of 3 - 4hrs
2
Epinephrine (1:1000, 1:10,000)
Duration of Action
- Onset: Immediate.
- Peak Effects: Minutes.
- Duration: Several minutes.
3
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Cortef, Solu-Cortef)
Duration of Action
- Onset: Minutes to Hours (depending on indication).
- Peak effects: 8-12 hours.
4
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
Duration of Action
- Onset: 1-3 minutes after administration
- Peak effects: Within 1.5- 2 hours
- Duration of Action: Up to 4-6 hours
- T1/2: 2 hrs after inhalation
5
Magnesium sulfate
Duration of Action
- Onset: Immediate.
- Peak effect: variable.
- Duration: 3-4 hours.
6
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol)
Duration of Action
- Onset: Minutes to Hours (depending on indication).
- Peak effects: 8-12 hours.
7
Racemic epinephrine / racepinephrine (micronEFRIN, S2)
Duration of action:
- Onset: within 5 minutes
- Peak Effect: 5-15 minutes
- Duration: 1-3 hours