front 1 Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) | back 1 Indications: Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma). Dosage and Administration: Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute 0.5 ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 ml normal saline in nebulizer and administer over 10-15 minutes. Pediatric: 2.5mg in 6mL NS |
front 2 Epinephrine (1:1000, 1:10,000) | back 2 Indications Severe bronchospasm, asthma, bronchiolitis. Anaphylaxis, acute allergic reactions.
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front 3 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Cortef, Solu-Cortef) | back 3 Indications Asthma, anaphylaxis, croup, Adrenal insufficiency Dosage and Administration 2 mg./kg. IV bolus to maximum of 100 mg.; 100 mg. in adult. |
front 4 Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) | back 4 Indications: Used in bronchospasm especially associated with COPD, and emphysema. Dosage and Administration: Adult: 0.5mg via NEB, usually mixed neb solution with 2.5mg Albuterol in 2.5mL NS Pediatric: 250mcg via NEB may mix neb solution with Albuterol 2.5mg in 6mL NS |
front 5 Magnesium sulfate | back 5 Indications: Acute Asthma / Bronchospasm Dosage and Administration: Adult: For Bronchospasm: 2-4 gm IV in 100ml of NS over 5 minutes Pediatric: Asthma/bronchospasm, severe: 25-50 mg/kg. over 10 minutes IV. Usually mixed in 50-100ml of NS to be given IV. |
front 6 Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol) | back 6 Indications Asthma, anaphylaxis, croup, Adrenal insufficiency Dosage and Administration Methylprednisolone: 2 mg./kg/ IV bolus to maximum of 125 mg.; 125 mg. in adult. |
front 7 Racemic epinephrine / racepinephrine (micronEFRIN, S2) | back 7 Indications: Croup, laryngeal edema, bronchial asthma Dosage and Administration: Adult: 11.25 mg (0.5 ml) Dilute 0.5 ml solution for inhalation with 2.5 ml normal saline in nebulizer Pediatric: Same as adult dosing |