MoA: Binds directly to beta-2 receptors to dilate bronchioles in the respiratory tract.
Indications: Asthma, Bronchitis, Respiratory Disease
Contraindications Uncontrolled Hypertension, Arrhythmias
Side Effects: Tremor, Tachycardia
Nursing Implications:
- This medication should not be used frequently and is only intended for acute measures.
- For respiratory indications, use bronchodilators before corticosteroids and use spacers to deliver successful inhalations.
- When using a Metered-Dose Inhaler, shake medication before use, hold inhalation for 10-seconds, and wait 1-minute between inhalations.
