Injection Salbutamol 0.5mg/ml
Indications:
- Severe bronchospasm and status asthamaticus
- Reconstitution not required
- Dilute 5mg Salbutamol in 500mL of NS or D5.
- Concentration of 10mcg/mL
- 0.3-2mL/min generally adequate. But in respiratory failure, higher dose has been used successfully
- Starting dose of 5mcg/min (0.5mL/min) is recommended with appropriate adjustment in dosage according to patient response.
- IV continuous infusion [Canadian product]: Initial: 5 mcg/minute; may increase up to 10 to 20 mcg/minute at 15- to 30-minute intervals if needed
- Sarawak Handbook of Medical Emergencies 3rd Edition
- http://www.medicines.org.uk/EMC/medicine/105/SPC/Ventolin+Solution+for+IV+Infusion
- http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/v/VentolininjIV.pdf
- www.uptodate.com
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