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Generic Name: Albuterol
Severe breathlessness not relieved within 15 minutes of rescue inhalation, inability to speak, cyanotic lips or fingernails, chest retractions.
Treat or prevent bronchospasm
Asthma, COPD
2 puffs every 4-6 hours
2 puffs every 4-6 hours
Same as adult
12 puffs/day
N/A
N/A
Tremor, tachycardia
Paradoxical bronchospasm
Hypersensitivity
May cause hypokalemia
Beta blockers, MAOIs
N/A
N/A
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Likely safe
Shake well before use
Take when needed
Pulmonary function
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