Salbutamol Albuterol

Indications & Dose:

Uncomplicated premature labour.

DOSE

• BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION,

10 micrograms/minute gradually increased to max. of 45 micrograms/minute until contractions have ceased, then gradually reduced; maintain rate for 1 hour after contractions have stopped, then reduced gradually by 50% every 6 hours

• BY MOUTH

4mg every 6-8 hour. 

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

Same as ritodrine Hcl, headache, rarely muscle cramps, hypersensitivity reaction  including bronchospasm, urticaria and angioedema. 

Cautions:

Precautions:

Interaction:

Drugs
corticosteroids can cause hypokalemia effects of suxametho-nium. 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: