Levalbuterol
Feb 12, 2022•59 sec•Season 6Ep. 3
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Episode description
- Trade –Xopenex
- Description: Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator-Stimulates beta-2 receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
- Indications: Treatment of acute bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma). Bronchospasm prophylaxis in asthma patients.
- Contraindications: Angioedema, tachydysrhythmias, and sever cardiac disease. Avoid use in patients taking phenothiazines; may cause prolonged QT interval and dysrthythmias.
- Dosage/Route: 1.25 mg in 3 mL
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