Best medications for asthma
A. BEST UNSTABLE ASTHMA MEDICATIONS: 1. SALBUTAMOL Indications: Bronchospasm Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to albuterol Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins. No known contraindications in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Dosage/How to use: A. ADULTS: Bronchospasm: Nebulize solution: 2.5 mg BID OR TID PRN for quick relief. Aerosol metered-dose inhaler: 180mcg (2 puffs) inhaled PO q4-6hr. Tablet and syrup: 2-4 mg PO q6-8hr. Acute or severe bronchospasm: Nebulizer solution: 2.5- 5mg q20min for 3 doses, followed by 2.5-10 mg q1-4hr PRN. Metered-dose inhaler: 4-8 pudds inhaled q20min for up to 4hr and then q1-4hr PRN. B. PEDIATRICS: Bronchospasm: Aerosol metered dose inhaled: < 4 years: safety not established >=4 years: 1-2 puffs inhaled PO q4-6hr. Nebulizer solution: <2 years: 0.2-0.6 mgkg/day q4-6hr 2-12 years and < 15 kg: 2.5 mg/0.5ml (0.5% solution) q6-8hr. 2-12 years and >15 kg: 2.5 mg/3ml q6-8hr >12 years: 2.5mg q6-8hr PRN. Availability: Availa...