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Page values for "Albuterol"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringAlbuterol
brandStringVentolin, ProAir, Proventil, AccuNeb
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Beta-2_adrenergic_agonists|Short-acting β2-agonist]] [[:Category:Bronchodilators|Bronchodilator]]
mechanismString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000093-QINU`"' At higher doses β2 selectivity is lost, producing β1 effects (tachycardia, tremor) and hypokalemia from intracellular potassium shift'"`UNIQ--ref-00000094-QINU`"'.
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000095-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000096-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000097-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000098-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringMDI 90 mcg/puff, 2 puffs q4-6h prn; nebulized 2.5 mg in 3 mL saline q4-6h
preparationsStringMDI 90 mcg/puff; nebulizer solution 0.083% (2.5 mg/3 mL), 0.5%, 0.021%, 0.042%; syrup 2 mg/5 mL; 2 mg, 4 mg tablets; 4 mg, 8 mg ER
fda_maxString12 inhalations/d (rescue); higher for severe exacerbation under monitoring
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Inhaled (MDI nebulized) Oral
onsetStringInhaled: 5-15 minutes; PO: 30 minutes
durationString4-6 hours
halflifeString4-6 hours (inhaled and PO)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000099-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~10% inhaled reaches systemic circulation; ~50% PO'"`UNIQ--ref-0000009A-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringPreferred SABA in pregnancy; benefits of asthma control outweigh limited risks.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US