β2 Adrenergic bronchodilator

• Asthma
• Allergic bronchospasm
• Hyperkalemia

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

For asthma, anaphylaxis, or mild-moderate hyperkalemia:

• MDI: 4–8 inhalations every 20 minutes PRN with spacer
• Small-volume nebulizer: 2.5 mg for patients under 20 kg; 5.0 mg for patients over 20 kg

Severe bronchospasm due to anaphylaxis:

• Continuous nebulizer: 0.5 mg/kg/hour (max 20 mg/hour)
• MDI (recommended for intubated patients): 4–8 delivered doses via the ET tube every 20 minutes PRN – with spacer if not intubated