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Albuterol Rx 5% - 20ml |
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| When the smooth muscle in the airways contracts, air flow into and within the lungs is impeded. This condition is often referred to as bronchospaspm and occurs in disorders such as asthma. Albuterol relaxs the smooth muscle in the airways and provides relief from obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma. Albuterol is a B2-selective agonist with rapid potent vasodilator activity. It also inhibits smooth muscle of the intestine, uterus, and skeletal muscle vasculature. The primary action of beat-adrenergic drugs is to stimulate adenylcyclase, an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cyclic AMP from ATP. It is cyclic AMP that mediates the cellular response. After oral administration of albuterol absorption is rapid, with maximum plasma concentrations being achieved within two hours.
Precautions and Side Effects:
While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, albuterol may cause side effects in some animals. Albuterol should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. The drug should be used with caution in animals with heart disease. Possible side effects include anxiety, nervousness, and gastrointestinal problems. Signs of overdose of albuterol include tachycardia, tachypnea, depression, hypokalemia, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperactivity, tremors, hypersalivation, and vomiting. Albuterol may interact with other medications. Consult your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with albuterol.
Dosing Information:
Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. In dogs and cats, a conservative oral dose is 0.025 mg per pound (0.05 mg/kg) given up to 4 times a day, as tolerated. The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, response to the medication, and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed otherwise by your veterinarian. |
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