Albuterol, Atrovent, Benadryl
Benadryl Action and kinetics
Action/Kinetics: Blocks cellular histamine receptors; decreases vasodilation; decreases motion sickness Prevents, but does not reverse, histamine-mediated responses. Reverses extrapyramidal reactions from Phenothiazine doses that result in dystonic reactions.
Atrovent Action and kinetics
Action/Kinetics: Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptors on bronchial smooth muscle.
Albuterol Action and kinetics
Action/Kinetics: Relaxes bronchial, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle by stimulating beta2-adrenergic receptors.
Benadryl Dose
Dosage: Adult: 25-50mg IV,IM,IO Pediatric: 1-2mg/kg IV, IO max of adult dose
Atrovent Dose
Dosage: How Supplied: In a unit dose vial containing 2.5 ml (0.5 mg.) One unit dose vial added to the nebulized albuterol May repeat neb of albuterol 2.5 mg. with Atrovent 0.5mg. x1.
Albuterol Dose
Dose: Unit dose plastic vial containing 2.5mg/3ml. Usual dose for adults and children weighing at least 15 kg is one vial 2.5 mg of albuterol administered by nebulization. Inhalation solution will be delivered over approximately 5 to 15 minutes.
Albuterol Generic name and classification
Generic Name: Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution Trade Name: Ventolin/Proventil Classification: Bronchodilators, sympathomimetic
Benadryl Generic name and classification
Generic Name: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Trade Name: Benadryl Classification: Antihistamine, anticholinergic
Atrovent Generic name and classification
Generic Name: Ipratropium bromide Trade Name: Atrovent Classification: Bronchodilator
Atrovent Indication and contraindications
Indications: Either alone or with other bronchodilators, especially beta andrenergics, is used for treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including asthma chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug, atropine and its derivatives, and those with a history of hypersensitivity to soy lecithin or related food products such as soybeans and peanuts.
Albuterol Indications and contraindications
Indications: Indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients two years of age and older with COPD/Asthma. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Benadryl Indication and contraindications
Indications: Supplemental therapy to epinephrine in anaphylaxis and other uncomplicated allergic reactions requiring prompt treatment. Relief of dystonic reactions resulting from Phenothiazine overdoses. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the drug, during acute asthmatic attacks, in newborns, premature neonates, or breast feeding women. Avoid use in patients taking MAO inhibitors. Also patients with narrow angle glaucoma.
