| metaproterenol
- Alupent® |
Noisy
Drug- Rescue Inhaler |
|
Not
as widely used as albuterol inhalers, metaproterenol is marketed under
the brand name Alupent®, and is very similar
in effect. Alupent® is used primarily as a rescue
inhaler, but is also used prophylactically, often to prevent exercise-induced
asthma.
Alupent®
is NOT to be administered by EMTBs per Maryland Medical Protocols
|
| Drug
Action |
Rapid-acting
bronchodilator (Beta-2 agonist) |
| Indications |
Respiratory
distress and/or bronchospasm associated with asthma, allergic reaction,
chronic bronchitis or emphysema |
| Contraindications |
Not
in Maryland Medical Protocols |
| Side
Effects |
Tachycardia,
palpitations, hypertension, angina, nervousness, anxiety, muscle tremors,
dizziness, headache, sweating, nausea, vomiting, sore throat |
| Dose |
1-2
inhalations q4-6 hours |
| Supplied
as |
Alupent®
|
Alupent®
Inhalation Solution,
generic metaproterenol inhalation solution (nebulized)
|
 |
|
|
Seniors
