 |
| Bitolterol
mesylate - Tornalate® Inhalation Aerosol |
Noisy
Drug- Rescue Inhaler |
|
Another drug
with similar effects as albuterol, Tornalate® is no longer being manufactured
and will not be available after existing inventories have been depleted.
Tornolate®
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 |
Tornalate®
Inhalation Aerosol
Tornalate®
Inhalation Solution
(nebulized)
|
|
 |
|
|
Seniors
