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Albuterol

Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Respiratory

Routes

InhalationPO

Indications

Air sac diseaseBronchospasmFeline asthma (rescue bronchodilator)lower airway diseaseRespiratory distress

Mechanism of Action

Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Rapid onset (5-15 min), short duration (4-6 hours).

Side effects & warnings

Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.

Species with Albuterol dosing data (5 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotCat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)Guinea PigRabbit (Domestic)

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Guinea Pig drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×2Strong×1Weak×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 5 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 5 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)Inhalation0 mg/kg90-180 mcg via MDI with spacer, q30min PRNStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)Inhalation0 mg/kg90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRNModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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