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US brand names:Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil, Airomir, Salbutamol
Also known as: Salbutamol
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Rapid onset (5-15 min), short duration (4-6 hours).
Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | Inhalation | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 90-180 mcg via MDI with spacer, q30min PRN | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.24, Albuterol monograph spanning p.24-26.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Dog (Domestic) | Inhalation | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.24, Albuterol monograph spanning p.24-26.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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