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Salbutamol

Ventolin(non-US), Airomir

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

Drug Class

Respiratory

Routes

InhalationPO

Indications

Bronchospasm

Mechanism of Action

Same as albuterol (international name). Beta-2 agonist causing bronchodilation. Different trade name used outside the US.

Side effects & warnings

International generic name for albuterol. Same precautions. 100mcg/puff is standard metered-dose outside USA (vs 90mcg/puff in USA).

Species with Salbutamol dosing data (1 dose rule)

Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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

Backed by a published source

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 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
Dog (Domestic)Inhalation0 mg/kg100-200 mcg via MDI q4-6hModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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