Dexamethasone): longer duration of therapy, greater experience/body of evidence to support use particularly in inpatient setting
5-10mg q1-4hr as Parkin PC
Dexamethasone for Acute Asthma Albuterol, also known as salbutamol, is approved by the U
Check with your doctor right away if you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine The patients were randomized to receive 1 mg/kg of oral dexamethasone vs placebo, and were evaluated hourly for 4 hours
Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances
Admixtures of albuterol with ipratropium and/or cromolyn, of albuterol and budesonide, or tobramycin, or Epinephrine — Epinephrine, commonly referred to as "adrenaline," is given by nebulizer (an inhaled mist) to children with moderate to severe croup
6 mg/kg up to 16 mg maximum; PO x 1 (may give IM/IV if unable to tolerate PO) IV hydration
Levalbuterol is a prescription drug that is a moderately selective, short-acting beta-2-receptor agonist (SABA)