Albuterol
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Bronchoilator (β2 agonist)
Inhalation dose: Neonates, infants, children, and adults
Metered-dose inhaler: 1–2 puffs prn, or 5 min before exercise or tid–qid.
Rotahaler: 1–2 capsules prn, or q 4–6 hr, or before exercise.
Nebulizer solution
Children: 1.25–2.5 mg prn or q 4–6 hr.
Adults: 1.25–5 mg prn or q 4–6 hr
PO:
Neonates: 0.1–0.3 mg/kg/dose q 6–8 hr.
Children:
<6 yr: 0.1–0.2 mg/kg/dose tid.
6–12 yr: 2 mg/dose tid–qid
>12 yr: 2–4 mg tid–qid.
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