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Infusion: Salbutamol - Obstetric Indication
SALBUTAMOL INFUSION – OBSTETRIC INDICATION
| Trade names: | Presentation and strength: |
| Ventolin | 5mg in 5ml ampoules. |
| Cautions: See SAMF. Only for uncomplicated preterm labour Salbutamol is incompatible with ketamine, aminophylline and magnesium sulphate. Do not use in severe antepartum haemorrhage. Beware hypokalaemia. Use with extreme caution in heart disease. | |
| Loading dose: | |
| Adult: N/A. | Paediatric: N/A. |
| Commonly for 70kg adult: N/A. | Neonatal: N/A. |
| Constant infusion: | |
| Adult dosage range: 10 to 50mcg/min = 600mcg to 3mg/hr. | Paediatric dosage range: N/A. |
| Neonatal dosage range: N/A. | |
| Regime for 70kg adult: | Regime for paediatrics: |
| Mixture: Add 5mg into 50ml saline = 0.1mg/ml. | Mixture: N/A. |
| Rate: Start at 6ml/hr. Maximum rate 30ml/hr. | Rate: N/A. |
| Alternative adult regime: | Alternative paediatric regime: |
| Mixture: Add 5mg into 200ml saline = 25mcg/ml. | Mixture: N/A. |
| Rate: Start at 24ml/hr. Maximum rate 120ml/hr. | Rate: N/A. |
| Additional notes: Consider stopping infusion if maternal heart rate goes above 130 beats/min. | |