Respiratory

1. Albuterol

1.1. Salbutamol, Proventil, Ventolin

1.2. Beta-Adrenergic Agonist

1.3. Indications: alleviate acute bronchospasm

1.4. Contraindications: long term use, caution in diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, hypokalemia, seizure disorders, or cardiac disease

1.5. inhaled aerosol (inhaler)

1.6. Notes: cats can be difficult to treat using the inhalant

2. Acetylcysteine

2.1. Mucomyst

2.2. Antidote, Mucolytic

2.3. Indications: mucolytic agent in the pulmonary tree, treatment for acetaminophen, xylitol, or phenol toxicity

2.4. Contraindications: hypersensitivity, asthma

2.5. Oral, IV

2.6. Notes: dilute prior to IV administration; use a 0.2 micron in-line filter if administering inhalation solution IV