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albuterol
  • Restricted Medications Inhalers restricted to ventilator patients
Brand names: ProAir HFA, Proventil, Ventolin HFA
Form Strength
AEROSOL, INHALATION CFC free 90 mcg/inh
SOLUTION, INHALATION 1.25 mg/3 mL (0.042%); 2.5 mg/3 mL (0.083%); 5 mg/mL
Display Selective B2-Adrenergic Agonists, Selective beta-2-Adrenergic Agonists Class: 12120812, 48120412
Medication comments:

Albuterol nebs is our formulary short-acting Beta-agonist agent.
(For inpatients/SNF, orders for short-acting Beta-agonist metered dose inhalers will be converted to albuterol nebs.)
Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:  
generic (Brand) Restrictions
albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin) Inhalers restricted to ventilator patients only.
Inpatient/SNF orders will be converted to albuterol nebs.
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. 
Generic (Brand) Waste Requirements
albuterol (ProAir HFA) Inhaler canister ⇒  BLACK BUCKET 
 Available ED To-Go medications. 
Description (Qty)
albuterol (Ventolin) 90 mcg / inhation inhaler (#1)
Last updated: Jun. 18, 2025
  • Hazardous Waste BLACK BUCKET
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