Bronchospasm-
Adolescent 12-14 yr: 2.5 mg PO tid. Max 7.5 mg qd. Or 2 inhalant, inhalation q 4-6 h with 1 min between inhalant, inhalation.
Adolescent = 15 yr, adult: 5 mg PO tid q 6 h. Max 15 mg qd. Decrease to 2.5 mg PO tid if adverse effects. Or 0.25 mg SC; repeat in 15-30 min. Max 0.5 mg q 4 h. Or 2 inhalant, inhalation q 4-6 h with 1 min between inhalant, inhalation.
Premature labor-
Adult: 10 mcg/min IV. Max 80 mcg/min. Maintain IV at minimum effective dose × 4 h. Maintenance treatment until term: 2.5 mg PO q 4-6 h. |