Short-acting antimuscarinic bronchodilators (SAMA) (Formulary: Respiratory)

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Nebuliser solution 250 micrograms/mL, 500 micrograms/2mL

Dosage:

By inhalation of nebuliser solution: 250 to 500 micrograms 3 to 4 times daily.

• see nebulisers.

MHRA advice: Nebulised asthma rescue therapy in children: home use of nebulisers in paediatric asthma should be initiated and managed only by specialists (August 2020) (www.gov.uk).

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Aerosol inhalation 20 micrograms/metered inhalation

Dosage:

See COPD guidelines.

For use in ICU.