Table 3.
Medications used for aerosol treatment to treat IAD
| Drug | Device | Dosage | Frequency of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corticosteroids | |||
| Beclomethasone | Aeromask, AeroHippus, Equine Haler | 1–8 μg/kg | Every 12 hours |
| Fluticasone | Aeromask, AeroHippus, Equine Haler | 1–6 μg/kg | Every 12 hours |
| Bronchodilators | |||
| Albuterol | Aeromask, AeroHippus, Equine Haler | 1–2 μg/kg | Every 1–3 hours |
| Ipratropium bromide | Aeromask, AeroHippus, Equine Haler | 0.2–0.4 μg/kg | Every 8–12 hours |
| Ultrasonic nebulizer | 2–3 μg/kg | Every 8–12 hours | |
| 0.02% solution for nebulization | |||
| Cromones | |||
| Cromolyn sodium | Jet nebulizer | 200 mg | Every 12 hours |
| 0.02% solution for nebulization | |||
| Ultrasonic nebulizer | 80 mg | Every 24 hours | |
| 0.02% solution for nebulization | |||