26th February 2024

An 64-year-old man presents to the A&E with sudden onset chest tightness, dyspnoea and wheeze.

An 64-year-old man presents to the A&E with sudden onset chest tightness, dyspnoea and wheeze. He is unable to speak in full sentences and appears to be in considerable respiratory distress. He has known asthma. Salbutamol and ipratropium nebulizers are administered, and thereafter the patient receives IV hydrocortisone. However, his condition is not improving.

Prescribe one drug that should be administered to the patient.