Anticholinergics Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Commonly used to treat: asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Common adverse reactions: blurred vision, difficulty urinating, dry mouth
2
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Mechanism of Action
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Causes bronchodilation
3
Q
Atrovent
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Generic name: ipratropium
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): 20mcg per inhalation
Nebules
4
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Spiriva
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Generic name: tiotropium
Inhaled capsule: 18mcg per capsule
Dosage: 1 capsule each morning
Note: must use handihaler device