ANTICHOLINERGICS

Question 1

Anticholinergics

Answer 1

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spririva)

Question 2

Anticholinergics function (blocking parasympathetic (rest and digest)

Answer 2

Long activating adjunct drug
-Slow and prolonged action
-Not used for acute asthma exacerbations
Prevents bronchoconstriction

Question 3

Anticholinergics adverse effects (drying effects)

Answer 3

Dry mouth or throat
Nasal congestion
Heart palpitations
Gastrointestinal distress
Headache
Coughing
Anxiety