Atrovent

Question 0

Atrovent, drug class? Route?

Answer 0

Anticholinergic (Blocks the normal actions of acetylcholine and the PNS)

Inhaled via nebulizer

Question 1

Another name for Atrovent?

Answer 1

Ipratropium Bromide

Question 2

Atrovent, dose?

Answer 2

All doses are combined w/ 2.5mg Albuterol.

In Adults, 0.5mg in 2.5 mL NS

Question 3

What does Atrovent do? Onset? Duration?

Answer 3

Anticholinergic action (bronchodilation, drying of secretions)
Onset: 5-15 minutes
Duration: 4-6hrs

Question 4

Atrovent, indications?

Answer 4

Bronchospasms from asthma or COPD that does not respond to the 1st dose of Albuterol.

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide, precautions?

Answer 5

Notify medical control if pt has a history of:

Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction

Question 6

Ipratropium Bromide, Side effects?

Answer 6

Dry mouth
Cough or worsening symptoms
GI disturbance
Blurred vision

Question 7

Ipratropium Bromide, Contraindications?

Answer 7

Sensitivity to soy products, Atropine

*IF the bronchoconstriction is due to an allergic reaction epinephrine must be used first!