Atrovent Flashcards
1
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Atrovent: Generic name
A
Ipratropium bromide
2
Q
Atrovent: Trade Name
A
Atrovent
3
Q
Atrovent: Class
A
Bronchodilator
4
Q
Atrovent: Action
A
Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptors on bronchial smooth muscle
5
Q
Atrovent: Indications
A
Either alone or with other bronchodilators especially beta-adrenergics. COPD, asthma, Chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
6
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Atrovent: Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
7
Q
Atrovent: S.E.
A
Dizziness, chest pain, HTN
8
Q
Atrovent: Supplied
A
Unit dose vial containing 2.5 mL (0.5mg)
9
Q
Atrovent: Dose
A
1 unit dose vial added to the nebulized albuterol. May repeat neb of albuterol 2.5 mg with Atrovent 0.5mg x1
10
Q
Atrovent: Precautions
A
Avoid leakage around the face mask
