Atrovent

Question 1

Trade name

Answer 1

Ipatropium

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

Anticholinergic, Bronchodilator

Question 3

Mechanism of Action

Answer 3

Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) agent appears to inhibit vagally- mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine, the transmitter released from the Vagus nerve

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Bronchial asthma and/or reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Not to be used as a single agent - must be used in combination with a beta-agonist

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Known hypersensitivity to the medication. Hypersensitivity to the drug Atropine

Question 6

Precautions

Answer 6

Use with caution in patients with CHF, heart disease, hypertension, and Glaucoma. May worsen the condition of glaucoma if it gets in the patients eyes. Having the patient close their eyes during administration may prevent this.

Question 7

Adverse effects

Answer 7

Dry mouth, cough, nervousness, palpitations, trembling, nausea, and sputum production increases.

Question 8

Adult dose

Answer 8

0.5mg unit dose

Question 9

Pediatric dose

Answer 9

0.5mg unit dose

Question 10

Special considerations

Answer 10

Resuscitative equipment for respiratory support should be readily available
Protect from light
Store in refrigerator

Question 11

Protocols used

Answer 11

A-4 Asthma
A-14 Emphysema/COPD
B-11 Pediatric Asthma