Atrovent Flashcards
1
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Atrovent side effects
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Dry Mouth GI distress N/V Nervousness Dizziness Headache Palpitations Blurred vision
2
Q
Atrovent contraindication
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Hypersensitivity to atrovent, atropine or atropine derivatives
Not to be used as the primary treatment for bronchospasm
3
Q
Atrovent action
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Atrovent causes bronchodialtion and decreases respiratory secretions through competitive inhibition of cholinergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscles. Atrovent also abolishes vagally mediated reflex bronchospasm.
4
Q
Atrovent dose
A
Adult
500 mcg in 3 ml saline via nebulizer
Pediatric
250 mcg in 3 ml saline via nebulizer
5
Q
Atrovent indication
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Asthma (in combination with other bronchodilators)
COPD
6
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Atrovent class
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Parasympatholytic (anticholinergic) bronchodilator
