DTP Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Question 1

Drug Class of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 1

Anticholinergic agent

Question 2

Pharmacology of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 2

Antimuscurinic agent which promotes bronchodilation by inhibiting cholinergic bronchomotor tone

Question 3

Indications for Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 3

• Moderate to Severe bronchospasm

Question 4

Contraindications for Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 4

• KSAR to antocholinergics

- Pt <2yo

Question 5

Precautions for Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 5

• Glaucoma

- Prostatic hypertrophy

Question 6

Side Effects of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 6

• Dilated Pupils
• Dry mouth
• Palpitations

Question 7

Presentation of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 7

250mcg/1mL Ampoule

Question 8

Onset of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 8

1.5 - 3mins

Peak 1.5-2hrs

Question 9

Duration of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 9

4-6 hours

Question 10

Half-life of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 10

3 hours

Question 11

Adult dose of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 11

NEB

• 500mcg
• single dose

Question 12

Paediatric Dose of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 12

NEB

• > 2yo 250mcg
• single dose

Question 13

Special notes of Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 13

Must be administered with salbutamol NEB mix