EMT Pharmacology - Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 1

0.5mg in 2ml

Anticholinergic bronchodilator, inhibits cholinergic broncho-motor tone, and blocks vagal reflex thus causing bronchodilation

Question 2

Indicators of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 2

• Bronchospasm secondary to Asthma or COPD

- Prominent bronchospasm secondary to airway burns, smoke inhalation or chest infection

Question 3

Contraindications of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity

Question 4

Cautions of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 4

• None

Question 5

Side Effects of Ipratropium Bromide?c

Answer 5

• Blurred vision
• Dry Mouth
• Tachycardia

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 6

0.5mg for adults and children nebulised once.

Question 7

Onset and duration of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 7

Onset
‐ 2 to 5 mins

Duration
- 6 hours