ipatropium Flashcards
1
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name (trade)
A
atrovent
2
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class
A
anticholinergic, bronchodilator
3
Q
description
A
anticholinergic, bronchodilator
4
Q
mechanism of actions
A
inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites on the bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in decreased cGMP and bronchodilation
5
Q
onset
A
Neb: 1-2 min
6
Q
duration
A
4 hours
7
Q
indications
A
bronchodilation during bronchospasm in those w COPD
8
Q
contraindications
A
hypersensitivity, atropine
9
Q
adverse reactions (side effects)
A
tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision, palpitations
10
Q
drug interactions
A
atropine. soya lecithin
11
Q
supplied
A
unit dose (0.5 mg) in 3 ml 0.9% NaCl
12
Q
dose
A
Neb: 500 ug (1 unit dose) 0.5 mg
