Ipratropium

Question 1

ipratropium Indication

Answer 1

Bronchospasm secondary to asthma or COPD
Prominent bronchospasm secondary to airway burns, smoke inhalation or chest infection

Question 2

ipratropium Action

Answer 2

Bronchodilator. It is a anticholinergic agent with predominantly antimuscarnic activity. It antagonises (blocks) acetylcholine receptors, causing Vagal inhibition resulting in bronchodilator