Ipratropium Flashcards
1
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Atrovent Class
A
parasympatholytic/anticholinergic, bronchodilator
2
Q
Atrovent Action
A
Decreases the action of the PNS by blocking acetylcholine at bronchial smooth muscle receptor sites, causing bronchodilation and reduced respiratory secretions
3
Q
Atrovent Indications
A
Bronchospasms associated with asthma and COPD
4
Q
Atrovent Contraindications
A
hypersensitivity; do not administer if patient has already received atropine
5
Q
Atrovent Onset/Durration
A
Onset: Immediate
Duration: 2 hrs
6
Q
Atrovent Adult dose
A
0.5 mg nebulized
7
Q
Atrovent Pedi dose
A
0.25 mg nebulized
8
Q
Atrovent Precautions
A
use caution in children younger than 12 years old and patients with narrow-angle glaucoma
