Ipratropium

Question 1

Ipratropium bromide Trade Name?

Answer 1

Atrovent

Question 2

Ipratropium bromide Classification?

Answer 2

Parasympatholytic

Question 3

Ipratropium bromide Mechanism?

Answer 3

Inhibits acetylcholine at the muscarinic (m3) receptor sites of bronchial smooth muscle to cause slight bronchodilation and dry respiratory tract secretions

Question 4

Ipratropium bromide Indications?

Answer 4

Asthma
COPD
RAD

Question 5

Ipratropium bromide Contraindications?

Answer 5

None

Question 6

Ipratropium bromide Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

• Palpitations
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Anxiety
• Nervouseness
• Rash
• Dry Mouth
• Nausea/Vomiting

Question 7

Ipratropium bromide Adult Dose?

Answer 7

0.5 mg nebulized at 6-8 lpm at 5 minutes

Question 8

Ipratropium bromide Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

0.5 mg nebulized at 6-8 lpm at 5 minutes

Question 9

Ipratropium bromide Onset of Action?

Answer 9

1 to 3 minutes

Question 10

Ipratropium bromide Duration of Action?

Answer 10

4 to 6 hours

Question 11

Ipratropium bromide Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

Adults & Peds - 3 doses

Question 12

Ipratropium bromide Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

Nebulizer

Question 13

Ipratropium bromide How Supplied?

Answer 13

0.5mg/2.5 ml bullets