Ipratropium Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for ipratropium?
A
- Bronchospasm secondary to asthma or COPD
- Prominent bronchospasm secondary to airway burns, smoke inhalation or chest infection.
2
Q
What are the contraindications for ipratropium?
A
Known severe allergy
3
Q
What are the precautions for ipratropium?
A
NONE
4
Q
What is the dosage for ipratropium?
A
0.5mg for adults and children only once.
5
Q
What is the usual preparation for ipratropium?
A
Administer Nebulised undiluted in combination with 5mg salbutamol. Using air as the driving gas for COPD patients / oxygen as the driving gas for Asthma patients
6
Q
What is the MOA for ipratropium?
A
Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that helps open the airways. It works by blocking acetylcholine receptors, preventing nerve signals that cause airway tightening, leading to bronchodilation.
