Ipratropium

Question 1

Ipratropium Mechanism of action

Answer 1

Bronchodilator

Blocks acetylcholine receptors causing vagal inhibition
resulting in bronchodilation

Question 2

Ipratropium Indicated for

Answer 2

Bronchospasm 2ndry to asthma or CORD

Prominent bronchospasm 2ndry to airway burns or smoke inhalation

Question 3

Ipratropium Contraindications

Answer 3

Known severe allergy

Question 4

Ipratropium Cautions

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Ipratropium use in pregnancy and breast feeding

Answer 5

Should be given if Indicated

May be given when breast feeding

Question 6

Ipratropium Dosage

Answer 6

0.5mg ONCE ONLY (1 ampoule)

Nebulised undiluted with 5mg (1 ampoules) of salbutamol at 8 ltrs/minute

Question 7

Ipratropium common adverse effects

Answer 7

Tachycardia

Dry mouth

Blurred vision

Question 8

Ipratropium Onset of effect

Answer 8

2 - 5 minutes

Question 9

Ipratropium Duration of effect

Answer 9

6 hours

Question 10

Ipratropium Usual preparation

Answer 10

Ampoule containing 0.5mg in 2ml