IPRATROPIUM (ATROVENT) Flashcards by Eirnin Richardson | Brainscape

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IPRATROPRIUM

Class?

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Anticholinergic

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IPRATROPIUM

Indications?

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Bronchial asthma
Reversible bronchospasm assoicated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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IPRATROPIUM

Contraindications?

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Hypersensitivity to the drug
Acute treament of bronchospasm where rapid response is required

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IPRATROPIUM

Drug Interaction?

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Few in the pre-hospital setting

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IPRATROPRIUM

Administration?

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Should be administered in conjunction with beta agonist therapy.
Adult: [1-2 inhalations] via metered dose inhaler. [250-500 mcg (.25 -.5 mg)] via nebulization

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IPRATROPIUM

Special Notes?

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The vitals signs must be monitored during therapy
Caution should be used when administering it to elderly patients and those with cardiovascular disease or hyperternsion.

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