Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards
1
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Indications
(2)
A
- moderate bronchospasm (unresponsive to initial QAS salbutamol NEB)
- severe bronchospasm
2
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Contraindications
(2)
A
- allergy or adverse reaction
- pts <1yr
3
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Precautions
(1)
A
- glaucoma
4
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Presentation
A
nebule, 250 microg/1mL
5
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Onset
A
1.5-3 minutes
6
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Bronchospasm
Adult
NEB
A
500 microg
rpt. 20 mins
max dose 1.5mg
7
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Bronchospasm
Paediatric >6yrs
NEB
A
500 microg
rpt. 20 mins
max dose 1.5mg
8
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Bronchospasm
Paediatric 1-5yrs
NEB
A
250 microg
rpt. 20 mins
max dose 750microg
9
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
Solo Administration?
A
must always be administered with salbutamol