Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

What type of drug is ipratropium bromide?

Answer 1

Antimuscarinic

Question 2

Ipratropium Bromide presentation

Answer 2

nebuliser liquid: 250mcg per 1ml liquid unit dose vial
nebuliser liquid: 500mcg per 2ml liquid unit dose vial

Question 3

Ipratropium Bromide Indications

Answer 3

Acute, severe or life threatening asthma

acute asthma not responsive to salbutamol

Exacerbation of COPD, unresponsive to salbutamol

Expiratory wheeze

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide Actions

Answer 4

It is a bronchodilator drug, provides short term relief in acute asthma but B2 agonists such as salbutamol generally work faster +. It is considered a greater benefit in: children suffering from acute asthma and adults suffering from COPD.

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide contraindications

Answer 5

none in the emergency

Question 6

Ipratropium Bromide cautions

Answer 6

Glaucoma
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Prostatic hyperplasia
Limit oxygen nebulisation to 6 mins for patients with COPD

Question 7

Ipratropium Bromide side effects

Answer 7

Nausea
Dry mouth
Tachycardia
Paroxysmal tightness of the chest
Allergic reaction

Question 8

Ipratropium Bromide Dosage (250mcg in 1ml)

Answer 8

Adults: 500mcg (2ml)
Children: 250mcg (1ml)

Question 9

Ipratropium Bromide Dosage (500mcg in 2ml)

Answer 9

Adults: 500mcg (2ml)
Children: 250mcg (1ml)