Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards

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Brand name of Ipratropium

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Atrovent

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Drug class of Atrovent

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Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

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Indications of Atrovent

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Persistent bronchospasm (Asthma), COPD exacerbation

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Mechanism of action of Atrovent

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Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites of bronchial smooth muscle (in the lungs), resulting in decreased contractility of the bronchial smooth muscle and a decrease in mucous production

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Contraindications of Atrovent

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Hypersensitivity to ipratropium, atropine, alkaloids, peanuts.
Note: New manufacturing has eliminated the contraindication pertaining to peanut and soy allergy.

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Adverse effects of Atrovent

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Headache, dizziness, nervousness, fatigue, tremor, blurred vision, cough, dyspnea, worsening COPD symptoms, tachycardia, palpitations, flushing, MI, dry mouth, NV, GI distress

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Precautions of Atrovent

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No drug interactions reported

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Adult and pediatric dose and admin of Atrovent

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250 to 500 mcg inhalation with nebulizer every 20 minutes up to 3 times

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