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Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards

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Introduction

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  • Antimuscarinic Bronchodilator antagonist used for acute asthma attack, exacerbation of COPD if unresponsive to Salbutamol
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Presentation

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  • Nebules 250mcg in 1ml
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Why would you prescribe this drug

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  • Acute and Life threatening asthma
  • Unresponsive to Salbutamol
  • Excerbation of COPD
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Typical Dose

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  • 500 mcg in 2ml Adult
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Pharmacodynamics

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  • Antimuscarinic bronchodilator antagonist, blocks the muscarinic receptor that is found on the muscle surrounding the airways of the lungs,
  • This inhibits the action of acetylochlorine and allows the airways to open and reduces secretions due to parasympathetic activity
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Pharmacokinetics

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  • Inhalation
  • Systemictic distribution
  • Hepactically metabolised
  • Renal elimination
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Side Effects

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  • Headache
  • Nausea / Vomitting
  • Dry mouth
  • Tachycardia
  • Allergic reaction
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