IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE Flashcards
1
Q
PRESENTATION
A
250mcg in 1ml or 500mcg in 2ml
2
Q
ACTION
A
bronchodilator (short term asthma relief
3
Q
INDICATION
A
acute severe or life threatening asthma
salbutamol has not worked
exacerbation of COPD
4
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS
A
NON IN EMERGENCY
5
Q
CAUTIONS
A
use with care for glycoma patients
6
Q
SIDE EFFECTS
A
nausea dry mouth tatchycardia arythmia allergic reaction
7
Q
DOSE/ ROUTE
A
NEB with 6-8 litres o2 500mcg
500mcg dose maximum