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Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards

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Ipratropium Bromide

Class

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Anticholinergic

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Ipratropium Bromide

Description

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It is a parasympatholytic bronchodilator that is chemically related to atropine

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Ipratropium Bromide

Presentation

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0.25mg (250mcg) in 1ml Nebuliser Solution

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Ipratropium Bromide

Administration

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Nebulised (NEB) mixed with age specific dose of Salbutamol dose

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Ipratropium Bromide

Indications

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Acute moderate asthma or exacerbation of COPD not responding to initial salbutamol dose

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Ipratropium Bromide

Contraindications

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KSAR

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Ipratropium Bromide

Dosages

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Adult: 0.5mg NEB

Paed: <12 years 0.25mg NEB
≥12 years 0.5mg NEB

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Ipratropium Bromide

Pharmacology

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It blocks muscarinic receptors associated with parasympathetic stimulation of the bronchial air passageways.
This results in bronchial dilation and reduced bronchial secretions

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Ipratropium Bromide

Side Effects

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Transient Dry Mouth
Blurred Vision
Tachycardia
Headache

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