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Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Class
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Anticholinergic

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Mechanism of Action
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Antagonizes action of acetylcholine on bronchial smooth muscle in the lungs causing bronchodilation.

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Indications
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Bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Contraindications
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Patients with a known hypersensitivity, should not be used as a primary treatment acute treatment of bronchospasm.

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Adverse Reactions
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Palpitations, dizziness, anxiety, headache, nervousness

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Adult Dosage
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Adult Dosage:

500 mcg via a small volume nebulizer (typically administered with a beta-agonist)

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Pediatric Dosage
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PediatricDosage

350 – 500 mcg/dose

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Onset
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Onset: 15 Minutes

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Peak Effect
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Peak Effect: 1 hours

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Duration
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Duration: 4 - 5 hours

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