Ipratropium Bromide+ Flashcards
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What is Ipratropium Bromide?
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An antimuscarinic Bronchodilator drug to provide short-term relief in acute asthma. (salbutamol may work more quickly). Has a benefit for adults with COPD or children with acute asthma
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Indications?
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Acute, severe or life threatening asthma.
Acute asthma unresponsive to Salbutamol
Exacerbation of COPD.
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Q
Contra-Indications?
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None in the emergency situation.
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Q
Dosage and Administration?
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In life threatening or acute severe asthma undertake time critical transfer to nearest hospital and provide nebulisation on route. 500 micrograms max.
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Route?
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Nebuliser with oxygen
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Cautions?
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Use with caution on patients with Glaucoma, pregnancy and breastfeeding and prostatic hyperplasia.
In COPD limit administration to 6 mins.
