Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

What is Ipratropium Bromide classified as?

Answer 1

Anticholinergic agent

Question 2

What is the action of Ipratropium Bromide in the body?

Answer 2

Increases bronchodilation in bronchospasm and inhibits cholinergic bronchomotor tone

Question 3

What schedule is Ipratropium Bromide classified under?

Answer 3

Schedule 4 (Restricted Drugs)

Question 4

What are the side effects of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 4

• Pupil dilation
• Dry mouth
• Palpitations

Question 5

What are the indications for administering Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 5

Moderate to severe bronchospasm (not responsive to initial Salbutamol nebulisation)

Question 6

What are the contraindictations for administering Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 6

• Known severe allergic reaction

- Patients < 1 year old

Question 7

What are the precautions when considering administering Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 7

Glaucoma

Question 8

How is Ipratropium Bromide predominantly administered?

Answer 8

Nebulised

Question 9

What other drug must Ipratropium Bromide be administered in conjunction with?

Answer 9

Nebulised Salbutamol - solutions are to be mixed together and administered via the same mask

Question 10

What is the onset time for Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 10

1 - 3 minutes

Question 11

What is the duration of Ipratropium Bromide?

Answer 11

4 - 6 hours