Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Question 1

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Class:

Answer 1

Anti-cholinergic (Parasympatholytic)

Question 2

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Bronchodilation
Dries respiratory tract secretions

Question 3

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Indications:

Answer 3

Bronchial Asthma
Bronchospasm associated with COPD

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Contraindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity
DO NOT use as primary Tx for acute bronchospasm

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Precautions:

Answer 5

Monitor vital signs recommended

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Side effects:

Answer 6

Palpitations
Dizziness
Anxiety
Headache
Nervousness

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Adult dosage:

Answer 7

500 mcg (0.5mg) Nebulized

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Route:

Answer 8

Inhaled

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

How its supplied:

Answer 9

Bullet: 0.02% (0.5mg in 2.5mL of NS)

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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Pediatric Dosage:

Answer 10

350-500 mcg/dose (0.35 - 0.5mg)

Question 11

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Onset:

Answer 11

1-3 minutes

Question 12

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Duration of effect:

Answer 12

4-6 hours