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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Flashcards

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Ipratropium Classification

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Anticholinergic/Parasympatholytic

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Ipratropium Mechanism

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Muscarinic AchR antagonist -> inhibits parasympathetic stimulation in bronchial SMC, submucosal glands, and goblet cells -> dries respiratory tract and allows for bronchdilation

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Ipratropium Pharmacokinetics

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Onset: Varies
Peak Effects: 1.5-2h
Duration: 4-6h
Half Life: 1.5-2h

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Ipratropium Indications

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  • Respiratory distress and wheezing associated with bronchial asthma
  • Reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD
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Ipratropium Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity

- Hypersensitivity to atropine

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Ipratropium Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

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Anxiety, HA, palpitations, dizziness, nervousness, rash, dry mouth, N/V

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Ipratropium Dose

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Adult & Pedi:

small volume nebulizer with 500mcg

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Ipratropium Precautions

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Typically administered with a Beta agonist

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Ipratropium Drug Interactions

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None in EMS

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