Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Flashcards
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Class:
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Parasympatholytic Bronchodilator
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Mechanism of Action:
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Causes bronchodilation.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Indications:
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Difficulty breathing associated with asthma and COPD.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Contraindications:
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Hypersensitivity.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Precautions:
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Not fast acting.
Not as effective by itself.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Side Effects:
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Anxiety, palpitations, chest discomfort, headache, sweating, N/V, blurred vision.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Interactions:
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Used with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors will decrease effectiveness of both medications.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Dosage:
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Adults: 500 mcg (0.5mg) via nebulizer.
Pedi: 125 to 250 mcg via nebulizer.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Routes:
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Inhalation.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Notes:
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Administered as part of a DuoNeb with albuterol. Typically combined in a pre filled “bullet”.
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Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) NH Notes:
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May be repeated up to 3 total doses as part of a DuoNeb.
Protocol call 2.4A and 2.4P.
