Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Question 1

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)::class

Answer 1

anticholinergic

Question 2

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):route

Answer 2

inhaled

Question 3

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):adult dose

Answer 3

combined with 2.5mg of Albuterolnebulized 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml NS

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):pedi dose

Answer 4

all doses are combined with 2.5 mg of Albuterol< 1 yr/old 0.25 mg in 2.5 ml NS> 1 yr/old 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml NS (adult dose)

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):drug action

Answer 5

bronchodilationdries secrections

Question 6

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):indications

Answer 6

bronchospasm from asthma or COPD that does not respond to 1st dose of Albuterol; bronchospasm from chemical toxin

Question 7

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):precautions

Answer 7

notify Med Control if PMHX:glaucomaprostatic hypertophy (BPH)bladder neck obstruction

Question 8

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):side effects

Answer 8

dry mouthcough or worsening of symptomsskin rashnausea/vomitingheadacheblurred vision

Question 9

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent):contraindications

Answer 9

sensitivity to soy productssensitivity to Atropine