Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent HFA) Flashcards
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Description
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Muscarinic receptor blocker, anticholinergic
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Actions
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Inhaled bronchodilator (M3 receptors in lung)
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Indications
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Asthma and COPD
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Toxicity
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Rare and only through overdosing, dry mouth, and sedation, other atropine like anticholinergic effects
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Other facts
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Inhaled, bad taste, slower onset than beta2 agonists (albuterol, etc) can be combined with albuterol in 1 inhaler; duration 6-8 hours
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Tiotropium (spiriva)
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Longer acting used more for COPD
