Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]

Question 1

What is the drug class for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 1

Nasal Spray: Antimuscarinic

Question 2

What is the MOA for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 2

Blocks acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in parasympathetic nervous system

Question 3

What are the indications for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 3

Vasomotor rhinitis

Question 4

What are the common side effects/ADRs for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 4

Epistaxis, dryness, nausea; avoid with glaucoma

Question 5

What are the contraindications for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity; caution in asthma, prostatic hypertrophy, angle-closure glaucoma

Question 6

What are the common drug interactions for Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 6

Other anticholinergics

Question 7

How should you monitor Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 7

Symptomatic improvement; side effects

Question 8

Additional comments about Ipratropium Bromide [Atrovent NS]?

Answer 8

Also available for inhalation (Atrovent HFA MDI); not very helpful for allergic symptoms but good for rhinorrhea; Children 0.03% solution, Adults 0.06% solution