Ipratropium (nebulised) Flashcards
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Ipratropium Indications
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- Bronchospasm secondary to asthma or COPD
- Prominent bronchospasm secondary to airway burns, smoke inhalation or chest infection
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Ipratropium Contraindications
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Known severe allergy
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Ipratropium Cautions
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None
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Ipratropium Dose
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0.5 mg for adults and children only once
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Ipratropium Administration
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Nebulised undiluted (in combination with salbutamol) using air as the driving gas for COPD, OR Oxygen as the driving gas for asthma
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Ipratropium Mechanism of Action
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- A bronchodilator
- An anticholinergic agent with predominantly antimuscarinic activity. It antagonises (blocks) acetylcholine receptors, causing vagal inhibition resulting in bronchodilation.
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Ipratropium Common Adverse Effects
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- Tachycardia
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision (usually with repeated dose)
