Short Acting Anticholinergics

Question 1

Ipratropium HFA - brands

Answer 1

Atrovent

Question 2

Ipratropium HFA - dosage form/dose

Answer 2

MDI: 17 mcg/inhalation
nebulizer solution

Question 3

Ipratropium HFA - counseling tips

Answer 3

• used in combo with albuterol for asthma exacerbation treatment
• may mix in same nebulizer with albuterol
• should not be used as first-line therapy, should be added to SABA therapy for severe exacerbations

Question 4

Ipratropium HFA - adverse effects

Answer 4

AE: dry mouth, urinariy retention, infection, sinusitis, bronchitis

Question 5

Ipratropium HFA - general dosing

Answer 5

exacerbations: 4-8 inhalations Q20 mins prn up to 3 hrs
- 2 inh q6h

Question 6

Ipratropium/Albuterol - brand

Answer 6

Combivent Respimat - MDI
DuoNeb - nebulizer solution

Question 7

Ipratropium/ Albuterol - dosage form/dose

Answer 7

MDI
nebulizer solution

Question 8

Ipratropium/Albuterol - counseling tips

Answer 8

• may be used for up to 3 hrs in initial management of severe exacerbations