Atrovent

Question 1

Atrovent: Generic name

Answer 1

Ipratropium bromide

Question 2

Atrovent: Trade Name

Answer 2

Atrovent

Question 3

Atrovent: Class

Answer 3

Bronchodilator

Question 4

Atrovent: Action

Answer 4

Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptors on bronchial smooth muscle

Question 5

Atrovent: Indications

Answer 5

Either alone or with other bronchodilators especially beta-adrenergics. COPD, asthma, Chronic bronchitis, and emphysema

Question 6

Atrovent: Contraindications

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity

Question 7

Atrovent: S.E.

Answer 7

Dizziness, chest pain, HTN

Question 8

Atrovent: Supplied

Answer 8

Unit dose vial containing 2.5 mL (0.5mg)

Question 9

Atrovent: Dose

Answer 9

1 unit dose vial added to the nebulized albuterol. May repeat neb of albuterol 2.5 mg with Atrovent 0.5mg x1

Question 10

Atrovent: Precautions

Answer 10

Avoid leakage around the face mask