Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

Ipratropium Bromide

Class

Answer 1

Inhaled Antimuscarinic: Airways disease, Obstructive

Question 2

Ipratropium Bromide

Presentation

Answer 2

250mcg in 1ml Nebuliser Solution

Question 3

Ipratropium Bromide

Administration

Answer 3

Nebulised (NEB) mixed with age specific dose of Salbutamol dose

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide

Indications

Answer 4

Acute moderate asthma or exacerbation of COPD not responding to initial salbutamol dose

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide

Contraindications

Answer 5

KSAR

Question 6

Ipratropium Bromide

Dosages

Answer 6

Adult: 500 mcg NEB (max 2mg/24hrs)

Paed: <12 years 250mcg NEB (max 1mg/24hrs)
≥12 years 500mcg NEB (max 2mg/24hrs)

Question 7

Ipratropium Bromide

Side Effects

Answer 7

Transient Dry Mouth
Blurred Vision
Tachycardia
Headache