Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Question 1

Class / Action

Answer 1

Anticholinergic Bronchodilator / Inhibits vagary mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine

Question 2

Onset / Duration of Action

Answer 2

Onset 5-15min / Duration 4-5hrs

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Bronchospasms s/t COPD, asthma, and reactive airway disease

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Allergy to soy products or peanuts

Question 5

Precautions

Answer 5

Glaucoma

Question 6

Dosages / Administration

Answer 6

1. ADULT: 0.5mg to be added to Albuterol/NS SVN; may be repeated once
2. PEDS: 0.25mg to be added to Albuterol/NS SVN; may be repeated once

Question 7

Adverse Reactions

Answer 7

Dry mouth, HA, Cough, Dizziness, Nervousness, Palpitations