Ipratroprium Bromide

Question 1

What type of drug is ipratroprium bromide?

Answer 1

Anticholinergic bronchodilator

Question 2

What are the 3 actions of Atrovent?

Answer 2

1. Bronchodilator
2. Blocks cavalry reflexes which mediate bronchoconstriction
3. Possibly more effective when used in combo with salbutamol

Question 3

What is the indication for atrovent?

Answer 3

Bronchospasm of any cause as an adjunct to salbutamol

Question 4

What is the precaution of atroventv

Answer 4

Glaucoma

Question 5

What is the adult and paed dose for neb atrovent?

Answer 5

Adult: 500mcg mixed with 1, 3, 5 doses of salbutamol

Paed: 250mcg mixed with 1,3,5 doses of salbutamol

Question 6

What is the adult and paed dose of MDI atrovent?

Answer 6

Adult: 4 x spray
Paed: <6 2 spray