Short Acting AntiCholinergics

Question 1

Ipratropium HFA

Answer 1

Brand: Atrovent

Dosage Form: MDI

Age:
- Adults for regular
- 0-4, 5-11, Adults for exacerbations

Question 2

Ipratropium

Answer 2

Brand: Atrovent

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age:
- Adults for regular
- 0-4, 5-11, Adults for exacerbations

Question 3

Ipratropium/Albuterol

Answer 3

Brand: Combivent Respimat

Dosage Form: MDI

Age:
- Adults for regular
- 0-4, 5-11, Adults for exacerbations

Question 4

Ipratropum/Albuterol

Answer 4

Brand: Duoneb

Dosage Form: nebulizer solution

Age: 0-4, 5-11, Adults

Question 5

Adverse Effects

Answer 5

• dry mouth
• urinary retention
• infection
• sinusitis
• bronchitis

Question 6

Counseling Tips

Answer 6

• can mix in same nebulizer as albuterol’s
• not a first line therapy –> added to SABA use
• Ipratropium/Albuterol can be used for up to 3 hours for exacerbation nebulizer