Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

Ipratropium Bromide Schedule

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Ipratropium Bromide pregnancy category

Answer 2

B1

Question 3

Ipratropium Bromide MoA

Answer 3

• Bronchodilator as well (except achieves this in the opposite way to Salbutamol)
• Anticholinergic inhibitor / Muscarinic antagonist (blocks vagal nerve which mediates bronchoconstriction)

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide Uses (2 -CS)

Answer 4

1. COPD Exacerbation
2. Severe respiratory distress (associated with bronchospasm)

Question 5

Ipratropium Bromide Contraindications (1)

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity to Atropine because they are both muscarinic antagonists!!

Question 6

Ipratropium Bromide Precautions (2 - eye stuff)

Answer 6

1. Glaucoma
2. Avoid contact with eyes

Question 7

Ipratropium Bromide Side Effects (7 - HNDR, TPA)

(way more than Salbutamol, which only has 2)

Answer 7

Main ones:
1. Headache
2. Nausea
3. Dry mouth
4. Rash

Rare:
1. Tachycardia
2. Palpitations
3. Acute angle glaucoma