Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

Brand name of Ipratropium

Answer 1

Atrovent

Question 2

Drug class of Atrovent

Answer 2

Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

Question 3

Indications of Atrovent

Answer 3

Persistent bronchospasm (Asthma), COPD exacerbation

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Atrovent

Answer 4

Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites of bronchial smooth muscle (in the lungs), resulting in decreased contractility of the bronchial smooth muscle and a decrease in mucous production

Question 5

Contraindications of Atrovent

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity to ipratropium, atropine, alkaloids, peanuts.
Note: New manufacturing has eliminated the contraindication pertaining to peanut and soy allergy.

Question 6

Adverse effects of Atrovent

Answer 6

Headache, dizziness, nervousness, fatigue, tremor, blurred vision, cough, dyspnea, worsening COPD symptoms, tachycardia, palpitations, flushing, MI, dry mouth, NV, GI distress

Question 7

Precautions of Atrovent

Answer 7

No drug interactions reported

Question 8

Adult and pediatric dose and admin of Atrovent

Answer 8

250 to 500 mcg inhalation with nebulizer every 20 minutes up to 3 times