Atrovent Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Ipratropium
2
Q
Brand name
A
Atrovent
3
Q
Class
A
Anticholinergic
4
Q
Action
A
- Causes bronchodilation
- dries respiratory tract secretions
5
Q
Indications
A
- bronchial asthma
- reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
6
Q
Contraindications
A
- Not to be used in patients with history of hypersensitivity to the medication
- not to be used as primary acute treatment of bronchospasm
7
Q
Precautions
A
Motor vital signs
8
Q
Side effects
A
Palpitations Dizziness Anxiety Headache Nervousness
9
Q
Adult dosage
A
500 mcg placed in a small-volume nebulizer (typically administered with a B-agonist)
10
Q
Adult route
A
Inhalation
