DTP Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Flashcards

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Drug Class of Ipratropium Bromide

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Anticholinergic agent

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Pharmacology of Ipratropium Bromide

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Antimuscurinic agent which promotes bronchodilation by inhibiting cholinergic bronchomotor tone

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Indications for Ipratropium Bromide

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  • Moderate to Severe bronchospasm
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Contraindications for Ipratropium Bromide

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  • KSAR to antocholinergics

- Pt <2yo

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Precautions for Ipratropium Bromide

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  • Glaucoma

- Prostatic hypertrophy

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Side Effects of Ipratropium Bromide

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  • Dilated Pupils
  • Dry mouth
  • Palpitations
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Presentation of Ipratropium Bromide

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250mcg/1mL Ampoule

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Onset of Ipratropium Bromide

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1.5 - 3mins

Peak 1.5-2hrs

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9
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Duration of Ipratropium Bromide

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4-6 hours

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Half-life of Ipratropium Bromide

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3 hours

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Adult dose of Ipratropium Bromide

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NEB

  • 500mcg
  • single dose
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Paediatric Dose of Ipratropium Bromide

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NEB

  • > 2yo 250mcg
  • single dose
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13
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Special notes of Ipratropium Bromide

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Must be administered with salbutamol NEB mix

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