Ipratropium Bromide (WK 3) Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
CLASS?
A
Parasympatholytic bronchodilator
2
Q
INDICATIONS?
A
Asthma and COPD
3
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS?
A
Hypersensitivity and not used for primary treatment for bronchospasm
4
Q
SIDE EFFECTS?
A
Dry mouth, N/V, GI distress, nervous, dizzy, headache, palpitations & blurry
5
Q
ACTION?
A
Bronchodilation & decreases respiratory secretions through competitive inhibition of cholinergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle. Abolishes vagally mediated reflex bronchospasm
6
Q
ADULT?
A
500 mcg in 3 mL of NS via NEB
7
Q
PEDI?
A
250 mcg in 3 mL of NS via NEB
