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29 Cards in this Set
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Generic |
Ipratropium bromide |
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Trade |
Atrovent |
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Class |
Bronchodilator |
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Class |
Anticolinergic (sympatholytic) |
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Mechanism of Action |
Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites in bronchial smooth muscles |
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Mechanism of Action |
Causes bronchodilation |
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Indications |
Persistent bronchospasm |
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Indications |
Asthma/COPD |
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Indications |
Allergic reaction |
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Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity to atropine, peanuts, and alkaloids |
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Side effects |
Bronchitis |
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Side effects |
Coughing |
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Side effects |
Dyspnea |
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Side effects |
Rhinitus |
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Side effects |
Sinusitis |
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Side effects |
COPD exacerbation |
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Side effects |
Nausea |
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Side effects |
Dry mouth |
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Side effects |
Nervousness |
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Side effects |
Dizziness |
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Side effects |
Tremors |
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Side effects |
Headache |
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Adult Dose |
0.5mg (500mcg) combined with albuterol x3 as needed via NEB |
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Peds Dose |
0.5mg (500mcg) combined with albuterol x3 as needed via NEB |
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Onset |
1-3 minutes |
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Duration |
4-6 hours |
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Special considerations |
Always use in combination with albuterol |
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Special considerations |
As an anticholinergic, cases of precipitation of narrow-angle glaucoma, mydriasis, acute eye pain, hypotension, urinary retention, tachycardia, constipation, bronchospasm, including paradoxical bronchospasm have been reported |
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Pregnancy category |
B |
