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Ipratropium
EMT Pharm Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Atrovent |
| Medication Class | anticholinergic |
| pharmacologic action | Relaxes smooth muscles and causes sustained bronchodilation. |
| indications for administration | Conjunctive therapy with Albuterol for wheezing associated with the following conditions Asthma COPD Anaphylaxis (only after Epi is administered) |
| contraindications. | Allergy to atropine Allergy to soy Allergy to peanuts |
| medication interactions | Increased anticholinergic effect if given with other anticholinergics (Oxivent and Spiriva). |
| adult and pediatric dose | Adult: 250-500 mcg (0.25-0.5mg); inhalation (IH) Pediatric: not recommended |
| special notes | Must be given in conjunction with or after Albuterol Caution should be used when administering it to elderly patients and those with cardiovascular disease or hypertension |