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KTC-Ipatropuim
KTC-Ipatropium
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ipatropium’s trade name | (Atrovent) |
| Class: | Anticholinergic |
| Description: | Chemically related to atropine. Ipatropium is a bronchodilator used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies. If causes bronchial dilation and dries respiratory tract secretions by blocking acetylcholine receptors. |
| Onset: | 5-15 minutes |
| Duration: | 4-6 hours |
| Indications: | Bronchospasm associated with: Asthma, COPD, Inhaled irritants |
| Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity, Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives, Hypersensitivity to soy products or peanuts, As primary treatment for acute bronchospasm |
| Adverse reactions: | Cough, Nausea, Nervousness, Tachycardia, Palpatations, Constipation, Headache |
| Precautions: | Elderly patients, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension |
| Dosage/Route: | 500mcg in 2.5 to 3mL NS via nebulizer, 2 sprays from a metered dose inhaler |