Atrovent (Ipatropium Bromide)

Parasympatholytic (anticholinergic)

Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) bronchodilator that is chemically related to Atropine. Used in the treatment of respiratory emergency

• Causes bronchodilation and dries respiratory tract secretions.
• Blocks Acetylcholine receptors, thus inhibiting parasympaththetic stimulation.

• Onset: Varies
• Peak: 1.5-2hrs
• Duration: 4-6hrs
• Half-life: 1.5-2hrs

• Bronchial Asthma
• Reversible Bronchospasm associated with chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema

• Acute treatment of bronchospasm
• Known hypersensitivity
• Soy/peanut allergy

• MUST monitor vital signs
• Lung sounds
• Flow rate
• Caution with Elderly
• Cardiovascular Disease
• HTN

• Palpitations
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Rash
• Nausea/Vomiting

500ug in small volume nebulizer @ 6-10LPM. Usually mixed with a beta 2 agonist

NONE

1 Dose

Inhalation

500ug/2ml Bullets