Anti-cholinergic

Ipratropium is a bronchodilatro used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies that causes bronchial dilation and dries respiratory tract secretions by blocking acetylcholine receptors

• 1. Bronchospasm associated with asthma
• 2. COPD
• 3. Inhaled irritants

• 1. Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives
• 2. Primary treatment for acute bronchospasm

• 1. Cardiovascular disease
• 2. Hypertension
• 3. Elderly

500 mcg in 2.5-3mL NS via neb or 2 sprays from a metered dose inhaler