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Atrovent - Generic name:
Atrovent
Atrovent - Trade name:
ipratropium bromide
Atrovent - Class:
Anticholinergic (parasymptholytic)
Atrovent - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
1) Bronchodilation
2) Dries Respiratory tract secretions
Atrovent - Indications:
1) Bronchial asthma
2) Bronchospasm associated with COPD
Atrovent - Contraindications:
1) History of drug hypersensitivity
2) Should not be used as primary acute treatment of bronchospasm
Atrovent - Precautions:
Monitor vitals and ECG
Atrovent - Side effects:
1) Palpitations
2) Dizziness
3) Anxiety
4) Headache
5) Nervousness
Atrovent - Adult dosage:
500 mcg in nebulizer, usually with a beta-agonist, typically a "bullet" dose
Atrovent - Route:
Inhaled
Atrovent - How supplied:
Bullet: 0.02% (0.5 mg / 2.5 mL)
Atrovent - Pediatric dosage:
Safety in children has not been established
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texasaggie324
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Atrovent
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Updated
2010-06-14T00:47:32Z
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