Atrovent

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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Atrovent

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Updated

2010-06-14T00:47:32Z

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