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Definition
Anticholinergic
Bronchodilator |
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| Ipratropium - description |
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Definition
| inhibits interaction of aCh @ receptor sites on bronchial sm. musc. resulting in decreased cyclic guanosine monophosphate and bronchodilation |
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| Ipratropium - onset and duration |
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Definition
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| Ipratropium - indications |
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Definition
persistent bronchospasm
COPD exacerbation |
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Term
| Ipratropium - contraindications |
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Definition
| hypersensitivity to ipratropium, atropine, alkaloid, soy protein, peanuts |
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Term
| Ipratropium - adverse reactions |
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Definition
N + V
coughing
dry mouth
tachycardia
headache
blurred vision |
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Term
| Ipratropium - drug interactions |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| aerosol 18mcg / actuation |
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Term
Ipratropium - dosage and administration
adult and pediatric |
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Definition
when used in combination w/ beta agonists (eg. metaproterenol, albuterol) the beta-agonist is always admin. first w/ a 5 minute wait before admin. ipratropium
dose: 1-2 inhalations |
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| Ipratropium - special considerations |
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Definition
pregnancy: B
shake well
use w/ caution in pts w/ urinary retention |
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