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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

BRONCHODILATORS

Ipatropium Bromide (ATROVENT) / Bronchodilator

DESCRIPTION

  • Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites on the bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in decreased cGMP and bronchodilation.

INDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Hypersensitivity to Ipratropium Bromide, or to atropine and its derivatives. Not for use in CHF or cardiac asthma.

PRECAUTIONS

  • Use with caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction.

DOSAGE

  • 0.5 mg updraft AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.