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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Name | Atrovent |
| Class | Anticholinergic, Bronchodilator |
| Use | Persistent bronchospasm refractory to Beta 2 agonists. |
| Side effects | Tachycardia |
| Contraindications | Known hypersensitivity to Ipratropium, Atropine, Alkaloid, Soy bean protien and Peanuts. |
| Precautions (1) | When used w/ Beta agonist (ie. Albuterol), the Beta agonist is always administered first. |
| Precautions (2) | Allergic reactions may be produced by Atrovent including urticaria, angioedema, rash or worsening bronchospasm. |
| Preparation | 500mcg/ 2.5ml NS premix |
| Adult dose | 500 mcg administered w/ 5.0mg Albuterol in 6ml, via handheld nebulizer. |
| Pediatric dose | Not used for Ped. patients. |
| Route | Via handheld nebulizer. |
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| Terms | 11 |
| Creator | toyonrocks |
| Created | September 25, 2009 |
| Group | TMCC Paramedic Program |
| Subject | drug cards |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |