Virtual Drug Bag

IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent)

PACKAGED: 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml plastic ampule (1 in drug bag)

LOCATION: Airway Pouch

INDICATIONS:
Bronchospasm in Asthma, COPD, Emphysema
Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis with wheezing

ADULT: 
0.5 mg (2.5 ml), nebulized with O2 at 8-10 LPM
Combined with first dose of Albuterol

PEDI:
0.5 mg (2.5 ml), nebulized with O2 at 8-10 LPM
Combined with first dose of Albuterol

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Causes bronchodilation by anticholenergic effect

CONTRAINDICATION:

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Once initiated, the patient should be removed by EMS.
Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and lactating mothers.
 
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No  
PEDI: No