ipratropium(Atrovent HFA, Atrovent (nebulizer))
Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA); inhaled anticholinergic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪprəˈtroʊpiəm/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- ipratropium
- Brand names
- Atrovent HFA, Atrovent (nebulizer)
- Therapeutic class
- Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA); inhaled anticholinergic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Use a spacer to reduce oral deposition.
- Avoid spraying into eyes - can cause pupil dilation, blurred vision, eye pain.
- Rinse mouth after use to reduce dry mouth.
- Not a rescue inhaler for asthma (slower onset than SABA).
- Wait 1-2 minutes between puffs.
Sources
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