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    Module4 Resp-InhaledAnticholinergics-Ipratropium

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    Drug Information Table

    Inhaled Anticholinergics ipratropium (Atrovent, Atrovent HFA)


    Therapeutic Use
    Relief of bronchospasm in
    patients who have COPD
    Treatment of allergen-induced
    and exercise-induced asthma

    Side/Adverse Effects

    Administration
    Follow manufacturers
    instructions for using delivery
    devices.
    Follow dosage limits and
    schedules.
    Allow the prescribed time
    between puffs.
    Delay use of other inhalants for
    5 minutes.
    Do not use as an emergency
    rescue medication.
    Rinse the mouth after use to
    reduce unpleasant taste.
    Interventions

    Patient Instructions

    Dry mouth, hoarseness

    Provide patient water and hard


    candy

    Suck on hard candy.


    Sip water frequently.

    Increased intraocular pressure

    Schedule routine testing for


    glaucoma.

    Have regular eye examinations


    to test for glaucoma.

    Urinary retention

    Monitor urinary elimination


    patterns, especially in older
    adults.

    Report any changes in urinary


    elimination.

    Contraindications
    Allergy to soya lecithin,
    soybean, peanuts

    Precautions
    Glaucoma
    Prostatic hypertrophy
    Bladder neck obstruction

    Interactions
    Beta2-adrenergic agonists
    enhance bronchodilation.

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