BLS/ALS MEDICATION

IPRATROPRIUM (ATROVENT)

CLASS OF DRUG

Anticholinergic

INDICATIONS

1. Bronchial asthma

2. reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug

2. Acute treatment of bronchospasm where rapid response is required

DRUG INTERACTION

1. Few in the pre-hospital setting

ADMINISTRATION

1. Should be administered in conjunction with beta agonist therapy.

Adult: {250-500 mcg (0.25-0.5 mg)}via nebulization

SPECIAL NOTES

1. The vital signs must be monitored during therapy.

2. Caution should be used when administering it to the elderly patients and those with cardiovascular disease or hypertension.