Ipratropium

General

• Type: Anticholinergic Agent
• Dosage Forms: Oral inhalation
• Common Trade Names: Atrovent

Adult Dosing

Asthma: 0.5mg Nebulized q20min, up to 3 doses
COPD: 0.5mg Nebulized q20mins, up to 3 doses

Pediatric Dosing

Asthma

• Children ≤5 years: 0.25 mg Neb q20mins, up to 3 doses
• Children ≤12 years: 0.25-0.5 mg Neb q20mins, up to 3 doses
• Children >12 years: Refer to adult dosing

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating: B
• Lactation risk categories: L3
• Renal Dosing - none
• Hepatic Dosing - none

Contraindications

• Allergy to anticholenergics (Atropine, Ipatropium)
• Not to be used as sole rescue agent in acute exacerbation

Pharmacology

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