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Generic: Ipratropium Bromide Trade: Atrovent Class: Bronchodilator (anticholinergic) Dose ordered: 20mcg/dose, 2 puffs via chamber 4 times a day Safe dose: Yes. 2 inhalations 4 times daily (not to exceed 12 inhalations/24 hours or more frequently than q 4 hour). For acute exacerbations, 4–8 puffs using a spacer device as needed. Dilates the airways in the bronchi and lungs to promote effective breathing and decreases mucous secretions. Atrovent blocks the action of a natural chemical we have in our bodies that causes the muscles in our airways to narrow. The blocking of this chemical is what causes the airway dilation. Onset: 1-3 minutes Dizziness, headache, blurred vision, sore throat, paradoxical bronchospasm, hypotension, palpitations, GI irritation, nausea, rash Assess respiratory status prior to administration and at peak. When used concurrently with other inhalation medications, administer adrenergic bronchodilators first, then ipratropium, then corticosteroids with 5 minutes in between. Rinse mouth following administration. Generic: Salbutamol Trade: Ventolin Class: Bronchodilator Dose ordered: 2 puffs via chamber 4 times a day Safe dose: Yes. 2 inhalations q 4-6 hours Ventolin acts in the lungs on receptors called When these receptors are stimulated, it causes the muscles of the airway to relax. This promotes effective breathing. Onset: 5-15 minutes Nervousness, tremors, restlessness, insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperglycemia, nausea, vomiting, hypokalemia Assess lung sounds, BP and pulse before administration and during peak of medication, note amount and color of sputum produced. Prime the inhaler prior to administration, allow one minute between inhalations, rinse mouth after administration. Use first when used concurrently with other inhalation meds,
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