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Combivent (Ipratropium) COPD Therapy Guide

Combivent is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used for maintenance treatment of COPD and reversible airway obstruction due to common colds. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation. Common adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, nausea, rash, hypotension, and palpitations. Special precautions should be taken for patients with bladder neck obstruction, prostatic hyperplasia, urinary retention, geriatric patients, pregnancy, lactation, and children under 5 years old.

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Combivent (Ipratropium) COPD Therapy Guide

Combivent is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used for maintenance treatment of COPD and reversible airway obstruction due to common colds. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation. Common adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, nausea, rash, hypotension, and palpitations. Special precautions should be taken for patients with bladder neck obstruction, prostatic hyperplasia, urinary retention, geriatric patients, pregnancy, lactation, and children under 5 years old.

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Brand name: Combivent Generic name: Ipratropium Indication: M a i n t e n a n c e t h e r a p y o f r e v e r s i b l e a i r w a y o b s t r u c t i o n d u e t o C O P D , common colds Drug classification: anticholinergics, bronchodilators Mechanism of action:

Blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation Dosage: Adult: 2puffs qid, Adult and children > 12yr 1 vial every 6-8 hr, Child 2-12yr 3drops/kg/dose q6-8 hrs Special precaution: p a t i e n t s w i t h b l a d d e r n e c k o b s t r u c t i o n , p r o s t a t i c h y p e r t r o p h y , urinary retention, geriatric patients, pregnancy, lactation children <5 yrs old Pregnancy risk category: BAdverse reaction: CNS: dizziness, headache, nervousness GI: GI irritation nausea Derm: rash CV: hypotension, palpitations Others: allergic reactions, blurred vision, sore throat, epistaxis, nasal irritation Contraindicated to: Hypersensitivity to ipatropium, atropine, belladonna alkaloids, b r o m i d e o r f l u r o c a r b o n s , p e a n u t o r s o y a l l e r g y , a v o i d u s e d u r i n g a c u t e bronchospasm Form: Aerosol inhaler, inhalation solution, nasal spray Nursing responsibilities: Monitor HR, PR, RR Caution to those with heart problems and overactive thyroid Assess allergy to atrophine and belladonna alkaloids

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