| Atrovent | |||||||||||
| Synthetic quarternary anticholinergic bronchodilator which inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptor sites on the bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in decreased cGMP and bronchodilation | |||||||||||
| Indications: Varies among EMS systems. COPD. Asthma. Allergic Reaction. |
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| Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, cramps, anxiety, dizziness, headache, cough, symptom worsening. Potentially Lethal Side Effects: Bronchospasm. |
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| Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to drug or components, atropine, soya lecinthin. |
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| Adult dosing*: All indications: Neb 1 unit dose (0.5mg), mixed with Albuterol when administered. |
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| Pediatric dosing*: All indications: Neb 1 unit dose (0.5mg), mixed with Albuterol when administered. |
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