Anticholinergic Bronchodilators

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to anticholinergic bronchodilators and their effects.

Anticholinergic agents

Drugs that block the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic postganglionic effector cell receptors.

Ipratropium bromide

An anticholinergic that can be administered via aerosolization.

Common side effect of anticholinergic bronchodilators

Dry mouth.

Combivent®

A combination drug including albuterol and ipratropium bromide.

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Compounds like ipratropium bromide that do not easily cross lipid membranes.

Effects of cholinergic stimulation

Increased mucus secretion, miosis, and decreased heart rate.

Incruse Ellipta®

Approved for maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD.

Cardiac effects of ipratropium bromide

Little to no effect on the heart.

Pupil dilation

May occur if Atrovent® inhaler is activated in the eye.

Ipratropium bromide indications

Used to treat allergic rhinitis, maintenance therapy in COPD, and nonallergic rhinitis.