Anticholinergic Agents

Anticholinergic Agents

Overview

  • Anticholinergic agents include:

    • Ipratropium

    • Tiotropium

Bronchodilation

  • The extent of bronchodilation from ipratropium is less than that achieved with B2-agonists.

Use in Asthma

  • Anticholinergic agents have limited application in asthma, primarily in:

    • Emergency Department (ED)

    • Certain rare situations.

Future Consideration

  • Long-term studies are necessary before anticholinergic agents can be included in routine clinical practice.