Hi, that's a great question, I hadn't heard of that before so I had to look around to find out. According to the FDA in 2012, "Controlled clinical studies have demonstrated that ipratropium bromide does not alter either mucociliary clearance or the volume or viscosity of respiratory secretions." So according to the FDA, Atrovent does not thicken secretions. Hope that helps!
I feel like my lungs have been worse since they phased out CFCs & replaced them with HFAs. I know others who are having the same issues (but physicians just accuse us of not using the inhaler properly…even though I was able to use them properly when the propellant was CFC 🤷♀️ & I get the same poor results when using an aerochamber). I often wonder if I have a sensitivity to HFA.
@@NurseRyan shortly after I made this comment, I started taking NAC (N-acetyl l-cystiene)...GAME CHANGER!! My lung symptoms have been cut at least in half! I have barely had to take my rescue inhaler. I can't believe how well it works.
Hi, I always recommend speaking to your primary healthcare provider for any medical advice. - According to Mosby's 2017 Nursing Drug Reference (30th Edition): Guarana and large amounts of green tea may increase Ipratropium's bronchodilator effect. Other inhaled bronchodilators may increase toxicity. Phenothiazines, antihistamines, Disopyramide, and the herb belladonna may increase Ipratropium's anticholinergic effect. - However, other references report "no significant reactions" I hope this helps! - Ryan
Hi Ryan! Can you please do Morphine, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Celebrex and Tylenol? Your videos are SO helpful! Thank you SO much!
Hi Nataliya! I'm so glad you find them helpful, thank you! I will definitely start working on those drugs for my next videos.
Lately Ive been hearing my fellow nurses say that Atrovent thickens secretions. Is that true?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, that's a great question, I hadn't heard of that before so I had to look around to find out. According to the FDA in 2012, "Controlled clinical studies have demonstrated that ipratropium bromide does not alter either mucociliary clearance or the volume or viscosity of respiratory secretions." So according to the FDA, Atrovent does not thicken secretions.
Hope that helps!
Yes it did for me!
Where the hell has this video been all this time
Haha I'm happy you found it!
I feel like my lungs have been worse since they phased out CFCs & replaced them with HFAs. I know others who are having the same issues (but physicians just accuse us of not using the inhaler properly…even though I was able to use them properly when the propellant was CFC 🤷♀️ & I get the same poor results when using an aerochamber). I often wonder if I have a sensitivity to HFA.
That sounds awful! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you have been able to sort that issue out by now, thanks for sharing.
@@NurseRyan shortly after I made this comment, I started taking NAC (N-acetyl l-cystiene)...GAME CHANGER!! My lung symptoms have been cut at least in half! I have barely had to take my rescue inhaler. I can't believe how well it works.
Waheguru
Sorry, only English!
Sir Which foods and drugs interact with the ipratropium bromide?
Hi, I always recommend speaking to your primary healthcare provider for any medical advice.
- According to Mosby's 2017 Nursing Drug Reference (30th Edition): Guarana and large amounts of green tea may increase Ipratropium's bronchodilator effect. Other inhaled bronchodilators may increase toxicity. Phenothiazines, antihistamines, Disopyramide, and the herb belladonna may increase Ipratropium's anticholinergic effect.
- However, other references report "no significant reactions"
I hope this helps!
- Ryan