ipratropium
For Inhaler shortages use the below conversion:
Atrovent HFA 4 puffs = Atrovent nebs 0.25mg
Atrovent HFA 8 puffs = Atrovent nebs 0.5mg
For Non-formulary to Formulary interchange:
Spiriva 1.25mcg 1-2 inhalation daily ----- Ipratropium 0.5mg nebulized daily
Spiriva 2.5mcg 1-2 inhalation daily ------ Ipratropium 0.5mg nebulized daily
Standardized neb dosing:
< 30kg = 0.25mg nebs
> 30kg = 0.5mg nebs
For Inhaler shortages use the below conversion:
Atrovent HFA 4 puffs = Atrovent nebs 0.25mg
Atrovent HFA 8 puffs = Atrovent nebs 0.5mg
For Non-formulary to Formulary interchange:
Spiriva 1.25mcg 1-2 inhalation daily ----- Ipratropium 0.5mg nebulized daily
Spiriva 2.5mcg 1-2 inhalation daily ------ Ipratropium 0.5mg nebulized daily
Standardized neb dosing:
< 30kg = 0.25mg nebs
> 30kg = 0.5mg nebs