Ipratropium
Brand: Atrovent, Respontin
Application: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Ipratropium Drug Information
Contraindications to the use of ipratropium
Drug interaction of ipratropium
Tips to consider before taking ipratropium
Possible side effects of ipratropium
How to store ipratropium
Ipratropium Drug Information
Drug Information: Ipratropium belongs to a group of drugs called anti-muscarinic bronchodilators. This medicine improves the airflow in your lungs. It actually opens the airways of your lungs, so that air can flow more freely in your lungs.
Ipratropium is useful in relieving the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic asthma. In these diseases, airflow to the lungs is restricted, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Ipratropium is prescribed to help reduce these symptoms, but it is not used to treat sudden shortness of breath.
Ipratrium is also available as a nasal spray to treat runny nose and is sold in pharmacies as Ipratrio nasal spray.
Contraindications to the use of ipratropium
- Pay attention to the expiration date of ipratropium and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
- Never give ipratropium to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take ipratropium more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for ipratropium drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug interaction of ipratropium
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Tips to consider before taking ipratropium
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking ipratropium:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding. Because if you are pregnant, your breathing should be well controlled.
- If you have kidney disease or problems with your prostate and urination.
- If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- If you have cystic fibrosis.
- If you are currently taking certain medications or sprays. These medicines or sprays include all medicines and sprays available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Possible side effects of ipratropium
All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Complications that occur in less than one in ten people: dry mouth, headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, sickness, blurred vision, cough and sore throat
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to ipratropium.
How to store ipratropium
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.