IPRATROPIUM

Overview

IPRATROPIUM is a Schedule H drug.
Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Usage

IPRATROPIUM is generally used to treat: Bronchospasm Cough, Bronchitis, Emphysema, COPD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, enlarged prostate, urinary obstruction, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid contact with eyes. Flush with water immediately if eye contact occurs. Patients on nebulisation should wear an eye mask to avoid the risk of acute angle closure glaucoma.

Symptoms of Overdosage

IPRATROPIUM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Cough, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Frequent Urination, Lower Back Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Tightness, Wheezing, Body Pain, Chills, Fever, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pain With Urination, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Skin Rash, Hives, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Pain, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

IPRATROPIUM can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

IPRATROPIUM is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with IPRATROPIUM as Ingredient

AEROMIST 2.5MCG/500MCG SOLN	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
APROVENT INH	IPRATROPIUM
COMBIMIST 2.5MG/500MG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MG
COMBIMIST L 1.25 MCG/500 MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG
COMBIMIST L 100 MCG/40 MCG RESPICAP	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
COMBIMIST L 50 MCG/20 MCG INH	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
COMBIMIST O-INH	SALBUTAMOL 50 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20 MCG
COMBIMIST-L RESP	IPRATROPIUM 500 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG
COMBOLIN 50MCG/20MCG ROTACAP	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
DUOCET 100MCG/40MCG ROTACAP	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
DUOLIN 1.25MG/500MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
DUOLIN 2.5MCG/500MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
DUOLIN CFC FREE INH	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
DUOLIN FORTE ROTACAP	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 80.0 MCG
DUOLIN LD 0.63MG/500 MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 0.63 MG
DUOLIN O-INH	SALBUTAMOL 50 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20 MCG
DUOLIN RESPULE	IPRATROPIUM 500 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
DUOLIN ROTACAP	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
IPNEB SOLN	IPRATROPIUM
IPRAMIST 250MCG INH	IPRATROPIUM 250.0 MCG
IPRAMIST 250MG SOLN	IPRATROPIUM 250.0 MG
IPRANASE AQ 42MCG NASAL SPRAY	IPRATROPIUM 42.0 MCG
IPRATOP 200MCG INH	IPRATROPIUM 200.0 MCG
IPRAVENT 20 MCG CFC FREE INH	IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
IPRAVENT 250 MCG SOLN	IPRATROPIUM 250.0 MCG
IPRAVENT 40 MCG ROTACAP	IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
IPRAVENT 500 MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG
IPRAZEST 1.25MG/500 MCG RESPS	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
LEVAIR I INH	SALBUTAMOL , IPRATROPIUM
LEVAIR I TRANSHALER	SALBUTAMOL , IPRATROPIUM
SALBAIR I 100MCG/20MCG INH	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
SALBAIR I 100MCG/40MCG TRANSCAP	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
SALBAIR I 2.5MCG/500MCG TRANSPULE	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
SALBAIR I 200MG/200MG RESPICAP	SALBUTAMOL 200.0 MG, IPRATROPIUM 200.0 MG
SALBAIR I NEB 0.63MG/2.5ML/500MCG/2.5ML TRANSPULE	IPRATROPIUM 200 MCG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG/ML
SALBAIR I NEB 0.63MG/500MCG TRANSPULE	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 0.63 MG
SALBAIR I NEB 1.25MG/500MCG TRANSPULE	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
SALBAIR I RESP SOLN	SALBUTAMOL , IPRATROPIUM
VENTIPRA 200MCG/40MCG CAP	SALBUTAMOL 200.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
VENTIPRA MDI 100MCG/20MCG INH	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
XYLOREX NASAL SPRAY	IPRATROPIUM , XYLOMETAZOLINE