Atrovent
Atrovent helps open up the airways and makes breathing easier for people with conditions like chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Form
sumutinliuos
Strength
0.25 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ipratropium bromide monohydrate
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 12 years: 2 ml (one single dose unit) inhaled 3 to 4 times a day.
Method
This medicine is for inhalation using a nebulizer. Do not swallow the solution.
Important
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 8 ml (4 single doses), or as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Throat irritation
- •Digestive problems
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction)
- •Hypersensitivity
- •Eye problems (e.g., narrow-angle glaucoma, increased eye pressure, eye pain, dilated pupils, blurred vision, seeing halos around lights, red eyes, swollen cornea, temporary difficulty focusing vision at different distances)
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Palpitations
- •Increased heart rate
- •Dry throat
- •Chest tightness with coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath right after inhalation
- •Laryngeal spasm (throat muscle cramp)
- •Swelling of the throat
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Inflammation of the mouth
- •Swelling of the mouth
- •Rash
- •Skin swelling (local)
- •Itching
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Atrial fibrillation
- •Hives
Important Warnings
- Do not use Atrovent if you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, atropine, or any similar medicines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Atrovent if you have an enlarged prostate, urinary tract narrowing, narrow-angle glaucoma, or cystic fibrosis.
- Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath right after taking the medicine, as these can be signs of worsened breathing (bronchospasm).
- Ensure the nebulizer solution does not get into your eyes. If it does, rinse your eyes with water for several minutes and contact a doctor if irritation persists.
- Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
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- Contact your doctor if your breathing difficulties continue despite treatment.
- Maintain good oral hygiene when using Atrovent, as it may cause dry mouth, which increases the risk of tooth decay.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Anticholinergic. Systemic exposure is low. (updated 15.5.2023)