Atrovent Eco
Atrovent ECO widens the airways and makes breathing easier for respiratory diseases that involve narrowed airways.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
20 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Ipratropium bromide monohydrate
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 6 years: 2 inhalations (40 micrograms) 4 times a day.
Method
Remove the cap, breathe out deeply, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, press the canister down and breathe in deeply at the same time, hold your breath for a few seconds, remove the mouthpiece, breathe out slowly, then replace the cap.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 12 inhalations.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Sore throat
- •Upset stomach
- •Dry mouth
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Allergic reaction
- •Eye problems (like pain, redness, blurred vision, seeing halos, or higher pressure in the eye)
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Faster heart rate
- •Dry throat
- •Tight chest, coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath right after using the inhaler
- •Muscle spasm in the throat
- •Swelling of the throat
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Mouth sores
- •Swelling in the mouth
- •Skin rash
- •Skin swelling
- •Itching
- •Difficulty peeing
- •Increased pulse rate
- •Irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation)
- •Temporary blurriness when focusing on different distances
- •Hives (itchy rash)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, any other ingredients in this medicine, atropine, or similar medicines.
- Talk to your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate, narrowed urinary tract, a type of glaucoma called narrow-angle glaucoma, or cystic fibrosis.
- Stop using this medicine and call a doctor right away if you get chest tightness, cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath immediately after using it.
- Do not let the spray get into your eyes. If it does, rinse your eyes with running water for several minutes and contact a doctor if you have eye pain, redness, or blurry vision.
- Do not use more than your doctor prescribed.
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- Contact your doctor if your breathing problems continue even with treatment.
- This medicine can cause dry mouth, which can lead to tooth decay. Make sure to keep your mouth clean.