Atrovent
Ipratropium inhaler for bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a maintenance therapy, not a quick-relief inhaler.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Ipratropium
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 20mcg
Atrovent is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Atrovent depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Atrovent details
- Alternative names
- ipratropium bromide
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- asthma exacerbation
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to ipratropium; hypersensitivity to atropine
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; cough; throat irritation
- Moderate side effects
- headache; nasal irritation; sinusitis
- Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Tiotropium; Anticholinergic medications
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; acute narrow-angle glaucoma, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ipratropium inhaler for bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a maintenance therapy, not a quick-relief inhaler.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits vagally mediated reflexes by antagonising acetylcholine receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, promoting pulmonary expansion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Atrovent names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Ipratropium at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.