Pack size: 1 200 puffs inhaler  |  Price is for the whole 200 puffs inhaler

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Generic: Ipratropium Bromide

Form: Inhaler 20mcg

Indication

Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema.

Adult Dose

Inhalation Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Adult: As Inhaler: Adults: 1-2 puffs (20 mg/puff) 3-4 times daily. Single doses of up to 80 mcg may be required in some patients. As nebulized soln 250-500 mcg 3-4 times daily.

Child Dose

Inhalation Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Child: As metered-dose aerosol: <6 yr 20 mcg tid; 6-12 yr 20-40 mcg tid. As soln for nebulisation: <6 yr For acute asthma: 125-250 mcg, given no more often than 6 hrly up to a total dose of 1 mg. 6-12 yr For acute and chronic asthma: 250 mcg, repeated as necessary up to a total dose of 1 mg.

Contraindication

Ipratropium Bromide solution should not be taken by patients with known hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives or to any other component of the product.

Mode of Action

Ipratropium bromide blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation.

Precaution

Bladder neck obstruction, narrow-angle glaucoma or patients susceptible to glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia. Protect patient's eyes from nebulised drug. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy, lactation, children, elderly.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established