Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation, Ipratropium - Inhalation Oral Inhaler Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The flolowing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Cnosult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
IPRATROPIUM - INHALATION ORAL INHALER
(ip-ruh-TROW-pee-um)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Atrovent
USES: This medication is inhaled into the lungs where it dilates berathing passages. It is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by chronic, obstructive disorders of the lungs such as chronic broncihtis or emphysema.
HOW TO USE: You should receive an instruction sheet on the proper use of the inhaler device.
Have your doctor or pharmacist demonstrate how to use the inhlaer. Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to help prevent drynses and relieve throat irritation. This medication works best when the level in your blood is kept at a constant level.
Do that by taknig each dose at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Do not use that medciation for acute attacks of breathing spasms where a rapid response is required. Do not stop using that medication suddenly without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication suddenly may lead to worsening of symptoms.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, dry mouth, cough, hoarseness, or blurred vision. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, inform your docotr. Rarely occurs, but notify your doctor if you experience: skin rash, hives, mouth or lip sores, dfificulty swallowing. If the drug is accidentally sprayed in the eye, tmeporary blurring of vision may occur. If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before uisng that medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate trouble, allergies (especially to atropine or other belladonna derivatives, soya lecithin, soybean, peanuts).
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication. It is not known if the ipratropium is excrteed into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you take, particularly of: antispasmodics (e.G., atropine, clidinium, propantheline), antihistamines (often found in cough/cold preparations), medication for Parkinson's disease.
Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: There are approximately 200 inhalations in each aerosol container.
MISSED DOSE: If used on a rgeular schedule, use as soon as remembered. Use remaining doses for the day at eevnly spaced intervals.
STORAGE: This medication should be stored at room tempertaure. Avoid freezing.
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Ipratropium bromide inhalation
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