Ipratropium Bromide

Therapeutic Group

Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Inhalants

Indication Dosage

Reversible Bronchospasm In Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease And Chronic Asthma: 

Inhaler:

  • Adults: 1 Or 2 Puffs 3 Or 4 Times Daily. 
  • Children 3-6 Yr: 1 Puff 3 Times Daily; 
  • 6-12 Yr: 1 Or 2 Puffs 3 Times Daily 

Nebulizer Soln:

  • Adults: 0.4-2 Ml By Nebulizer Up To Four Times Daily. 
  • Children Above 3 Yr: 0.4-2 Ml By Nebulizer Up To Three Times Daily.

Content

  • Inhaler: Per Dose: Ipratropium Bromide 40 Mcg; Metered Dose Inhaler; 200 Doses.
  • Nebulizer Solution Ipratropium Bromide 250 Mcg / ml; 1 ml Vial; Single Use Nebulizer Solution.
  • Hfa Inhaler: Ipratropium

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Anticholinergic

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Dry Mouth
  • urinary Retention
  • Occasional Paradoxical Bronchospasm
  • Tachycardia
  • Arrhythmias.