Key facts about Ipratropium Bromide
What dosages is Ipratropium Bromide available in?
Ipratropium Bromide is available as an inhalation aerosol that delivers 17 mcg of Ipratropium Bromide per actuation.
What is Ipratropium Bromide used for?
Ipratropium Bromide is an anticholinergic that is indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
How does Ipratropium Bromide work?
Ipratropium Bromide is a short-acting inhaled anticholinergic medication that works by blocking a chemical called acetylcholine from attaching to receptors in your lungs. By blocking this chemical, Ipratropium Bromide relaxes the muscles in your airways to make it easier to breathe.
How do I take Ipratropium Bromide?
Ipratropium Bromide is typically taken as 2 inhalations by mouth 4 times daily. Your physician may increase your dose up to a maximum of 12 inhalations in a 24-hour period.
Is it safe for me to take Ipratropium Bromide?
Ipratropium Bromide is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not take this medication if you have a known hypersensitivity to Ipratropium Bromide, atropine, or any of its derivatives.
Ipratropium Bromide Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Ipratropium Bromide include:
- Cough and other symptoms of bronchitis
- Worsened COPD symptoms
- Trouble breathing
- Tiredness, chills, and other flu-like symptoms
- Headache
- Back pain
Ipratropium Bromide Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Ipratropium Bromide. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Ipratropium Bromide
The following medications may interact with Ipratropium Bromide:
- Anticholinergics – May interact additively with concomitantly usedanticholinergic medications. Avoid administration of Ipratropium Bromide with other anticholinergic-containing drugs
Who makes Ipratropium Bromide?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Ipratropium Bromide safe in pregnancy?
Ipratropium Bromide use during pregnancy has not shown an identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. However, you should take with your healthcare provider about the risks of taking Ipratropium Bromide if you become pregnant.
