Ipratropium Bromide Medication Information

Ipratropium bromide is a bronchodilator medication used to treat conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways to improve breathing.

Ipratropium Bromide FAQ

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What is ipratropium used for?

It is also used to treat air flow blockage and prevent the worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ipratropium belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs.

What is ipratropium bromide used for?

Ipratropium bromide, sold under the trade name Atrovent among others, is a type of anticholinergic (SAMA: short acting muscarinic antagonist) medication which opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. It is used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. It is used by inhaler or nebulizer.

Is ipratropium a bronchodilator?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 26, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum. What is ipratropium inhalation? Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that is used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Can ipratropium bromide cause a rash?

Ipratropium can cause bronchospasms that can be life-threatening. It can also cause rash, itching, or serious allergic reactions involving closure of the airways. Because of its anticholinergic effect it may worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and narrow-angle glaucoma. What is the dosage for ipratropium bromide?

How does ipratropium work?

It works by opening up the air passages in your lungs so that air can flow into your lungs more freely. Ipratropium can be helpful in relieving symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic asthma. In these conditions, the airflow to the lungs is restricted and this causes symptoms such as cough, wheeze, and breathlessness.

Should ipratropium bromide nebuliser solution be diluted?

Manufacturer advises if dilution of ipratropium bromide nebuliser solution is necessary use only sterile sodium chloride 0.9%. For choice of therapy, see Asthma, acute and Asthma, chronic.