ATROVENT (Ipratropium Inhalation)

Atrovent Information

Atrovent, generically called Ipratropium Inhalation, is a drug whose main purpose is to prevent the airways from narrowing (therefore increasing the lungs’ airflow).

Atrovent Indications

Atrovent is normally prescribed to patients who are suffering from any of the following disorders: 

• Bronchspasm
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
• asthma

Atrovent Warnings/Precautions

Atrovent is usually not prescribed to people who are suffering from any of the following medical disorders:

• allergy to soya lecithin (soybeans or peanuts)
• glaucoma (also known as narrow angle)
• bladder construction
• enlarged prostate

When taken by a patient who suffers from these ailments, Atrovent may aggravate this condition. Therefore it is best that you discuss with your personal doctor before starting a treatment with Atrovent if you have suffered or are suffering from any of the illnesses mentioned here. You doctor might advise you not to take Atrovent or he might want to monitor your treatment.
Atrovent is a category B FDA pregnancy drug. Therefore taking it during pregnancy should not represent a risk for the fetus or for the mother. However, if you are pregnant or are planning to be so soon, you should ask your doctor whether you can take Atrovent or not.
It has not been clearly established whether Atrovent can pass into breast milk, therefore it is best to talk to your physician before starting a treatment with Atrovent if you are nursing an infant.
Atrovent should not be prescribed to children under the age of 12.

Atrovent Intake Instructions

You should follow the exact instructions that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Atrovent. If you need any further information you should ask your doctor, a nurse or a pharmacist. You should follow these instructions in order to get the best results from your treatment
If you have the Atrovent inhaler

• Please shake it well before you uncap the mouthpiece.
• Carefully breathe out 

You should place the inhaler’s spacer above your tongue but past your teeth. If you do not have a spacer, it is best if you put the inhaler a few inches in front of your mouth.

• While pushing down the inhaler’s canister, take deep and slow breaths
• You should hold your breath for at least 10 seconds before you start slowly exhaling.
• If your doctor has prescribed you to take double doses you should wait for several minutes before you redo the procedure.

If you have the nebulization solution,

• Please use the dropper in order to measure the exact dosage (or you can simply select the right number of ampules that your doctor has told you to administer).
• Transfer the drug into the nebulizer’s medication chamber. The

Dropper must not touch any surface.

• If you doctor has told you so, use normal saline to dilute the drug.
• Attach the face mask or mouthpiece to the chamber of the medicine.
• Attach the chamber of the drug to its compressor.
• Sit in an upright position then carefully place into your mouth the mouthpiece (you can also put your face mask on)

• Breathe evenly and slowly from 5 to 15 minutes after taking the drug.
• If the drug chamber is now empty without the forming of mist you have completed the Atrovent intake.
• Clean nebulizer each time you use it.

You should know the proper way to inhale Atrovent to get the most benefits from the treatment.
If you think you need a bigger dose of Ipratropium Inhalation, discuss it with your doctor.
During your treatment with Atrovent you might be asked to perform lung tests or some other medical investigations.

Atrovent Missed Dose

You should not take double doses of the drug. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for another one, skip it, and proceed with your regular Atrovent treatment.

Atrovent Overdose

There have not been reported any symptoms of Ipratropium Inhalation overdose. Overdose with Atrovent is fatal. If you suspect an overdose with this drug, you are in need of medical attention.

Atrovent Side Effects

Stop your treatment with Atrovent and inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of the following side effects:

• Allergic reactions (hives, difficulty in breathing, throat closing, swelling of the tongue, lips, face)

• Racing heartbeat

More common side effects are:

• Headache  
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• cough
• hoarseness
• constipation
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Blurred vision

For other side effects inform your doctor.

Atrovent Drug Interactions

Discuss it with your doctor before starting a treatment with Atrovent. Ipratropium Inhalation can interact with vitamins, minerals and sometimes even herbal products.
You should not take Atrovent if you are also taking:

• Atropine
• Clidinium (Donnatal)
• Belladonna
• Dicyclimine (Quarzan)
• Methscopolamine (Pamine)
• Mepenzolate (Cantil)
• Popantheline (ProBanthine)
• Methantheline (Banthine)
• Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)

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