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| Drug class description : | Anticholinergic bronchodilators (antimuscarinics, anticholinergics). |
| Generic Name : | Ipratropium bromide |
| Drug description : | Atrovent: metered dose inhaler. Atrovent Forte: metered dose inhaler. Atrovent UDV: preservative free isotonic solution in unit dose vials (1mL or 2mL) for nebulisation.. Atrovent Autohaler: breath- actuated metered dose aerosol. Atrovent Aerocaps: dark green/ light green capsules containing powder for inhalation, for use in Aerohaler. |
| Presentation : | Atrovent MDI: Ipratropium bromide 20 microgram per dose. Atrovent Forte: Ipratropium bromide 40 microgram per dose. Atrovent UDV: Ipratropium bromide 250 microgram per mL. Atrovent Autohaler: Ipratropium bromide 20 microgram per dose. Atrovent Aerocaps: Ipratropium bromide 40 microgram . |
| Indications : | Chronic reversible airways obstruction, particularly in chronic bronchitis. |
| Adult Dosage : | Atrovent: 1 or 2 puffs three or four times daily. Atrovent Forte: 1 or 2 puffs three or four times daily. Atrovent UDV: 0.4 - 2 mL nebulised up to four times daily. Atrovent Autohaler: 1 or 2 puffs three or four times daily. Atrovent Aerocaps: Contents of 1 or 2 capsules inhaled via the Aerohaler three or four times |
| Child Dosage : | Atrovent: Under 6 years, 1 puff; 6 - 12 years, 1 or 2 puffs. Both three times daily. Atrovent Forte: Under 6 years, use standard inhaler; 6 - 12 years, usually 1 puff three times daily. Atrovent UDV: Under 3 years, not recommended; over 3 years, 0.4 - 2 mL nebulised up to three times daily. Atrovent Autohaler: Under 6 years, 1 puff; 6 - 12 years, 1 or 2 puffs. Both three times daily. Atrovent Aerocaps: Not recommended. |
| Contra Indications : | Known hypersensitivity to atropine. |
| Special Precautions : | Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy. First nebulised dose should be inhaled under medical supervision (paradoxical bronchospasm has occurred). |
| Adverse Reactions : | Dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation. |
| Manufacturer : | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Drug Availability : | (POM) |
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