Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Asthma/COPD
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ATROVENT INH SOLN |
| Manufacturer |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Anticholinergic. |
| Generic Name |
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Ipratropium bromide 0.02% (500micrograms in 2.5mL); for oral inhalation; preservative-free. |
| Also |
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• ATROVENT HFA
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| Indications |
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Bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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500micrograms orally by nebulization 3–4 times daily; separate doses by 6–8 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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Allergy to atropine or its derivatives. Atrovent Inhaler, but not Atrovent HFA inhaler: allergy to soya lecithin, peanut, or related foods. |
| Precautions |
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Not for primary treatment of acute attack. Avoid eyes. Narrow-angle glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Caution with other anticholinergics. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Exacerbation of symptoms, cough, nervousness, dizziness, GI upset, headache, palpitations, local irritation, anticholinergic effects, rash. |
| How Supplied |
Inhaler—12.9g (200 inh)
Soln (2.5mL/vial)—25 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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