Atrovent N Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ipratropium Br

Indications/Uses

Bronchodilator for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated w/ COPD including chronic bronchitis, emphysema & asthma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >6 yr 2 puffs qds. Max: 12 puffs daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ipratropium Br, atropine or its derivatives.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity. Discontinue use if paradoxical bronchospam occurs. Patients predisposed to narrow-angle glaucoma; pre-existing urinary outflow tract obstruction eg, prostatic hyperplasia, bladder-neck obstruction; cystic fibrosis. Avoid contact w/ eyes. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, throat irritation, cough, dry mouth, GI motility disorders (eg, constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting), nausea, dizziness.

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Drug Interactions

Intensified bronchodilatory effect by β-adrenergics & xanthine prep. Not recommended w/ other anticholinergic drugs.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03BB01 - ipratropium bromide ; Belongs to the class of other inhalants used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases, anticholinergics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Atrovent N MDI 20 mcg/dose

Packing/Price

200 metered dose x 1's

Atrovent N

ipratropium bromide

Manufacturer:

Boehringer Ingelheim

Distributor:

DKSH