Atrovent Inhaler

Uses of Atrovent Inhaler

Patients who are having COPD often experience a blockage in the airways of the power in their lungs. To enable them to breathe easily and comfortably, a certain inhaler is administered – Atrovent Inhaler. It is sold under the generic name Ipratropium Inhalation.

This medicine works by expanding the airways for patients to breathe normally. It alleviates symptoms of COPD, such as shortness of breath and wheezing. It relaxes the lung muscles and prevents mucus secretions.

Precautions and Warnings

If you are allergic to Atrovent, it is best not to consider this treatment. It is not used for treating asthma attacks or stopping breathing difficulties.

Before the Atrovent prescription, your physician will examine and analyze your medical history to produce an accurate and correct dosage. If you have active glaucoma, you will likely receive another form of medicine.

Dosage

Use this inhaler as directed by your physician. The recommended dosage is usually two puffs of the 200-dose Atrovent Inhaler, to be performed four times per day. The usage should also be 4 hours apart.

Atrovent HFA is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for inhalation by mouth. After priming, each usage of the inhaler delivers 20mcg of ipratropium bromide. The actual amount of drug delivered to the lung may depend on patient factors, such as the coordination between the use of the device and breathing in through the delivery system.

Side Effects

Some of the unwanted reactions involving Atrovent are categorized based on their severity. Know more about these side effects and how you can manage them.

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Cough
• Throat irritation

Severe Side Effects

• Wheezing
• Choking
• Breathing difficulty
• Urination problem
• Blurry vision
• Eye pain