Generic Name - Ipratropium bromide
Category - Ancholinergic bronchodilator
Indications
Bronchospasm
Generic Atrovent is indicated to prevent bronchospasm. Muscarinic receptors are found on the muscle surrounding the airways in the lungs. These receptors when stimulated by a natural chemical present in the body called acetylcholine, normally causes the muscle in the airways to contract. Contraction of muscles results in difficulties in breathing. Generic Atrovent when inhaled opens the air passages, allowing more oxygen to reach the lungs making it easier to breathe.
Generic for Atrovent Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Atrovent is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, or to ipratropium bromide or to atropine and its derivatives.
Generic Atrovent should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Glaucoma
Enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Atrovent. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Belladonna
clidinium
atropine
dicyclimine
popantheline
mepenzolate
methantheline
methscopolamine
scopolamine
Generic for Atrovent Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAtrovent
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Atrovent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is 500 mcg (1 Unit-Dose Vial) administered three to four times a day by oral nebulization, with doses 6 to 8 hours apart.
Generic for Atrovent Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Atrovent side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, increased shortness of breath, chest pain or fast heartbeat, fever or other signs of infection, headache (severe), skin rash or hives, and swelling of the lips, tongue or face
Vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Atrovent.
Generic for Atrovent and Pregnancy
Generic Atrovent is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. However, it is recommended to obtain medical advice while you are pregnant.
Generic for Atrovent and Breastfeeding
In the absence of established studies relating to secretion of Generic Atrovent in breast milk, do not use this drug without first talking to your doctor.
Generic for Atrovent and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Atrovent in pediatric patients have not been established and therefore it should not be used. In the absence of established studies relating to secretion of Generic Atrovent in breast milk, do not use this drug with
Generic for Atrovent and Geriatric
Generic Atrovent is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this dug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
Note
The above information about Generic Atrovent serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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