Ipratropium Bromide, Inhaler/Nebuliser

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Inhalants · Anticholinergic, short-acting

Indications

Reversible airways obstruction.

Dosage

Adults: 0.4-2 mL by nebulizer up to four times daily. Children: Under 3 yr, not recommended; over 3 yr, 0.4-2 mL by nebulizer up to three times daily.

Adverse Effects

Dry mouth, headache, nausea, constipation, urinary retention, occasional paradoxical bronchospasm, tachycardia, arrhythmias.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder outflow obstruction. Protect eyes from nebulised drug or powder. First nebulised dose should be inhaled under close medical supervision.

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