Atrovent 250 mcg inhalation solution

Atrovent 250 mcg inhalation solution

Scientific name: Ipratropium 250 mcg/2 ml vial.

Uses:

• It is used to make breathing easier for people with breathing difficulties, such as chronic asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

How to use:

• Always take this medication exactly as your doctor has told you.
• Before you start using this medication for the first time, it is important that you read and follow the instructions on how to use it carefully.
• Dosages will depend on your medical condition.
• Daily doses >1 mg for children <12 years or>2 mg for adults and children >12 years should be given only under close medical supervision.
• For children: 25 mg of ipratropium bromide 3-4 times a day.
• Adults: 0.5-25 mg ipratropium bromide 3-4 times a day.
• Rinse your mouth with water after finishing taking the dose.
• Doses may change in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor's instructions.

Side effects:

Side effects are not common to everyone, but some patients may complain of:

• Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
• Allergic reactions.
• Throbbing.
• Headache, dizziness.
• Dry mouth, nausea, stomach upset or discomfort.
• Cough and throat irritation.

Warnings and precautions:

• Severe hypersensitivity reactions may occur in rare cases after inhalation, and may manifest as skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, oropharyngeal edema in addition to anaphylaxis.
• Inhaled medications can cause paradoxical bronchospasm that can be life-threatening.
• Patients with cystic fibrosis may have an increased risk of gastrointestinal motility disorders when treated with ipratropium bromide.

Preservation method:

• Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
• Do not refrigerate the medicine in the refrigerator.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.