Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Ipratropium(500mcg)
Strip of 5 Respules
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Ipravent Respules 2ml is only for the inhalational purpose, use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or asthma attack, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, throat irritation, cough, dry mouth, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dry mouth, it is advised to increase water intake, carry sugar candy or maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. If you experience dizziness or blurred vision, then avoid driving or attention-seeking activity.
Ipravent Respules 2ml is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Ipratropium bromide is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The bioavailability of the drug by inhalation is 0.03–6.9%, and about 90% of the inhaled dose is swallowed. Following the inhalation of 2 mg, the bioavailability was found to be 6.9%. The bioavailability of the intranasal dose is less than 20%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ipravent
Headache
Dizziness
Throat irritation
Cough
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Previous severe allergic reaction symptoms upon using ipratropium or atropine and its other derivatives, such as angioedema, urticaria, severe shortness of breath, oropharyngeal edema, and ultimately anaphylaxis is a contraindication to ipratropium use.
Ipravent Respules 2ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ipravent Respules 2ml. Please consult your doctor.
Ipravent Respules 2ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema
Drug-drug interactions: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE may interact with other anticholinergics used to treat COPD (tiotropium), irritable bowel syndrome (mebeverine), urinary incontinence (oxybutynin and solifenacin), or cough (e.g. dextromethorphan). It may also interact with other drugs that treat lung diseases (salbutamol, theophylline, and aminophylline).
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, enlarged prostate gland, cystic fibrosis (an inherited disorder that damages lungs and gut), and urinary retention (difficulty passing urine).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
TIOTROPIUM
MEBEVERINE
OXYBUTYNIN
SOLIFENACIN
DEXTROMETHORPHAN
THEOPHYLLINE
AMINOPHYLLINE
Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ipravent Respules 2ml, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Ipravent Respules 2ml makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may monitor your blood potassium level regularly while taking this medication.
Only small amounts of Ipravent Respules 2ml may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.
Q. Is Ipravent Respules 2ml a steroid?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml is not a steroid.
Q. Is Ipravent Respules 2ml a narcotic?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml is not a narcotic.
Q. Does it contain opium?
It does not contain opium or its derivative.
Q. Does Ipravent Respules 2ml cause weight gain?
Ipravent Respules 2ml has no known effects on weight gain.
