Information about Ipravent 500mcg Nebuliser Solution

Uses / Indications: Ipravent 500mcg Nebuliser Solution is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and asthma.

Product composition:
• Ipratropium (500mcg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Ipravent 500mcg Nebuliser Solution is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Appropriate administration of ipratropium with the inhaler is essential for a successful therapy.Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: cystic fibrosis (an inherited disease in which thick, sticky mucus builds up and that can damage many of the organs in the body) may be prone to gastrointestinal motility disturbances; glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eyes that causes visual problems), urinary problems or a prostate (a male reproductive organ) condition.Consult your doctor if you suffer from allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions such as urticaria, angioedema (swelling of lips and eyes), rash, bronchospasms (constriction of the air passages), oropharyngeal swelling and severe allergy (anaphylaxis).Consult your doctor if you suffer from irregular heartbeats after ipratropium nasal spray.Ipratropium inhalation sometimes causes wheezing and difficulty breathing immediately after it is inhaled. Consult your doctor immediately.Consult your doctor immediately, if you experience pain in the eye or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes due to conjunctival congestion and cornea swelling may be signs of acute narrow-angle glaucoma.Do not use your ipratropium inhalers when you are near a flame or source of heat. The inhaler may explode, if it is exposed to very high temperatures.Dizziness and blurred vision have been reported. If affected, the patient should be warned not to drive or operate machinery.

Side Effects:
• Headache, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Cough, Throat irritation.

How to use:
• 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.

How it works:
• Ipravent 500mcg Nebuliser Solution works by decreasing the activity of acetylcholine on the lung. This relaxes and opens up the air passages to make breathing easier.

Faq for medicine:
• Is Ipravent a steroid? : No, Ipravent is not a steroid|Is Ipravent a narcotic? : No, Ipravent is not a narcotic|Does it contain opium? : It does not contain opium or its derivative|Does Ipravent cause weight gain? : Ipravent has no known effects on weight gain|Does Ipravent cause constipation? : Yes, constipation is a known side effect of Ipravent|Does Ipravent cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)? : Ipravent may sometimes cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) in some patients. It is not a common side effect of Ipravent|Does Ipravent cause an increase in blood pressure? : Ipravent has no known effects on blood pressure|Is ipratropium bromide the same as albuterol? : Ipratropium bromide and albuterol are 2 different medicines. They have the same action. They relax the air passages and make breathing easier (bronchodilators)|Does ipratropium/ ipratropium bromide contain albuterol? : Combination medicines containing both ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulphate are available to treat asthma and associated conditions|Is ipratropium bromide the same as budesonide? : Ipratropium/ipratropium bromide and budesonide belong to different class of medicines but both are used either alone or in combination to treat bronchitis, asthma and associated conditions|Is Ipravent bromide a bronchodilator? : Yes, Ipravent/ Ipravent bromide is a bronchodilator used to treat bronchitis, asthma and associated conditions|Is Ipravent bromide a long acting bronchodilator? : No, Ipravent/ Ipravent bromide is a short-acting bronchodilator|Is Ipravent bromide an antihistaminic/antibiotic or is it an anticholinergic? : Ipravent is neither antihistamine nor an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of anticholinergic bronchodilators|Is Ipravent bromide a short-acting anticholinergic? : Yes, Ipravent/ Ipravent bromide is a short-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator|Is Ipravent safe for infants? : Yes, Ipravent is safely used in infants. . Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use|Is Ipravent bromide a rescue inhaler? : No, Ipravent is a bronchodilator for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm. It is not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm where rescue therapy is required|Can Ipravent bromide used alone? : Yes, Ipravent bromide can be used alone as a maintenance therapy in the treatment of bronchospasm, asthma and other associated conditions|Does Ipravent bromide expire? : Yes, Ipravent bromide formulations have an expiry date. Please Read the details on the package for the correct expiry date.