Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ipratropium Bromide
Drug Class
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Inhalants
Chemical Class
Tropane Alkaloid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
R01AX03, R03BB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ipratec?
Uses
Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that is used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), incl...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Tropane Alkaloid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Inhalant Products and Bronchodilator pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Tropane Alkaloid. It belongs to Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Respiratory Inhalant Products and Bronchodilator pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ipratropium (Br) is 412.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Inhalation
20 to 40 mcg — 8 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.
2
Child · To total dose of 1mg for asthma).
125 to 0 ug — 6 hourly
3
Child · Inhalation
20 ug — 8 hourly
As Required. Reversible airways obstruction.
Safety Alerts
You should not use ipratropium inhalation if you are allergic to ipratropium or atropine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: glaucoma
an enlarged prostate
or bladder obstruction or other urination problems
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Cardiovascular disorder, bladder outflow obstruction, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy
First dose should be inhaled under close medical supervision
Protect eyes from nebulised drug or powder
Side Effects
Headachenauseaconstipationdry mouthurinary retentionoccasional paradoxical bronchospasmtachycardiaarrhythmias.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: medicine to treat depression
anxiety
mood disorders
or mental illness
cold or allergy medicine ( Benadryl and others)
medicine to treat Parkinson's disease
medicine to treat stomach problems
Storage
Inhaler Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAP5's x2ml RespuleRs 619.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ipratropium Bromide, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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