Formulation:
Nasal Spray
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Manufacturer:
Boehringer Ingelheim, Genpharm, Pharmascience
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Alternate Names:Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide)
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What is Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) used for? |
Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) relieves runny nose due to hay fever and cold.
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When should Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) not be taken?
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Do not take Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) if you are allergic to any component present in Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) if you have enlarged prostate or urinary bladder obstruction, if you have narrow angle glaucoma . |
What precautions should I follow when taking Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) ?
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Before using Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment or heart problem |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide)?
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It is very important that you use Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) properly, so that Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) gets into the lungs. Keep Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) away from your eyes. It can cause blurred vision, visual halos and colors, red eyes, pain, or even narrow-angle glaucoma. If any of these symptoms develop, see your doctor immediately. Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) if you have the eye condition called narrow-angle glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye), an enlarged prostate, or obstruction in the neck of the bladder. |
What are the side effects of Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide)?
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Most severe: An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), worsening colitis (fever, abdominal pain, cramping, or bloody diarrhea); or chest pain or shortness of breath.
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Most common: Blurred vision, breathlessness, bronchitis, cough, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, irritation from aerosol, nausea, nervousness, rash, stomach and intestinal upset, wheezing, worsening of symptoms
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Other: Constipation, coordination difficulty, difficulty in urinating, drowsiness, fatigue, flushing, hives, hoarseness, inability to fall or stay asleep, increased heart rate, itching, low blood pressure, loss of hair, mouth sores, palpitations, prostate problems, sharp eye pain, swelling of the tongue, lips, and face, tightening of the throat, tingling sensation, tremors, urinary tract infection
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How should I take Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) be stored?
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Store Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide). If you have any questions about Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium bromide), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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