Expert advice for Ipratop Inhaler
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.
Composition
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Ipratropium (200mcg) |
Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Cough, Throat irritation. |
How to works
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How Ipratop Inhaler works
Ipratop 200mcg Inhaler works by decreasing the activity of acetylcholine on the lung. This relaxes and opens up the air passages to make breathing easier. |