Ipratropium Benefits & Uses

Ipratropium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Shortness of Breath (Read More - How to Treat Shortness of Breath at Home: Natural Solutions)
Wheezing

Ipratropium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 8 puffs every 20 minutes as needed up to 3 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 4 puffs every 20 minutes as needed up to 3 hours

Ipratropium Related Warnings

Is the use of Ipratropium safe for pregnant women?

Ipratropium can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ipratropium right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ipratropium safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ipratropium. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ipratropium immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ipratropium again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ipratropium on the Kidneys?

Ipratropium has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ipratropium on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ipratropium on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ipratropium on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Ipratropium. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Ipratropium with Other Drugs

Ipratropium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin

Fluticasone

Atropine

Aripiprazole

Scopolamine

Scopolamine Tablet

Glycopyrrolate

Dicyclomine

Benztropine

Benztropine Tablet

Tiotropium

Ipratropium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ipratropium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Glaucoma
Gastritis
Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Tachycardia
Urinary Retention

Frequently asked Questions about Ipratropium

Is this Ipratropium habit forming or addictive?

Ipratropium does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ipratropium, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ipratropium can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ipratropium is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ipratropium is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ipratropium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ipratropium

There is no information on the effects of taking Ipratropium with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ipratropium

Information about the interaction of Ipratropium and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown