Why is it prescribed?
Atrovent® nasal spray contains ipratropium bromide.
Ipratropium is used to treat bronchospasm in pulmonary diseases (e.g. bronchitis, emphysema, asthma) and to relieve runny nose in chronic rhinitis and the common cold.
Side Effects
Atrovent® nasal spray contains ipratropium bromide.
Along with its needed effects, ipratropium may cause some unwanted or undesirable effects. Often, ipratropium users who use their medication properly, never experience any unwanted effects. The severity and duration of these effects are dependant on many factors including duration of therapy, dose, route of administration and individual response.
Possible unwanted effects include.
- dry mouth or throat
- bad taste
- tremor
Less common:
- shortness of breath
- burning eyes
- eye pain
- palpitations (awareness of heart beat)
- headache
- difficulty urinating
Rare:
- tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
Many of these unwanted effects, especially the most common ones, may disappear with continued use. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience increased wheezing or tightness in the chest, swelling of the tongue or lips, difficulty in swallowing, fast or irregular heartbeat, blurred vision or pain in the eyes, difficult or painful urination, or skin rash.
Precautions and Warnings for Atrovent® nasal spray
Atrovent® nasal spray contains ipratropium bromide
Accidently getting ipratropium mist in your eyes can temporarily blur vision, worsen glaucoma and cause eye pain. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with cool tap water for several minutes.
. Drug Interactions: Very little ipratropium is absorbed by the body, so it is unlikely that it would interact with any medications taken orally. However, there are always exceptions, so it is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about any other prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking.
Use is not recommended in the following situations:
- allergy to ipratropium, atropine or any component of the preparation
- allergy to soya, lecithin or related food products including soybeans and peanuts.
Caution recommended in the following situations:
- glaucoma (narrow angle)
- enlarged prostate
- blockage of the urinary bladder (e.g. difficulty in urination)
Use in pregnancy: Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you suspect that you may be pregnant.
Use while breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist before you begin breastfeeding.
Patient Information
Atrovent® nasal spray is intended for nasal inhalation only. Your doctor or pharmacist should have instructed you on the proper use and care of your Atrovent® nasal spray. The first time the spray is used, prime (load) the pump as instructed before using in the nose. Before, using Atrovent® nasal spray, blow your nose gently to clear your nostrils if necessary. Store tightly closed at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees centigrade. Avoid excessive heat or freezing.
Directions for Use
The usual dose for runny nose associated with allergic or nonallergic rhinitis is 2 sprays per nostril 2 or 3 times a day of Atrovent® nasal spray 0.03%. The recommended dose of Atrovent® nasal spray 0.06% for the symptomatic relief of runny nose associated with the common cold is 2 sprays per nostril 3 or 4 times a day.
Lung Diseases Treated with this Drug
- allergic rhinitis
- asthma
- bronchitis
- bronchospasm associated with COPD
- chronic bronchitis (COPD)
- COPD
- emphysema (COPD)
- hay fever
- perennial rhinitis
- rhinitis
- runny nose
- seasonal rhinitis
Need More Information?
For more information contact your physician, pharmacist, other health care professional or for general questions call your local lung association.
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