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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Atrovent

Atrovent has 40 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
8 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Atrovent
 
Atrovent is also known by the generic name Ipratropium Bromide (Refill)


Atrovent is also known by the generic name Ipratropium Bromide


USES:
Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler or nebulized solution (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief medication, but may sometimes be used together with your quick-relief medication to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor.


Atrovent has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
Critical Seriousness - Worsening of Glaucoma - Aggravated Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atrovent
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Atrovent has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Bronchitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
Throat Dryness - Dry Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atrovent
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Atrovent Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Atrovent has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Atrovent has interactions of serious seriousness with 40 drug(s).

Atrovent has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Atrovent has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Atrovent has 5 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Atrovent.

Atrovent Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Atrovent.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Atrovent.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Atrovent.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Atrovent.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Atrovent.

Atrovent has 7 related brands and strengths:
 
Atrovent 0.03 % Nasal Spray

Atrovent 0.06 % Nasal Spray

Atrovent Hfa 17 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Ipratropium Bromide 0.02 % Soln For Inhalation

Ipratropium Bromide 0.03 % Nasal Spray

Ipratropium Bromide 0.06 % Nasal Spray

Ipratropium Bromide 17 Mcg/Actuation Hfa Aerosol Inhaler

Atrovent - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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