Atrovent

Atrovent USES: This medication is inhaled into the lungs where it dilates breathing passages. It is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by chronic, obstructive disorders of the lungs such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

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Atrovent Uses This medication is inhaled into the lungs where it dilates breathing passages. It is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by chronic, obstructive disorders of the lungs such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Notes There are approximately 200 inhalations in each aerosol container. Storage This medication should be stored at room temperature. Avoid freezing. Photos atrovent MDI image Atrovent HFA (ipratropium inhaled) Atrovent nasal (ipratropium nasal) How To Use You should receive an instruction sheet on the proper use of the inhaler device. Have your doctor or pharmacist demonstrate how to use the inhaler. Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to help prevent dryness and relieve throat irritation. This medication works best when the level in your blood is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking each dose at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Do not use this medication for acute attacks of breathing spasms where a rapid response is required. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication suddenly may lead to worsening of symptoms. Side Effects This medication may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, dry mouth, cough, hoarseness, or blurred vision. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Rarely occurs, but notify your doctor if you experience a skin rash, hives, mouth or lip sores, or difficulty swallowing while taking this medication. If the drug is accidentally sprayed in the eye, temporary blurring of vision may occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history especially of glaucoma, prostate trouble or any allergies (especially to atropine or other belladonna derivatives, soya lecithin or soybean or peanuts). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if the ipratropium is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If used on a regular schedule, use as soon as remembered. Use remaining doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly antispasmodics (e.g., atropine, clidinium, propantheline), antihistamines (often found in cough/cold preparations) or medication for Parkinson's disease. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 40 Time Taken: 3 years Reason: asthma Date: 10 March 2003 Side Effects Terrible taste Additional Thoughts Mildly effective...if I omit it from my daily medicines, I don't see terribly adverse effects Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 28 Time Taken: 4 months Reason: asthma Date: 28 April 2003 Side Effects NASTY TASTE Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 0 Time Taken: 2 days Reason: bronchitis Date: 31 March 2005 Side Effects None Additional Thoughts Finally, I can breathe! Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 33 Time Taken: 6 months Reason: asthma Date: 20 May 2006 Side Effects none! Additional Thoughts Ventolin doesn't work for me (I know that's unusual), but atrovent is great! I Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 62 Time Taken: 10 years Reason: COPD< PULMONary fibrosis Date: 31 October 2006 Side Effects The inhaler works well; the nebulizer makes me nauseous. Additional Thoughts The company is not going to produce the inhaler in the US because a new much more costly drug has been placed on the market.

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