Ipravent Respules (Ipratropium 500mcg) 2ml

Medical Description

Ipravent Respule contains Ipratropium as its active ingredient and is used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a condition where your lung is damaged, thus making the passage of air in the lungs difficult. Patients with glaucoma, prostate problems should cautiously use this medicine. It should be taken as directed by the doctor. Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history.

Uses of Ipravent 500 MCG

Ipravent Respule is used to manage and relieve symptoms like difficulty in breathing, wheezing caused due to asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Contraindications of Ipravent 500 MCG

If you are allergic to Ipratropium or any other ingredients of Ipravent respules.
If you are allergic to atropine or its derivatives.

Side effects of Ipravent 500 MCG

Headache
Dizziness
Cough
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Irritation of the nose and throat
Dry mouth
Breathing difficulty
Skin rash or itching (uncommon)
Palpitations (uncommon)
Blurred vision (uncommon)

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You are suffering from an eye problem called glaucoma.
You have difficulty passing urine due to bladder or other problems.
You have an enlarged prostate (in men).
You have a condition called cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system).
You on medications like xanthines (such as theophylline), bronchodilators (such as salbutamol or terbutaline).

Mode of Action of Ipravent 500 MCG

How Does It Work?
Certain chemical substances (called Acetylcholine) when released in the body are responsible for the tightness of breathing tubes.
Ipratropium in Ipravent respules works by blocking the effect of this substance and decreases the tone of breathing tubes, thus making breathing easier.

Directions for Use of Ipravent 500 MCG

Ipravent respules should be used in the exact dose and frequency advised by your doctor.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Follow all the instructions and read the label or leaflet before use.
It should not be swallowed. It is to be inhaled with the help of a nebulizer or a mouthpiece. It should be used immediately after opening it.
Do not dilute the content of Ipravent respules or inhale the respules directly.
Discard all the solutions left in the nebulizer and open respules as well.

Interactions of Ipravent 500 MCG

Interactions with other medicines
You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Ipravent respules.
Concomitant use of Ipravent respules is not recommended with anticholinergic medicines like atropine, clidinium, cyclopentolate, dicylomine, tiotropium, etc.
Medicines like atenolol, bisoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems) and Xanthine preparations like Theophylline (used in asthma) when simultaneously used along with Ipravent, may alter its effects.
Medicines like Albuterol, Formoterol (used to treat asthma) should be used with caution along with Ipravent respules.

Storage and disposal of Ipravent 500 MCG

Store Ipravent respules in the original packing.
Keep the device tightly closed, so as to protect it from moisture, light and heat.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Ipravent 500 MCG

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose are dry mouth, high fever, palpitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, visual abnormalities, etc.
Seek urgent medical help if you experience any of the symptoms or feel you have used too much of Ipravent respules.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of Ipravent to compensate for the missed one.