Ipratropium is a bronchodilator medicine that is used to control and prevent symptoms of respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and rhinorrhea.
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.
Major & minor side effects for Ipratropium
- Dizziness
- Bladder pain
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Nasal congestion
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Back pain
- Confusion
- Low blood pressure
- Cough
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.
This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision in some patients.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from pre-existing glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia due to the increased risk of urinary retention.
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children below 12 years of age.
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of tachycardia (increased heart rate) and atrial fibrillation.