ATROVENT

Who is Atrovent for ?

Ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Ipratropium is an anticholinergic used in the treatment of asthma to widen the airways by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

When should I be careful taking Atrovent ?

Before using ipratropium,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ipratropium, atropine, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma, prostate problems, or difficulty urinating.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ipratropium, call your doctor.

Atrovent Side Effects

Although side effects from ipratropium are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nervousness
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• upset stomach
• constipation
• cough
• dry mouth or throat irritation
• skin rash
• blurred vision

If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• increased difficulty breathing
• heart palpitations