Ipravent Respules 2ml
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Product introduction
Ipravent Respules 2ml is an anticholinergic medicine. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. It relaxes the muscles of your airways and eases symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing
Ipravent Respules 2ml is known as bronchodilator and is used to treat breathing difficulties due to chest tightness and shortness of breath.
Ipravent Respules 2ml is known as bronchodilator and is used to treat breathing difficulties due to chest tightness and shortness of breath.
Uses of Ipravent Respules
Benefits of Ipravent Respules
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ipravent Respules 2ml helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Ipravent Respules
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ipravent
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Throat irritation
- Cough
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
How to use Ipravent Respules
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ipravent Respules 2ml. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ipravent Respules 2ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ipravent Respules 2ml is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Ipravent Respules 2ml makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood potassium level regularly while taking this medication.
- Only small amounts of Ipravent Respules 2ml may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Atropine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Anticholinergic - COPD
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ipravent Respules 2ml
Twice A Day
31%
Thrice A Day
31%
Once A Day
29%
Four Times A *
9%
*Four Times A Day
FAQs
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml a steroid?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml is not a steroid.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml a narcotic?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml is not a narcotic.
Does it contain opium?
It does not contain opium or its derivative.
Does Ipravent Respules 2ml cause weight gain?
Ipravent Respules 2ml has no known effects on weight gain.
Does Ipravent Respules 2ml cause constipation?
Yes, constipation is a known side effect of Ipravent Respules 2ml.
Does Ipravent Respules 2ml cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
Ipravent Respules 2ml may sometimes cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) in some patients. It is not a common side effect of Ipravent Respules 2ml.
Does Ipravent Respules 2ml cause an increase in blood pressure?
Ipravent Respules 2ml has no known effects on blood pressure.
Is ipratropium bromide the same as albuterol?
Ipratropium bromide and albuterol are 2 different medicines. They have the same action. They relax the air passages and make breathing easier (bronchodilators).
Is ipratropium bromide the same as budesonide?
Ipratropium/ipratropium bromide and budesonide belong to different class of medicines but both are used either alone or in combination to treat bronchitis, asthma, and associated conditions.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide a bronchodilator?
Yes, Ipravent Respules 2ml/ Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide is a bronchodilator used to treat bronchitis, asthma, and associated conditions.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide a long acting bronchodilator?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml/ Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide is a short-acting bronchodilator.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide an antihistaminic/antibiotic or is it an anticholinergic?
Ipravent Respules 2ml is neither antihistamine nor an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide a short-acting anticholinergic?
Yes, Ipravent Respules 2ml/ Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide is a short-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml safe for infants?
Yes, Ipravent Respules 2ml is safely used in infants. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Is Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide a rescue inhaler?
No, Ipravent Respules 2ml is a bronchodilator for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm. It is not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm where rescue therapy is required.
Can Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide used alone?
Yes, Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide can be used alone as maintenance therapy in the treatment of bronchospasm, asthma, and other associated conditions.
Does Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide expire?
Yes, Ipravent Respules 2ml bromide formulations have an expiry date. Please Read the details on the package for the correct expiry date.
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Country of origin: India
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