Novo-Ipramide

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Atrovent? HFA
Brand Names: Canada: Atrovent? HFA;Gen-Ipratropium;Mylan-Ipratropium Sterinebs;Novo-Ipramide;Nu-Ipratropium;PMS-Ipratropium;Teva-Ipratropium Sterinebs

Uses

It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
Ipratropium calms lung muscles.

Dosing

How to take
For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) or as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
A spacer may be used with the puffer (inhaler) for easy use.
Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
Rinse out mouth after each use.

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